Month: April 2026

On 29 April, the CCB Congress and Meetings Centre hosted a visit from the Portuguese Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, and the Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, Emídio Sousa, as part of the forum Portugal, Nação Global.

 

They were received by Nuno Vassallo e Silva, Chairman of the Centro Cultural de Belém Foundation’s Board of Directors, together with board members Rita Romão and Rui Morais, and took part in the opening of a meeting positioned as a strategic platform for intermunicipal governance structures, creating opportunities for economic diplomacy and the active attraction of investment.

 

The initiative brings territorial decision-makers into direct contact with qualified and motivated investors, based on a tested methodology and measurable results. As such, it represents a solid step towards building a Portugal that is more connected to the world and better prepared for the future.

 

The event took place at the Centro Cultural de Belém on 29 and 30 April.

 

 

Photo © Gonçalo Borges Dias/GPM

In April, the Management Board and the Board of Directors of the Centro Cultural de Belém Foundation met for a working session dedicated to the institution’s strategic alignment, at a particularly significant moment marked by the presentation of the CCB’s RE-VISITAR strategic plan for the 2026–2030 period.

 

The agenda also included a visit to the exhibition Reflexos, Enclaves e Desvios by José Pedro Croft, currently on display at the MAC/CCB. This element brought the institutional discussion into direct contact with contemporary artistic creation.

 

The meeting marked an important moment of dialogue, bringing together different perspectives on the future of the CCB Foundation alongside close engagement with the current programme, in an exercise of strategic thinking grounded in cultural practice.

On 15 April, the Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB) presented its strategic plan for 2026–2030, “RE-VISITAR”, which seeks to redefine the institution as a space for encounter between creation, thought and society, reinforcing its cultural centrality in Lisbon, Portugal and Europe.

 

Starting from the idea of “looking again”, the plan recognises the need to rethink practices and renew the relationship between society and the arts, within a European context marked by transformation and uncertainty. At national level, the development of the Belém–Tejo axis creates an opportunity to strengthen the CCB’s role as a forum for thought and experimentation.

 

The document is the result of a collaborative process involving stakeholders, the community and internal teams, combining strong institutional foundations with a commitment to diversity and change. Its purpose centres on the valuing of art, artists and audiences, affirming values such as freedom and diversity.

 

The vision sets out a CCB with a strong capacity to attract national and international audiences. Its mission defines the CCB as a space for experience and exchange between creation and society, supported by values such as hospitality, diversity, participation and knowledge.

 

The strategy is structured around three main strands: European Culture, strengthening international positioning and academic and artistic connections; New Audiences, focused on engaging younger generations and renewing the visitor experience; and Territorial Curatorship, which seeks to redefine the CCB within the city and strengthen the Tejo–Belém cultural ecosystem.

 

The plan responds to new audience expectations, prioritising accessible, engaging and high-quality experiences. Its implementation is based on strengthening infrastructure, ensuring economic sustainability, updating technology and developing partnerships.

 

In summary, “RE-VISITAR” proposes a more open, international and engaged CCB, affirming culture as a force for freedom, diversity and the future.