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| Fundação Cultural do Estado da Bahia | |
|---|---|
| Name | Fundação Cultural do Estado da Bahia |
| Native name | Fundação Cultural do Estado da Bahia |
| Formation | 1975 |
| Location | Salvador, Bahia, Brazil |
| Leader title | President |
Fundação Cultural do Estado da Bahia is a public cultural foundation based in Salvador, Bahia, responsible for implementing cultural policies in the Brazilian state of Bahia (state). It operates within the administrative framework of the Government of Bahia and interfaces with national institutions such as the Ministry of Culture (Brazil), the Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional, and municipal cultural secretariats in cities like Feira de Santana, Vitória da Conquista, and Ilhéus. The foundation manages museums, theaters, archives, and festivals while collaborating with entities including the Universidade Federal da Bahia, the Fundação Joaquim Nabuco, the Fundação Getulio Vargas, and foundations linked to cultural heritage such as the Museu de Arte da Bahia and the Biblioteca Pública do Estado da Bahia.
The foundation traces institutional lineage to mid-20th century cultural movements in Salvador, Bahia and to policies promoted under the Brazilian military government (1964–1985), though its formal creation aligns with state-level cultural reorganization in the 1970s and 1980s. Early interactions involved agencies such as the Instituto Nacional do Livro, the Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia, and regional archives collaborating with international partners like the British Council, the Alliance Française, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Over decades the foundation has engaged with artists and intellectuals connected to figures and institutions such as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Jorge Amado, Carolina Maria de Jesus, Mestre Bimba, Mestre Pastinha, and research centers including the Instituto de Estudos da Linguagem and the Casa de Jorge Amado. It adapted to legislation like the Lei Rouanet and to federal cultural plans promoted by the Ministério da Cultura and subsequent ministries, aligning programs with state secretariats and municipal secretariats across Bahia.
The foundation's mission emphasizes preservation of tangible and intangible cultural assets through management of properties linked to the Centro Histórico de Salvador, the Pelourinho (Salvador), and numerous religious sites tied to the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia. Objectives include stewardship of collections associated with the Museu de Arte da Bahia, promotion of performing arts in venues such as the Teatro Castro Alves, support for Afro-Brazilian cultural expressions connected to institutions like the Ilê Aiyê and the Afoxé Filhos de Gandhy, and dissemination of literary heritage associated with authors such as Jorge Amado and Jorge Amado Foundation. The foundation also articulates programs in partnership with national cultural prizes and awards including the Prêmio Jabuti and initiatives supported by entities like the Banco do Nordeste.
The foundation functions under the administrative auspices of the Secretaria de Cultura do Estado da Bahia and coordinates with advisory boards composed of representatives from academic institutions including the Universidade do Estado da Bahia, civil society organizations such as the Associação Baiana de Imprensa, and cultural associations like the Academia Brasileira de Letras regional bodies. Its operational divisions manage museums, theaters, archives, and research centers; they liaise with conservation services at the Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional and with restoration workshops similar to those at the Museu Histórico Nacional. Governance mechanisms include councils, technical committees, and partnerships with funding bodies such as the Fundação Getulio Vargas and philanthropic entities like the Fundação Roberto Marinho.
Programs span heritage conservation, performing arts seasons, visual arts exhibitions, literary events, and educational outreach. Activities have been staged in venues and contexts connected to the Teatro Castro Alves, the Museu de Arte da Bahia, the Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia, community centers in Periperi, festivals such as the Carnival in Salvador, the Festival de Música da Bahia, and collaborations with touring institutions like the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) and the Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Universidade de São Paulo. The foundation runs artist residencies, curatorial projects involving curators from the Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro, and archival digitization projects modeled on efforts at the Arquivo Nacional (Brazil). It supports music programs associated with artists like Elza Soares, dance programs referencing choreographers tied to the Ballet Teatro Guaíra, and educational series with partners such as the Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado.
Funding sources include state budget allocations from the Secretaria de Fazenda do Estado da Bahia, sponsorship agreements with corporations such as Petrobras, grants from federal programs administered by the Ministério da Cultura, and philanthropic contributions from organizations like the Fundação Roberto Marinho and the Fundação Getty. Partnerships extend to cultural networks and municipal governments including Prefeitura de Salvador, academic collaborations with the Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia, and international cultural exchanges with entities such as the Goethe-Institut, the Instituto Cervantes, and the Smithsonian Institution.
The foundation curates collections that include colonial-era sacred art linked to churches of the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, Afro-Brazilian ethnographic artifacts related to religious brotherhoods such as the Irmandade da Boa Morte, and modern and contemporary art holdings connected to artists like Tarsila do Amaral, Hélio Oiticica, and Candido Portinari. Archival holdings encompass documents comparable to those preserved by the Arquivo Público do Estado da Bahia, photographic collections in dialogue with holdings at the Museu da Fotografia Brasileira, and musical archives tied to composers such as Dorival Caymmi and Ary Barroso.
The foundation has led restoration projects for heritage sites in the Pelourinho (Salvador), curated exhibitions in collaboration with the Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo, and organized festivals and biennials resonating with events like the Bienal de São Paulo and the Festival de Paraty. Notable events have included large-scale performances during Carnival in Salvador, exhibitions celebrating the legacy of Jorge Amado and Caetano Veloso, and initiatives in partnership with the Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Category:Cultural organisations based in Brazil Category:Organisations based in Salvador, Bahia