Place-based Cultural Policies (Decentralisation)
Our goal is to promote a more equitable and effective implementation of cultural policies, tailored to the unique characteristics of each location and involving the active participation of the community. Decentralising cultural initiatives is key to ensuring that all areas of the city benefit from equal access to cultural opportunities.

Redevelopment and Expansion of EGEAC-run Facilities                                                                                 Achieved through the development and implementation of initiatives such as the inauguration of the Julião Sarmento Pavilion; the opening of a new space for Lisbon City Council’s Contemporary Art Collection; the expansion of the Fado Museum (significantly enhancing its collection); the creation of a new museographic narrative for the Puppet Museum (enriched by recent acquisitions); the inauguration of a new exhibition space at the Bordalo Pinheiro Museum (marking the 150th anniversary of the creation of the Zé Povinho character); as well as the celebration Cinema São Jorge’s 75th birthday.

Promoting Physical, Social, Cognitive and Economic Access to Culture
Through implementing physical modifications to facilities so that all visitors can be welcomed; creating cognitive accessibility tools for people with specific needs, such as sensory maps; developing targeted or ongoing projects for specific audiences, promoting multiculturalism, inclusion and equal access; and maintaining the Culture Pass and special pricing for designated groups.

Strengthening EGEAC’s Presence in National and International Events and Networks
Through the internationalisation of the Festas de Lisboa; participation in the Lisbon Book Fair; potential involvement in the Osaka World Expo; taking part in the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year; co-production of the Tribeca Festival; and engagement with national and international networks for artistic creation and museums.

Development of Core and Company-wide Areas of Activity
Promoting and strengthening the area of sustainability in relation to the company’s facilities and practices; advancing innovation through a partnership with Fábrica de Unicórnios; and fostering the relationship between culture and the information produced about it, through the launch of the 2nd edition of the Lisbon, Culture and Media Programme.

Highlighting the main historical events that will take place in Lisbon throughout the year 2024, with emphasis on the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the April 25th, through a diverse and comprehensive program.

Consolidating the four central stages of programming and production in public space, strengthening the “Festas de Abril”, “Festas de Lisboa”, “Festas na Rua” and “Festas de Natal” brands. This programming will also meet the challenges of public and private promoters, following projects developed and co-produced in partnership.

Enhancing synergies between EGEAC’s Communication Offices in a collaborative organizational model with operating offices by type of activity and equipment, developing a more efficient digital and social media area, with the goal of attracting new audiences (national and international) in conjunction with the City Hall’s Cultural Communication.

Conciliating highly demanding mainstream projects with other projects and activities which impact on innovation in Culture, the development of audiences, and the promotion of sustainable cultural practices.

Promoting projects which generate knowledge, critical and creative sense, and citizenship education, namely through the establishment of partnerships with other organizations responsible for the city’s cultural life.

Developing projects which maintain and expand existing audiences, captivate new audiences, are accessible to everyone, and cross audience segments and artistic areas, thus overcoming obstacles to the enjoyment of culture.