STAMIKA COLLECTIVE:

Founded in 2025 by three international artists, Associação Stamika Collective grew out of a genuine desire to engage with and contribute to the local art scene. From its very beginnings, the association has sought to put down roots in the community of Marvila, Lisbon, bringing a global perspective in service of a local vision.

Associação Stamika Collective is a private, non-profit organisation dedicated to building a dynamic and inclusive artistic community, with a particular focus on the Marvila neighbourhood of Lisbon.

Our mission is to foster creativity, collaboration and cultural engagement by providing accessible, well-equipped workspaces for artists, creatives and cultural entrepreneurs. Through the organisation of exhibitions, workshops, conferences and public events, we build a bridge between artists and the wider community, making art more accessible and participatory. We champion interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together traditional and contemporary forms of expression, and we are committed to sustainable and ethical artistic practices — ensuring that creative spaces remain open, inclusive and welcoming to all.

CIREINE:

CiReine is a Lisbon-based initiative co-founded by Géraldine Bourgade and Jennifer Savage, dedicated to supporting and promoting emerging artists.

CiReine’s signature 5Q interview program profiles a new emerging artist every week. Built around the five senses and documented through Géraldine’s studio photography, this series provides insights into the creators’ practices and personalities.

With over 75 visual artists featured to date, the 5Q Community is a dynamic ecosystem of emerging talent in Portugal and beyond.

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