Circuito de Ateliês do Centro: 160 Artists Open 45 Studios in Rio's First Edition
The Circuito de Ateliês do Centro will unveil 45 studios throughout Rio de Janeiro on September 18 and 19, 2026, showcasing approximately 160 contemporary artists. This initiative, created by Fernanda Sattamini, aligns with the Semana de Arte do Rio and ArtRio. The studios are located in areas such as Cinelândia, Castelo, Praça XV, Saúde, Saara, and Lapa, with a route map accessible at circuitodeateliesdocentro.com.br. Sattamini stresses the importance of engaging with art in its creation. Artists Caroline Valansi and Rafael Adorján point out the project's focus on collective creativity and artist independence. A public pre-launch took place in August at Casa Proeza and ArtCore 2026 at MAM Rio. The Semana, supported by the Secretaria Municipal de Cultura e Economia Criativa, runs from September 16 to 27, 2026, with free admission.
Key facts
- The Circuito de Ateliês do Centro holds its first edition on September 18 and 19, 2026.
- 45 studios and about 160 contemporary artists take part, opening their doors to the public.
- The project was created and articulated by artists, with Fernanda Sattamini as idealizer.
- Studios span Cinelândia, Castelo, Praça XV, Saúde, Saara and Lapa in Rio's central area.
- A map at circuitodeateliesdocentro.com.br lets visitors plan their own route; entry is free.
- A pre-launch took place in the second half of August at Casa Proeza, with guided routes to over 15 studios.
- An action was also held at ArtCore 2026 in late August at MAM Rio in Parque do Flamengo.
- The Circuito coincides with the Semana de Arte do Rio, running September 16–27, 2026, with more than ten festivals.
- Support comes from the Secretaria Municipal de Cultura e Economia Criativa do Rio de Janeiro.
Entities
Artists
- Fernanda Sattamini
- Caroline Valansi
- Cibele Nogueira
- Clara Machado
- Daniel Frickmann
- Daniel Murgel
- Gabriela Noujaim
- Heleno Bernardi
- Hildebranda
- Maria Baigur
- Nadam Guerra
- Nuno Quinhões
- Pedro Carneiro
- Pedro Varela
- Rafael Adorján
- Ygor Landarim
- Reinaldo Hingel
- Maria Paganelli
Institutions
- Circuito de Ateliês do Centro
- ArtRio
- Semana de Arte do Rio
- Casa Proeza
- ArtCore 2026
- Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
- MAM Rio
- Secretaria Municipal de Cultura e Economia Criativa do Rio de Janeiro
- Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro
- ArteRef
Locations
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil
- Centro
- Cinelândia
- Castelo
- Praça XV
- Saúde
- Saara
- Lapa
- Parque do Flamengo
Sources
- Arteref —