Parque Cultural Casa do Governador Opens in Vila Velha with 21 Sculptures
Opened on May 28 in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, the Parque Cultural Casa do Governador showcases 21 artworks from various artists, including Marilá Dardot and Alexandre Vogler. Known as the Parque de Esculturas, the site features 10 temporary and 11 permanent pieces, all chosen through a public call in 2021, with a total funding of R$ 2 million. The first lady, Maria Virgínia Casagrande, and Governor Renato Casagrande oversee the park, which spans 93,000 square meters near Praia da Costa and is curated by Nicolas Soares. Welcoming around 200 visitors daily, it is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Temporary installations will be displayed until May 2023, with a new call for submissions to follow. Address: R. Santa Luzia, Praia da Costa – Vila Velha (ES).
Key facts
- Opened May 28 in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo
- Features 21 sculptures, installations, and site-specific works
- Includes artists Marilá Dardot, Alexandre Vogler, Fernando Velásquez, Narcélio Grud
- Selected via 2021 public call; 10 temporary, 11 permanent works
- R$ 2 million total investment with grants up to R$ 200,000
- Oversight by First Lady Maria Virgínia Casagrande and Governor Renato Casagrande
- Curated by Nicolas Soares of Museu de Arte do Espírito Santo
- 93,000-square-meter area near Praia da Costa; open Tuesdays and Thursdays
Entities
Artists
- Marilá Dardot
- Alexandre Vogler
- Fernando Velásquez
- Narcélio Grud
- Nicolas Soares
- Maria Virgínia Casagrande
- Renato Casagrande
Institutions
- Parque Cultural Casa do Governador
- Museu de Arte do Espírito Santo
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação (Fapes)
- Secretaria da Cultura (Secult)
- Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (Ufes)
- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Espírito Santo (Ifes)
Locations
- Vila Velha
- Espírito Santo
- Brazil
- Praia da Costa