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Mercado das Artes "took to the street" in Ponte de Lima

Alto Minho29 August 2026 at 15:10

Mercado das Artes is back in Ponte de Lima after three years of hiatus, in an initiative promoted by the Limiana Artistic Community (CAL). The event started in the historic center of the town under the motto "Take to the Street", bringing art to the street and bringing it closer to the community.

The opening of the event featured live music and a performance by APPACDM users, held at Largo de São João in front of dozens of people. The program continued until 4:00 AM on Sunday morning, covering Rua Beato Francisco Pacheco, Largo de São João and Beco das Selas.

The event presented a diversified offer for all tastes, including concerts, workshops and other cultural activities. Cátia Vaz, president of CAL, explained that the objective is to give space and voice to local artists, creating opportunities for them to showcase their work and for the public to have direct contact with their creativity.

Depois de três anos de hiato, o Mercado das Artes está de regresso a Ponte de Lima, numa iniciativa promovida pela Comunidade Artística Limiana (CAL). Sob o mote “Põe-te na Rua”, o evento arrancou no centro histórico da vila com música ao vivo e uma performance protagonizada por utentes da APPACDM, no Largo de São João, perante dezenas de pessoas. Até às 4h00 da madrugada de domingo, a Rua Beato Francisco Pacheco, o Largo de São João e o Beco das Selas recebem uma programação diversificada, com propostas para todos os gostos, entre concertos, workshops e outras atividades.

“Reativamos o Mercado das Artes com o objetivo de levar a arte para a rua e aproximá-la da comunidade. Queremos dar espaço e voz aos artistas locais, criando oportunidades para que possam mostrar o seu trabalho e para que o público tenha contacto com aquilo que fazem”, explicou Cátia Vaz, presidente da CAL.

O conteúdo Mercado das Artes “pôs-se na rua” em Ponte de Lima aparece primeiro em Semanário Alto Minho.

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