The Great Encounter
The Great Encounter Museu na Aldeia brought together for the first time all the communities, museums, municipalities and partners in the same space to celebrate the several moments of the project. This special encounter took place at Teatro José Lúcio da Silva on the 1st of March 2023 and allowed the crossover of creations, the sharing of thoughts and the deepening of bonds between all.
During this celebration of territorial union, we’ve witnessed the place and expression of community Art that – by travelling more than 40 000 km – represented the nearly 130 sessions and the more than 500 people involved through a performance, a documentary and an exhibition.
The records of the various artistic languages and the creativity that emerged hand in hand with the music focused on the accounts of those who brought the project to life, resulting in an interactive, innovative and representative exhibition of the soul and voice of each village. ‘Do outro lado da linha’ (On the other side of the line) invited the public to get to know the ‘Museu na Aldeia’ (Museum in the Village) project through images and accounts from each community. The exhibition also allowed revisiting some of the works provided by the museums through the use of Virtual Reality Headsets, as well as the co-creation of the Artwork ‘O Grande Encontro’ (The Great Encounter).
Photo by Gil de Lemos
The “Great Encounter” Artwork
The collective artwork “Great Encounter” is an artistic installation created by the communities and museums involved in the Museum in The Village. They were previously invited to bring an object that represented their connection to the project, and each of these objects was exhibited as part of a structure conceived by the artist Carla Freire.
Symbolically representing the paths taken throughout the project, connecting professionals, communities, and teams, the lines drawn by the three walls with dynamic angles and height embody the essence. The construction of this piece transcended collective collaboration, turning it into a performative and ephemeral action, giving a unique and unrepeatable character to a piece that emerged and was dismantled on the same day.
Photo by Gil de Lemos.
Great Encounter Artwork
Artistic Installation
Cardboard structure, various objects.
This work is a collective creation made by representatives from the 13 museums and the community of the 13 villages, as well as other partners from the 26 municipalities, within the scope of the Great Encounter event of the Museum in the Village project.
Project: Carla Freire
Photo by Gil de Lemos.
Exhibition and Spectacle
The event ‘Grande Encontro Museu na Aldeia’ (The Great Encounter) brought together for the first time all the communities, museums, municipalities and partners in the same space to celebrate the several moments of the project. This special encounter took place at Teatro José Lúcio da Silva on the 1st of March 2023 and allowed the crossover of creations, the sharing of thoughts and the deepening of bonds between all.
During this celebration of territorial union, we’ve witnessed the place and expression of community Art that – by travelling more than 40 000 km – represented the nearly 130 sessions and the more than 500 people involved through a performance, a documentary and an exhibition.
The records of the various artistic languages and the creativity that emerged hand in hand with the music focused on the accounts of those who brought the project to life, resulting in an interactive, innovative and representative exhibition of the soul and voice of each village. ‘Do outro lado da linha’ (On the other side of the line) invited the public to get to know the ‘Museu na Aldeia’ (Museum in the Village) project through images and accounts from each community. The exhibition also allowed revisiting some of the works provided by the museums through the use of Virtual Reality Headsets, as well as the co-creation of the Artwork ‘O Grande Encontro’ (The Great Encounter).
Great Encounter on Stage
SAMP’s artists and musicians conceived a unique show, directed by David Ramy and performed by Paulo Lameiro, in a great tribute to the encounters between Cultural Heritage and the rural environment, where field labour instruments such as hoes, wooden benches and even a tarara came to musical life.
The performing arts also enchanted the stage, with the captivating character Henriqueta, played by Sofia Neves, returning from a long journey in the construction of her collective work. Dance and music came together on stage in a vibrant show, with dancer Inesa Markava to the sound of guest accordionist Pedro Santos. The special participation of the representatives of the 13 museums and 13 villages gave voice to the message behind the works selected by the museums and the collective creations of the villages.
The reunion between partners from the 26 municipalities was a joyful celebration that honoured the name of the event, becoming truly a “Great Meeting”.
Interactive Installation
Telephones, screens, and a path to the village. SAMP – Sociedade Artística Musical dos Pousos, presents the exhibition “Do Outro Lado da Linha”, an art installation that invites the visitor to get to know the Museu na Aldeia project through images and stories from the 13 communities. The installation explores different interactive technologies, which highlight the importance of the telephone as a common means of communication to bring museums, teams and participants closer together, bridging the gap between the past and the present. By using the telephone, visitors are transported to the heart of the villages. Life stories, personal and collective memories of the participants are shared on the other end of the line, as well as their experiences with the project along a path, where museums and villages meet and bond around their heritage.
