Government grants up to €21,000 to the National Society of Fine Arts
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 has authorised a programme contract with the National Society of Fine Arts to support the production and staging of the exhibition “There Is Light in the Shadow”, held from 28 March to 16 May 2026. The financial contribution may not exceed €21,000.
The decision is set out in Regional Government Council Resolution No. 993/2026. The resolution identifies the exhibition as “Lourdes de Castro: There Is Light in the Shadow” and states that it was held in collaboration with MUDAS. Museum of Contemporary Art of Madeira, as part of a project supported by the Portuguese Art Network (RPAC), which aims to tour nationally a series of exhibitions commemorating the artist’s life and legacy.
According to the Government, the initiative helped promote visual arts and the Autonomous Region of Madeira beyond its territory, as well as recognise artists and professionals in the sector. The programme contract will take effect from the date of signature until 31 December 2026. The resolution approves the corresponding draft contract and instructs the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture to sign it on behalf of the Region.
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