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The first Circus Village in Portugal returns to the seaside, near the Arcozelo walkways, from September 22 to 24. The Cupula Circus Village Festival, dedicated to contemporary circus, is organized by INAC – National Circus Arts Institute in partnership with the Arcozelo Parish Council. With shows, masterclasses, circus workshops for families, street performances, musical moments, circus school exchanges, a conference, and an exhibition, there are plenty of reasons for one or more visits to this parish in Vila Nova de Gaia. All activities are free of charge. Support: Portuguese Republic - Ministry of Culture / Directorate-General for the Arts.

Purpose:

• Propose and coordinate structural measures in the areas of visual arts, performing arts, and cross-disciplinary fields.
• Implement financial support programs directed at the arts sector, consolidating and renewing the Portuguese artistic fabric.;
• Promote equal access to the arts
• Strengthen the international visibility of Portuguese artists and other cultural agents.
• Stimulate interdisciplinary dialogue by coordinating inter-sectoral policies that integrate the arts with science, education, economy, tourism, among others.
• Ensure and foster the production of specific knowledge about the sector.
• Promote and disseminate national artistic creation, ensuring the registration, publication, and dissemination of documents and works related to the arts.
• Undertake projects and actions that contribute to the enhancement of the arts sector and its professionals. 

Target Audience:

• Circus enthusiasts and performing arts lovers
• Families
• Artists
• Young people
• Children
• Neighbors and residents of Arcozelo, Vila Nova de Gaia