To celebrate its 30th anniversary, LAC promises two days of vibrant activities from concerts, exhibitions, installations, workshops, to film screenings, and more
Lagos’s cultural association LAC is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an exciting Open Day programme, taking place this January 17-18 (Friday and Saturday).
Over the course of two days, the public will have the opportunity to experience the vibrant dynamics of the centre and explore the work of resident artists, both individual and collective projects spanning visual and performing arts, with a special focus on music.
LAC’s Open Day has become a staple event every year, offering a unique location where artists and musicians come together from across the country. This year, the association promises an extraordinary programme to celebrate three decades of dedication to culture and contemporary art.
The diverse line-up of events ensures there is something for everyone, with activities including exhibitions, installations, concerts, workshops, film screenings, and other free activities.
“This commemorative edition will be a milestone for the association, reflecting its trajectory and impact on the artistic and cultural community,” says LAC.
Founded in 1995 and based in Lagos’s former jail, LAC is a cultural association that plays a significant role in the fields of creation, offering artist residencies, organizing national and international exhibitions, concerts, and conferences as well as training and hosting workshops for both the general community and schools.
The LAC Open Day events are free to attend.
Programme
January 17 – Friday
6pm – LAC Open Day 2025 / Inauguration of the PRALAC group exhibition (LAC’s Artistic Residency Project) and Galdéria TAKE AWAY
6.30pm – 7pm – Visit to ateliers/Conversation with artists
7pm – 7.30pm – Drumming Lesson Showcase
7.30pm – 8.30pm – Documentary Screening “Pastores do Triângulo Vicentino”, by Patrícia Leal and Vera Abreu
7.30pm – 9.30pm – Lino printing Workshop, with Galdéria TAKE AWAY
7.30pm – 12am – DJ Set by JC Music
8.30pm – 9.30pm– Animation Shorts – Youth Programme (M/12) > Casa da Animação
9.30pm – “O Centro do Mundo” (Virtual Reality movie), by Ana Borralho and João Galante (M/12) – casaBranca A.C.
10.30pm – “O Centro do Mundo” (Virtual Reality movie), by Ana Borralho and João Galante (M/12) – casaBranca A.C.
Concerts – 9pm
M-PeX; STACCATO LIMÃO; PLASTICINE; DJ Battle: José Mariño (Repto – Antena 3) Vs. Mónica Mendes (M – Antena 3) [guests]; Naomi Falcon And The Dub Collective
January 18 – Saturday
6pm – LAC Open Day 2025 / Inauguration of the PRALAC group exhibition (LAC’s Artistic Residency Project) and Galdéria TAKE AWAY
6.30pm – 9.30pm – Lino printing Workshop, with Galdéria TAKE AWAY
6.30pm – 12am – DJ Set by JC Music
6.30pm – 7.30pm – Animation Shorts – Youth Programme (M/6) > Casa da Animação
7.30pm – 8.30pm – Documentary “Gentes do Cabo – Faroleiros do Sudoeste Algarvio”, by Patrícia Leal e Vera Abreu
8pm – 9pm – Rock n’ Bingo, with Lollirockers DJ’s (guest)
9.30pm – “O Centro do Mundo” (Virtual Reality movie), by Ana Borralho and João Galante (M/12) – casaBranca A.C.
10.30pm – “O Centro do Mundo” (Virtual Reality movie), by Ana Borralho and João Galante (M/12) – casaBranca A.C.
Concerts – 9.30pm
CURSED DISCIPLES; VIL; DEVIL IN ME (guests); PRAYERS OF SANITY; DJ Set by António Freitas (Alta Tensão – Antena 3) [guest]
Article originally published by Alexandra Stilwell on Portugal Resident.
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