It is in our interest to highlight the power of an art that gives way to non-linear narratives, to experiences of difference, to undetermined knowledge. The idea of building collective situations to be experienced, rather than a spectacular event, has been a reference for many artists and people: artistic works that activate participative situations and thoughts about this experience; that can give rise to new perceptions to the observer/participator, from the experience of the work itself.
The understanding of art that PENHAS CO objective, is an expanded practice, more interested in being open to the encounter, to intensify experiences and their affections and to give way to the existence of the communities involved. This is the case, as far as music is concerned, of the Improjam series of events, a resident activity on a monthly basis. Aimed at the community of improvising musicians, but opening its scope to performers, dancers, actors and artists for whom improvisation methodology is a creative tool, this initiative has gained a special relevance. The fact that it brings together creators and is a space for collective sharing and intertwining of artistic languages, has become a representative moment, being attractive to several artists, who have the opportunity to assimilate procedures that allow them to develop their own work.
Within this framework, PENHA SCO develops some course programs and educational projects as well as welcomes proposals from third parties that complete and dialogue with the themes and activities in force, all integrated in our cycles and disseminated in our platforms.
Some continuous and partner activities of PENHA SCO are: