Open Door Art Festival 2024 should take 30,000 people to Santa Teresa

The 32nd edition of the Festival "Arts of Open Doors" takes place on 7, 8, 14 and 15 September in the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa, with the theme "Cores do Bonde". This event transforms residences and workshops into temporary galleries, offering the public the chance to explore and enjoy a variety of works of art and facilities. It is a celebration of creativity and local art, providing an immersive and unique experience.

During the event, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a variety of contemporary artworks, interactive facilities, and live performances. The neighborhood of Santa Teresa, known for its bohemian charm and winding streets, becomes a perfect setting for this unique artistic experience.

It will be four days of collective exhibition at various points from the headquarters of the event, the Gloria Maria Park (formerly Ruins Park). As in previous editions, the open exhibition circuit will also take place in the Museum of the Sky Farm, in the workshops of the participating artists, who will have their doors open to visitation, in the Modernist art galleries, Studio Nineteen, Galeria Preta – art school, Galeria Zé Andrade, Galeria Ciro Fernandes, Espaço de Artes Casa Amarela, Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant and in the squares and streets of great movement of the neighborhood, such as Largo das Neves, Largo do Guimarães and Largo do Curvelo, where there will be artistic interventions throughout the 4 days of event. Check out the full schedule and don't miss it!

• Workshops of Sustainability and production of home and collective gardens with Clatia Vieira.
• Musicalization workshop aimed at residents of the hills of Pleasures, Crown and Fallet. Instruments manufactured by students during workshops will be donated to the Casarão dos Prazeres Institution.
• Graphite workshops taught by graffiti artist and urban culture creator Airá Ocrespo, who already develops in the neighborhood a revitalization work with its graffiti and urban culture actions.
• Presentation of Roda Cultural Canta Teresa, formed by residents of the neighborhood communities that for 8 years rescues adolescents and adults from trafficking with their monthly presentations that take place in Largo do Curvelo. The Group will present a battle of knowledge with the Theme: “Cores do Bonde”.
• Honors to the sculptor Pedro Grapiúna, to the artist plastic, ceramicist and sculptor Zé Andrade, to the artist Deborah Costa and to Dona Terezinha, supporter and great incentive of new artists in the neighborhood.
• Homage at Mirante Jorge Solomon to the theatre, actor and director Amir Haddad with the participation of the group It is in the street, presentation of singers Chico Chico and João Mantuano, and healed of poetry with authors of the neighborhood.
• Art and Music Fair with Taís Lara show and guests, organized by the Collective Women of Santa, which brings together artisans and artists, and is responsible for preserving the traditional Weekly Fair of the neighborhood.

CONFIRMED ACTIVITIES:

• Portable cultural equipment “The Point” – mounted in Largo das Neves during the two weeks of event.

– Presentations of the creative process of artists on stage.

• Local Dj presentation:

– Zood (Largo das Neves)

– Kajaman (Largo dos Guimarães)

– Sunset Collective (Glory Mary Park)

• Afro and Artistic Conceptual Fashion Parade.

– Largo do Guimarães

– Largo das Neves

• Programming Gloria Maria Park:

– Art for All Project, of effective actions to promote diversity and inclusion of children with disabilities. Partnership with the Perceptions Institute. Guest Artists: Airá Crespo, Valter de Gaudio, Kajaman and Rachel Reis.

– Presentation, declamation and exhibition of the book Infanto-juvenile, Grandma Biló de Pitó, of the writer and art-educator Emiliana Moraes.

– Storytelling: Amazonian Charms.

– Intervention Movement in Scene and Live Paint with artists from Centro Cultural Cria em Movement.

– Project “Outside is nothing”. Interactive Multimedia Show.

– Crypto Hub – Crypto Art Exhibition and Virtual Reality.

Workshops with themes:

– Art Education

– Storytelling Riverside and Indian

– Creation of Percussion Instruments and Wheel Singers

– Creation of recyclable material parts

– Creation of fabric parts

– Dance

– Photography

– Graphite

– Musicalization

– Creative Process

– Rhyme

• Programming Museum House of Benjamin Constant:

– “Memories of a Space Pilgrim” – Intuitive intervention of plastic artist Felipe Bardy with wood rescued from the disposal of Santa Teresa

– Graphite Workshop

• Programming around Santa Teresa:

Art Gallery of the River Scenarium (Rua do Lavradio):

– Selaron exhibition, with pieces and works of the artist

AMEBECO Collective (Moral Street and Valley)

– Galeria Paulo Branquinho invites artists from Santa Teresa for this great integration with artists from Rua Morais and Vale.

