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>> POR:TA - POR TODAS AS ARTES – FOR ALL THE ARTS
POR:TA, meaning "door" in Portuguese, is a non-profit association and cultural platform that celebrates Portugal as an international creative hub.
Founded by Brooke Waterhouse, Henrique Peysonneau Nunes, and José Cabaço, POR:TA is rooted in a shared belief in the power of art to create meaningful connections.
THE FOUNDERS
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>> OUR MISSION
EMPOWER ARTISTS:
Provide financial support, educational resources, and mentorship to help artists thrive.
FOSTER A VIBRANT CULTURAL LANDSCAPE:
Promote Portugal as an international cultural hub by organizing events and exhibitions.
CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE:
Encourage exchanges between artists, art lovers, and communities to enrich cultural understanding.
CELEBRATE ARTISTIC INNOVATION
Highlight emerging talents and innovative artistic expressions across different disciplines.
>> POR:TA PROVIDES PLATFORMS TO SHOWCASE THE WORK OF ARTISTS IN PORTUGAL THROUGH THREE KEY INITIATIVES:
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OPEN CALLS
Offering grants up to €10,000 across various art disciplines; music, visual arts, performance, craft and digital arts.
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ACTIVATIONS
Special projects that directly support artists; producing exhibitions, performances and live experiences, to drive engagement with audiences to build artists’ careers.
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PARTNERSHIP
Long-term support enables vibrant outreach initiatives to continue inspiring communities, while heritage workshops ensure that traditional skills are preserved, strengthened and passed on to future generations.
Your contribution directly fuels POR:TA's mission to support artists and bring powerful creative experiences to our community.
Every donation, big or small, makes a lasting impact by building a thriving art and culture scene in Portugal.
POR:TA’s highest level of support. A small group of highly engaged supporters who work closely with the Advisory Board, contributing both financially and strategically to the organisation’s growth and direction.
Committed supporters who play an active role in sustaining and growing our work. Your contribution funds key programmes, including Open Calls, Artist Activations, and events, while giving you access to a curated programme of artistic experiences.
Support POR:TA at any level and be part of a growing community that believes in the power of the arts. Your contribution funds Open Calls, artist opportunities, and cultural programming, directly supporting artists and strengthening the cultural landscape in Portugal.