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Sphera castris - southwest park for heritage and arts
Where
Portugal
Portugal
When
2016
2016
Who
Regional directorate of culture of alentejo, universities of évora (ea, ecs, ect, laboratories and research centres, chairs), lisbon (faculty of architecture), coimbra (ceaacp), algarve, seville, granada, extremadura., municipality of évora, commission of
Regional directorate of culture of alentejo, universities of évora (ea, ecs, ect, laboratories and research centres, chairs), lisbon (faculty of architecture), coimbra (ceaacp), algarve, seville, granada, extremadura., municipality of évora, commission of
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Description of the policy/measure
Promoted by the regional directorate for culture of alentejo, the project involves a set of entities representing the municipality of evora and the region, as well as several international entities, for streamlining the convento de sao bento de castris (convent of st benedict of castris) and its surrounding area.the approximately 5 000 square meters of construction will be subject to requalification works, in order to accommodate an exhibition pole and an experimental arts and heritage centre.the sphera castris will assume an integrated vision of arts, culture and heritage action as pillars for competitiveness and sustainable development, responding so to the needs, challenges and opportunities in the region. and it will engage in the creation of a strategic alliances network with regional, national and international partners, to affirm itself as an innovative and avant-garde centre with ability to study, experience, disseminate, preserve and reinvent all cultural disciplines on two crucial cornerstones: knowledge and innovation.
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Results achieved
It is intended that the project creates business clusters, development laboratories in the heritage area, artistic residencies and agricultural development works. it is expected that the intersection of science, heritage and contemporary art in the convent area would contribute for the economic development of evora and of the region.the promoters believe the sphera castris can assert itself as an innovative structure of reference at european level dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of southwest heritage, culture and arts, in an integrated and sustainable territorial perspective, guiding their action to the following major vectors:preservation and enhancement of cultural and traditional heritage of the territory through knowledge and its integration into national and regional policies.development of innovative technologies and methodologies in cultural heritage and associated areas.maximization of creative approaches in traditional arts and contemporary arts production and dissemination.increasing opportunities and resources for creating and artistic excellence.artistic and patrimonial education promotion and contribution to populations’ life quality.growth of competitiveness and creation of skilled employment in the culture sector in the alentejo region.contribution to the increase of visitors and overnight stays in the region in the scientific and cultural tourism sector.
Financial resources allocated to the policy
The investment comes from structural funds, through creative europe program and scientific projects with the university of evora.