Former primary school becomes arts centre for all
EscolaNova – Bordeira Arts Centre has officially opened its doors. The inauguration, attended by Mayor of Aljezur José Gonçalves, among other local dignitaries, was held last Sunday, March 23.
An initiative by Lavrar o Mar, the centre represents a new chapter in the organisation’s history, “after a decade of art and culture in constant motion across Aljezur, Monchique and Odemira”.
Born from the desire to transform an abandoned primary school into a space for gathering, creation and artistic experimentation, EscolaNova is a laboratory where local culture and contemporary art intersect, giving rise to new expressions and collective imaginaries.
At EscolaNova, artists and locals collaborate in creative labs, performances, workshops and activities that foster “a closer and more informal relationship with art”.
The old Bordeira primary school was granted to Lavrar o Mar by the Municipality of Aljezur for 10 years.
On display was a photo exhibition, entitled “Retratos – The People of Bordeira” by local photographer João Mariano.
For more information, visit lavraromar.pt
