About

PERFORMART – Associação para as Artes Performativas em Portugal

In October 2016, Performart – Associação para as Artes Performativas em Portugal was founded. The association’s main objectives are: to divulge the manifold forms of cultural and artistic expression in the field of performing arts; to bring its members into contact with other associations, both in Portugal and abroad; to take joint stances regarding matters that are relevant to the field of performing arts and its professionals; to create networks that will allow the sharing of knowledge in various areas.

PERFORMART intends to bring together various collective, public or private entities that work, in permanence or irregularly, to create and/or present and/or produce performing arts content in Portugal.

PERFORMART has the following statutory objectives: Social Purpose and Mission

The Association’s social purpose and mission is:

– To promote the multiple kinds of cultural and artistic manifestations in general and the activities of its Associates in particular, both in Portugal and abroad, in the various strands of the sector;

– To organise initiatives that will ensure the recognition and healthy, sustainable development of the performing arts sector and its professionals on a variety of levels;

– To share information, ideas and experiences that may be of interest to its members and to all professionals of the performing arts;

– To structure collaborative networks connecting its Associates;

– To make joint decisions concerning subjects relevant to the sector and its professionals;

– To represent the interests of its members before institutions in Portugal and abroad. Article 4th

Objectives

1. In order to fulfil the mission described in article 3, the Association intends to, namely:

a) Create spaces for analysis and reflection, by organising and promoting Working Groups, Seminars, scientific studies or any other activities the Associates may deem appropriate to its mission;

b) Work to achieve consensus among the Associates regarding stances that may lead to the development of policies and regulations for the performing arts sector;

c)  Assemble and make easily available all information that appears relevant to the common goals of its Associates, namely concerning programs that support the development of projects;

d) Delineate means to transfer knowledge to its Associates, in order to increase the quality and excellency of the sector’s professionals and their work;

e) Promote partnerships that will allow the Associates advantageous conditions for the purchase of goods and services;

f) Divulge the cultural and artistic work of its Associates;

g) Promote the touring of shows by its Associates in Portugal and abroad.