The Week of Art 2024 featured the theme “Art: creating with differences” as its main lecture across Brazil. This lecture is part of the reflection that has been built throughout the year around “Unity through diversity”.

The title of the keynote lecture seen around Brazil evokes the capacity for creation of Nature and of the human being. It reminds us that for Harmony to exist, there must be diversity. Based on ideals of Kindness, Beauty, and Justice, the human being is capable of transforming their own life into a work of art.

Diverse and inspiring program

Opening the celebrations of the Week of Art 2024, Lúcia Helena Galvão was in Boa Vista, Roraima, with the lecture “How to overcome your internal limits”. For the first time in the city, the professor enchanted over 500 participants at the Cathedral College auditorium. She presented deep and practical reflections on the book “The War of Art”, by Steven Pressfield. In the book, the author mainly addresses the resistance that artists encounter to express their creativity, but the analogy applies to other aspects of our lives. The evening also featured a classical ballet performance, adding Beauty to the moment.

Art: creating with differences

“There is no equality in Nature. Without differences, there is no life. Life is the great teacher in the art of creating with differences.” That was the message conveyed by the Director of New Acropolis Brazil, North region, Professor Luis Carlos Marques Fonseca, during the lecture “Art: creating with differences” held in Brasília, at the Poupex Theater, on June 19th. The evening also featured performances by the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and Youth Chorus of New Acropolis and guests. Subsequently, on the 21st, the UNIP Theater welcomed the visitors. Professor Lúcia Helena Galvão presented the theme “How to live a Perfect Day”.

The theme “Art: creating with differences” was brought to the public in several cities where New Acropolis is present. In Macapá (AP), for example, Professor Ana Paula Brandão delivered the lecture at the Sacaca Museum auditorium. “Unity through diversity” and other themes composed the lecture program across the country.

In Anápolis (GO), Professor Eloiza Limeira lectured and launched her book titled “Symbolism of Ode to Joy – Beethoven”. The school also promoted lectures, dance workshops, artistic presentations, and dialogue sessions. Porto Velho (RO) took its program to the FIMCA University Center, where the lecture “The role of Art in Human Development” was held.

In São Luís (MA), the program started at the City’s Cine Theater auditorium with the lecture “Beauty in human coexistence”. The artistic presentation was by the João do Vale Chamber Orchestra. In Teresina (PI), the lecture “The Language of Life”, led by Professor Laís Marques, was the attraction at the Piauí Book Salon.

Art exhibitions, appreciations, and artistic presentations

In addition to the lectures, various art exhibitions, appreciations, and artistic presentations were part of the Week of Art 2024 program.

In Fortaleza, the exhibition “Art and its expressions” was opened. The program continued with live violinist performances and ballroom dancing, followed by a string quintet presenting classical and popular songs, and a soirée. Still in Fortaleza, the program included an appreciation of Bach’s concert for Recorder, Ikebana workshop, and comments and appreciation of opera, where pieces by Giacomo Puccini were interpreted by tenor Antonio Garcia. In Juazeiro do Norte, participants could reflect and appreciate discussions on the movie “Amadeus”, portraying Mozart’s genius.

Visitors in Ananindeua could take part in a guided exhibition about Japanese gardens, poetry presentations, and musical appreciation of Beethoven’s work.

In São Luís, visitors could enjoy an art exhibition and, each night, attend lectures providing practical reflections on art, beauty, music, theater, and poetry.

In Recife, appreciations and reflections on ballet, architecture, poetry, and music were promoted, along with virtual tours of the Sistine Chapel and the works of William Bouguereau.

New Acropolis volunteers in Natal brought an exhibition and a classical music trio performance to the City Park. Morro Branco school opened its doors to the public in the following week with lectures on Architecture, Music, Cinema, and Painting. Volunteers in Nova Parnamirim held an artistic appreciation session on the theme “Unity through diversity”. In the North Zone, inspiration was drawn from the exhibition of classical works.

Great artworks as inspiration

The New Acropolis schools in Federal District promoted various activities, both open to the public and exclusive for students, during the celebration of the Week of Art. The program started in Samambaia with an appreciation of the opera “The Ring of the Nibelung.” In Águas Claras, Professor Renata Peluso led the Philosophical Café with the theme “Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage.” The school also hosted “Tea with Amado Nervo’s Poetry,” featuring Professor Maria Clara Duarte.

In Goiânia, the schools in Jardim América and Setor Universitário organized appreciations of Renaissance paintings, Vivaldi’s music (Winter), and Amado Nervo’s poetry. Throughout the week, the schools held various appreciations and socializing moments.

In Mato Grosso, the schools in Cuiabá and Sorriso organized artistic appreciations throughout the week. Volunteers showcased the beauty of opera with Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” ballet with “Swan Lake,” paintings by Botticelli and Raphael, and poems by Amado Nervo.

Art workshops and courses for the public

In order to enable students and visitors to also produce Art. Poetry was the chosen medium in Manaus. In Petrolina, painting was the theme of the workshop. Dance and painting workshops were organized in Barra do Garças.

Belém volunteers organized a workshop on “Beauty and Harmony in Art through Mathematics.” In Palmas (TO), the school held a 4-meeting workshop on “Sounds of the Soul: the power of classical music.”

The Guará (DF) school hosted a course led by Professor Leandro Aguiar, with the theme “Music – A formation for Life.”

Art as a universal language of expression

The Week of Art is a vibrant celebration of the arts as a universal language of expression, transcending borders and uniting people. The entire program aimed to reflect the idea contained in the motto, “Unity through diversity,” demonstrating the transformative power of the arts to foster connection and understanding among diverse communities.