ART

ALIVE

FESTIVAL

FESTIVAL

April 24 - 26

CANELAS | ESTARREJA

#ART

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Estação Viva

Discover Art Alive 2025

The Art Alive Festival in Estarreja, Portugal stands as a groundbreaking initiative, ingeniously merging alternative and public spaces to create a captivating tapestry of artistic expression. Nestled in one of Portugal's most fertile regions, this festival thrives in the unique symbiosis of agriculture and the indigenous forest, courtesy of the Bocage system. As an artistic circuit, it defies conventional boundaries, embracing an open, experimental ethos embodied in its distinct and daring moniker, "Let’s see how this turns out."


The festival's digital transition for the rural world, driven by sustainable practices, immerses itself in a cultural ambiance marked by the exquisite beauty, diversity, and interconnection of art, nature, and humanity. A transformative force, it revitalizes spaces, repurposing them into vibrant alternatives to their original functions. The audacious integration of agricultural practices and the preservation of forest heritage underscore its commitment to crafting an enriching experience.


With a multifaceted program encompassing installations, photography, video, performances, seminars, round tables, and concerts, the festival becomes a catalyst for contemplation on the sustainable digital mediation between humanity and nature. The fusion of this celebration with technology not only elevates the artistic encounter but also serves as a testament to how technological innovation can play a pivotal role in fostering sustainability and preserving our environment. It doesn't merely address environmental challenges; it sparks a collective awakening and provides inspirational solutions.


An integral part of the GRIN project under the S+T+ARTS initiative of the European Commission, this fusion of art, nature, and technology emerges as a renaissance, adopting a holistic approach that unites diverse elements to confront challenges head-on and champion innovative solutions. The Art Alive Festival transcends the traditional event paradigm, becoming a dynamic force reshaping the intersection of creativity, nature, and technology with unprecedented fervor.

SCHEDULE

24.04

Concerts

David Leão

17h30 - 18h30

Ilustre Senhor

18h30 - 20h30

JP como Queiram

20h30 - 22h30

Hugo Branco

22h30 - 00h00

Video Art

Video Art Room #1

Salvatore Siriano

João Pedro Oliveira

Kenji Kojimai

Ethann Néon 

15h - 20h

Video Art Room #2

Riikka Haapasaari

Benna Gaean Maris

Nicolas Vazquez

Magalie Martin

Ilkka II

Daniela Lucito

Caspar de Gelmini

Irena Paskali 

15h - 20h

Installation/ Photography

Erika Szőke & Klaudia Kosziba

Genomic Gastronomy

Magalie Martin

Matti Tanskanen

Olga Wardęga & Christoph Zeckel 

14h00 - 00h00

Round Tables

Table 1

Art and Technology:

New Creative Frontiers (PT)

14h00 - 15h30

Table 2

Regenerative Rurality:

Sustainable and Cultural Innovation (PT)

16h00 - 17h30

Seminars

Café Filosófico

17h00 - 18h00

Open Market

Art, Craftsmanship, Family Farming

14h00 - 00h00

Food TRUCKS

Tim e Tina

South America Cuisine

14h-00h

Mau feitio

Burgers, Hot-dogs, Streetfood


25.04

Concerts

Friday Nights

17h30 - 18h30

Ilustre Senhor

16h00 - 18h00

INdecision

18h00 - 19h30

NINFA

20h00 - 22h00

DJ Hunter

22h00 - 00h00

PERFORMANCES

Artists

Lili Oh Maria

15h00 - 19h00

Maria Afonso

15h00 - 16h00

Ling Chung Wan Kevin

A Confirmar

Circus Arts

Cabeça de Lobas

17h00 - 18h00

Video ART

Video Art Room #1

Salvatore Siriano

João Pedro Oliveira

Kenji Kojimai

Ethann Néon 

15h00 - 20h00

Video Art Room #2

Riikka Haapasaari

Benna Gaean Maris

Nicolas Vazquez

Magalie Martin

Ilkka II

Daniela Lucito

Caspar de Gelmini

Irena Paskali 

15h00 - 20h00


Table 3

Communities in Motion: Art as a Driver of Social Transformation (PT)

16h00 - 17h00

Installation/ Photography

Erika Szőke & Klaudia Kosziba

Genomic Gastronomy

Magalie Martin

Matti Tanskanen

Olga Wardęga & Christoph Zeckel 

14h00 - 00h00

Exclusive Experiences

Preservation of Library Collections

14h00 - 15h30

Basic Principles of Hand Bookbinding

15h30 - 17h00

Drone Flying

16h00 - 18h00

Ceramics Practice

17h00 - 19h00

Art Alive Walk

Art Alive Team

Ilustre Senhor

Património Arquitetónico

17h00 - 19h00

Yoga in Nature

17h00 - 19h00

Meditation in Nature

18h00 - 19h00

Seminars

April 25th – Memories and Voices of Freedom: A Debate with Those Who Lived the Revolution

15h00 - 16h00

26.04

Concerts

Michel Farias

15h00 - 17h00

Pedro Silva

18h00 - 19h00

Homem Do Xaile

18h00 - 20h00

EVAYA

20h00 - 22h00

TOM ACTIVE

22h00 - 00h00

Exclusive Experiences

Cartoon Drawing Page

14h00 - 16h00

Artistic Adventure (for Kids)

15h00 - 17h00

Cyanotype Practice

15h00 - 17h00

Yoga in Nature

17h00 - 19h00

PedalArte: Between Art and Biodiversity

Art Alive Team

Festival Spot 

17h00 - 18h00

18h00 - 19h00

Installation/ Photography

Erika Szőke & Klaudia Kosziba

Genomic Gastronomy

Magalie Martin

Matti Tanskanen

Olga Wardęga & Christoph Zeckel 

14h00 - 00h00

Seminars

Trans-Lighthouses

14h00 - 15h00

Video Art

Video Art Room #1

Salvatore Siriano

João Pedro Oliveira

Kenji Kojimai

Ethann Néon 

15h00 - 20h00

Video Art Room #2

Riikka Haapasaari

Benna Gaean Maris

Nicolas Vazquez

Magalie Martin

Ilkka II

Daniela Lucito

Caspar de Gelmini

Irena Paskali 

15h00 - 20h00

PERFORMANCES

Artists

Tiago Margaça

15h00 - 19h00

Roberto Otero

15h00 - 16h00

Ieva Bražėnaitė and Iro Xyda

19h30 - 21h00

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