Photos by Gil de Lemos.
On the Other Side of the Line
Leiria, Portugal. 2023
Interactive Installation
A SAMP project in partnership with MILL – Makers in Little Lisbon.
Technical support and programming: MILL – Makers in Little Lisbon – Design and production of interactive phones for audiovisual content playback.
Photos by Gil de Lemos.
Artistic Credits
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Cultural PromoterSAMP – Sociedade Artística Musical dos Pousos
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Co-financierIniciativa Portugal Inovação Social
Programa Operacional Social e de Emprego (PO ISE)
Portugal 2020
Fundo Social Europeu (FSE) -
Social investorCâmara Municipal de Leiria
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PartnerRede Cultura 2027
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In collaboration withUnião de Freguesias de Leiria, Pousos, Barreira e Cortes
Teatro José Lúcio da Silva
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The 13 VillagesAlcanadas (Batalha) | Louriceira de Cima (Arruda dos Vinhos) | Ateanha (Ansião) | Cabeças (Alvaiázere) | Cercal (Cadaval) | Columbeira (Bombarral) | Fanhais (Nazaré) | Freixianda (Ourém) | Folgarosa (Torres Vedras) | Mosteiro (Pedrógão Grande) | São Bento (Porto de Mós) | Fetelaria (Sobral de Monte Agraço) | Pena e Casal da Pena (Torres Novas).
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The 13 MuseumsCasa do Tempo (Castanheira de Pera) | Centro de Artes Caldas da Rainha | Centro de Estudos em Fotografia de Tomar | Rede de Museus e Galerias de Óbidos | Museu de Arte Popular Portuguesa (Pombal) | Museu da Lourinhã | Museu de Aguarela Roque Gameiro (Alcanena) | Museu de Leiria | Museu do Vidro (Marinha Grande) | Museu e Centro de Artes de Figueiró dos Vinhos | Museu Damião de Góis e das Vítimas da Inquisição (Alenquer) | Museu Raul da Bernarda (Alcobaça) | Rede Museológica do Concelho de Peniche.
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Presentation of The Great Encounter | SAMPPaulo Lameiro
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Artistic Direction of The Great Encounter | SAMPDavid Ramy
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Artistic Team | SAMPAna Filipa Cunha | Musician
Bruno Homem | Musician
David Ramy | Artistic Director
nesa Markava | Dancer
Jesus Kristen | Musician
Lara Matos | Psychologist
Paulo Lameiro | Musician
Raquel Gomes | Community Artist
Ruben Santos | Musician
Sofia Neves | Theater Artist
Umberto Giancarli | Musician
Guest Artist
Pedro Santos | Accordionist -
Support Team | SAMPAna Figueiredo | Production, Communication, and Image SAMP
Cátia Gaio | Logistic Support
Cláudia Rodrigues | Financial, Innovation, and Project Management Department
Henrique Chaves | Sociologist
Gabriela da Rocha | Museologist
Gabriele Carvalho | Production, Communication, and Image SAMP
Inês Ferreira | Administrative Services
Joana Gonçalves | Production, Communication, and Image SAMP
Leonor Capricho | Production, Communication, and Image SAMP -
DocumentaryCasota Collective
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Project and Assembly of the work “Grand Meeting”Carla Freire
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Artistic Installation “On the Other Side of the Line”MILL – Makers in Little Lisbon
Design and production of interactive phones for the reproduction of audiovisual content.
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Immersive Technologies | SAMPBruno Homem | Virtual Reality Glasses Configuration
Gabriela da Rocha | 3D Scanning and Virtual Environment -
Photography creditsSAMP Team
Gil de Lemos
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Photographic Exhibition AssemblyGabriela da Rocha | Museologist
Leonor Capricho | Production, Communication, and Image SAMP
David Ramy | Musician
Ana Raquel Azeiteiro | Conductor -
AcknowledgmentsAll participating communities and museums.
Municipalities, Parish Councils, Associations, and Collectives participating in the project.
Members of the Museums Working Group, representing the museums of the 26 municipalities.
The team of Teatro José Lúcio da Silva.
Union of Parishes of Leiria, Pousos, Barreira e Cortes.
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