The Summer School explores the interdisciplinary relationship between art, life and environmental sciences through hands-on exercises, combining theory and practice in an informal environment, e.g.: seminars, debates, visits, and the creation of artworks with biological media. The activities in the Summer School at Cultivamos Cultura will address issues such as the cultural representations of technology and science, ethical concerns and the evolution of bioart as a cultural phenomenon. One week program with the opportunity to extend the stay for one or two additional weeks to develop an art project in a collaborative environment.

The practical component will focus on hands-on exercises in the laboratory, workshops, and within the natural environment. The possibility of transforming abstract concepts into art objects, the collection and selection of organisms for artistic purposes will be highlighted, and, finally, visits to different parts of the natural park, will take place.

The course will leave plenty of room for informal activities and a cultural and social program.

The cost will be 800€ for the first week and 650€ for the optional 2 weeks after. The price includes shared accommodation at Cultivamos Cultura (a farmhouse), meals, tuition, and general consumables for the course; from 1th July to 5th July for the first week, 8-12 July for the second week, and 15-19 July for the third week (weekends are included between course weeks and will be dedicated to socializing and leisure activities).

2024 Faculty:
Marta de Menezes, artist, curator, art director of Cultivamos Cultura
Luis Graca, MD, PhD, Head of Cellular Immunology Unit and Professor at the University of Lisbon Medical School.
Anna Isaak-Ross, US
Diana Aires, PT
Other Faculty and Artists in Residence are still to be announced.

This submission is subject to a registration fee of 50 euros. (for each week of Summer School enrolled). The fee is non-refundable and is mandatory for participation.

* Portuguese version here.

More information: contact us through the email info@cultivamoscultura.org