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Produções Independentes - Associação receives financial support to conduct an artistic residency with a final presentation and exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Madeira.
The Regional Government authorized the signing of a program-contract and the allocation of financial support to Produções Independentes - Associação for the cultural project "breezingSILENCE". The authorization was granted through Resolution No. 709/2026.
The project consists of a site specific and "community-specific" artistic residency, which will culminate in two final presentations and an exhibition in partnership with MUDAS - Museum of Contemporary Art of Madeira, in 2026. The initiative begins in Madeira and will then proceed to other archipelagos of Macaronesia, serving the Region as a pilot territory.
The program-contract is effective from the date of its signing until December 31, 2026. The financial contribution to be granted to the association will not exceed €1,500.00 (one thousand five hundred euros).
The resolution emphasizes that the project contributes to audience development and cultural and artistic decentralization, aligning with the responsibilities of the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture in valuing and promoting regional cultural identity.
The Regional Government will sign a programme contract with the National Society of Fine Arts, providing funding of up to €21,000. The grant will support the production and staging of an exhibition dedicated to Lourdes de Castro, presented from 28 March to 16 May 2026.
The Regional Government Council approved five public commendations for Madeiran athletes and the sports organisations they represent, following outstanding results in badminton, canoeing and figure skating competitions.
Luís Carlos Pereira Afonso has been publicly commended for his work leading the Madeira Military Band and his contribution to regional music and culture. He stepped down as conductor and principal director on 28 September, after six years in the role.