Category: Culture and Entertainment > Art Gallery
District: Faro > Loulé > Almancil > São Lourenço
The São Lourenço Cultural Centre is located in the area of the same name, near the town of Almancil. It is situated in an area that invites calm, far from the hustle and bustle of urban centres, yet easily accessible for those travelling through the Loulé region.
Its location allows visitors to enjoy a more tranquil environment, where the centre's outdoor spaces and gardens complement the cultural experience.
The history of this cultural space dates back to 1981, the year it was founded by the couple Volker and Marie Huber. The idea was to create a dynamic meeting point for art and culture in the Algarve. The aim was for it to be a place open to everyone interested in plastic arts, music, and literature.
Over the years, it gained recognition, becoming an important hub that hosted various artistic manifestations, reflecting the initial vision of its founders.
This Cultural Centre distinguished itself by presenting works by renowned plastic artists and literary figures, both Portuguese and international. Figures such as Nobel Prize winner Günter Grass, whose works were exhibited, or significant Portuguese artists like José de Guimarães and João Cutileiro, associated themselves with this space throughout its history. The work of Antoni Tàpies, among others, was also featured at São Lourenço.
This connection to prominent names in the artistic panorama solidified the Centre's reputation as a benchmark for appreciating quality art.
The São Lourenço Cultural Centre has several indoor rooms dedicated to exhibiting works. In addition to the traditional exhibition spaces, its gardens and outdoor areas are also an integral part of the experience. These spaces have undergone renovation and are designed to host different forms of cultural expression, from open-air exhibitions (such as sculptures) to events that merge various arts.
The interaction between indoor and outdoor spaces offers a unique environment for artistic discovery and appreciation.
Continuing its vocation, the Cultural Centre seeks to be a "vibrant" place, open to the community. In addition to regular exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, the programme may include activities that blend different disciplines, such as music (jazz, fado), dance, and other performances.
The space also hosts more educational and participatory initiatives, such as workshops, talks with artists and critics, and targeted activities, seeking to involve visitors in a more comprehensive cultural experience.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 37.0819959,-8.0097125
Coordinates DMS: 37°04'55.2"N 08°00'35.0"W
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