• Moving Programming:

Fanfarras meeting leaving Largo do Guimarães and leading the public to a big closing party at Largo das Neves.

Art and Gastronomy at MGallery

The MGallery Hotel – which regularly promotes vernissages and exhibitions – opens its doors for visitors to take advantage of the actions developed especially for the festival.

Check below the hotel's schedule during the Open Door Art:

BBQ of Seafood and Live Painting
On Saturdays, between September 7 and 21, the hotel garden will be the stage of a seafood barbecue, accompanied by a painting session. The visual artist and resident of Santa Teresa, Rafa Mon, will be from 12am to 4pm in the hotel garden while guests enjoy a selection of seafood on the hotbed. Octopus with olive vinaigrette azapa; Hot dog and shrimp with mango parsley are among the gastronomic options. The works developed during the afternoon will be displayed at the hotel and put up for sale.

Live Painting no Térèze

Also during the Saturdays of September, customers who decide to enjoy the high gastronomy of the Térèze restaurant will have the opportunity to enjoyJérôme Poignard performing live paintings, from 7pm to 10pm. Jérôme Poignard is a French artist based in Brazil with a history of international exhibitions, including emblematic sites such as the Monsartstage Gallery in Rome, and more recently, at the Cultural Center of the Post Office in Rio de Janeiro. The screens, inspired by the wonderful city, will be present for guests who make the reservation for dinner at the restaurant.

Gilson Martins Exhibition

The MGallery of Santa Teresa receives the exhibition “Matrizes do Lixo com Origin” by the artist Gilson Martins, in the Bar of the Unmarried. With 14 works made from retails and scraps of materials from its factory, the show depicts a vibrant Rio de Janeiro, highlighting the creative use of industrial waste as a new raw material for art.

“We decided to turn the Bar of the Married into an art gallery open to the public, guests and not guests. We've already received the show from Jérôme Poignard and now we're excited about Gilson's exhibition, which talks a lot with the Rio scene we love so much” says the general manager of the charming urban refuge, Sophie Barbara.

Picnic and Walking Tour

To Sundays, the hotel offers a walking tour guided by the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, where it is possible to explore the iconic houses and art galleries of the region. At the end of the walk lasting approximately one hour, the picnic will be served in the garden. Bread, cold, fruit, cakes and sandwiches are on the menu. In addition, participants can enjoy four mocktails: Santa Teresa Mango; Ice Coffee; Mojito and Bloody Mary.

During the event, artist Lenny Spalato will be present creating hand-embroidered cards and offering gifts.

Heritage Menu

During September, the Térèze restaurant will offer an exclusive dinner, where each dish is carefully harmonised with selected wines. The menu includes delights such as Cheese Crunch from Serra da Canastra with Cana Melacea, harmonised with Sauvignon Blanc Tarapacá; Medalhão de Filé Mignon with Potato Duchesse and Demi Glace de Café, accompanied by Malbec Cobos Felino; and a dessert of Fruits of the Garden with Calda de Passion, served with Sparkling Victoria Geisse Moscato Rosé Demi Sec.

Pool Bar

In the pool area, visitors can enjoy the drink of the month, Heritage Drink, which combines aged Magnificent Cachaça, lemon juice, cane molasses and citrus foam with Pará nuts. The drink is a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of Brazil, reflecting the history and traditions of the country. Aged cachaça in ipê barrels, a Brazilian wood that adds a unique depth to the distilled, symbolizes the connection with roots and authenticity. Sugar cane molasses bring a sweetness that refers to old farms and artisanal production, while lemon juice balances the flavor profile with its fresh and vibrant acidity. Citric foam, enriched with Pará nuts, adds a smooth texture and a touch of Amazonian wealth, ending the experience with a symbol of biodiversity and tradition.

To enjoy the menu available with a breathtaking view, the hotel also prepared a special musical schedule: Jazz performances by Roberto Rutiglian on Fridays; Brazilianities with Thomas Verardi on the first Saturdays of the month and bossa nova with William Guimarães last Saturdays.

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Open Door Art Festival - Santa Teresa

Dates: 7, 8, 14 and 15 September

Location: Several addresses in the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro. The main galleries and workshops will be marked with special signs to facilitate navigation.

Entry: Free

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