Diálogos Circulares – Festival of Culture and Sustainability
Culture, sustainability and circular economy in motion.
Diálogos Circulares is a free festival that connects art, knowledge and sustainable practices. Its programme brings together educational sessions, music, visual arts and cultural experiences, turning conversations about circular economy, diversity and ESG into shared knowledge and practical action.
Rouanet Law — PRONAC 266588 | Article 18 | Fundraising in progress
Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo | Free public programme
A festival that turns dialogue into action
Diálogos Circulares builds on an initiative that has already held two editions in Rio de Janeiro. Its next phase will include a third edition in Rio and the first edition in São Paulo, strengthening connections between culture, sustainability, tourism, entertainment and the creative economy.
Over two days in each city, artists, researchers, cultural producers, specialists, companies and representatives of social initiatives will take part in a programme that combines reflection, artistic creation and sustainable practices.
The project at a glance
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2 cities
Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo
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4 festival days
Two days of programming in each city
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16 educational sessions
Eight sessions in each city
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2 live music performances
One free performance in each city
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4 cultural experiences
Hands-on activities focused on creation, reuse and conscious consumption
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Expanded reach
5,000 people in person and 20,000 online
An integrated programme
The programme combines learning, artistic expression and hands-on experiences to present sustainable approaches for culture, tourism, entertainment and the creative economy.
Educational sessions
Panels featuring artists, researchers, cultural producers, specialists and representatives of social initiatives.
Music and open rehearsals
Free performances connected to cultural diversity, sustainability and social transformation.
Cultural experiences
Hands-on activities exploring material reuse, costume transformation, artisanal creation and conscious consumption.
"The Alchemy of Matter: From Clay to LED” exhibition
Works and creative processes connecting ancestral techniques, natural materials, design and contemporary technologies.
Accessible digital publication
Content, records and practices brought together in a free publication compatible with screen readers.
Accessibility and free admission
Free public programming with physical and content accessibility resources designed to welcome diverse audiences.
A journey already underway
Diálogos Circulares began as a meeting point for sustainability, tourism, entertainment and the creative economy. Its first two editions were held at the PUC-Rio Innovation House, bringing together specialists, managers, cultural producers, researchers and representatives of civil society.
Public participation and the quality of the conversations confirmed the initiative’s potential. With approval under the Rouanet Law, the project is expanding its reach, strengthening its cultural programme and arriving in São Paulo, creating new networks for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
An opportunity for brands committed to the future
Sponsoring Diálogos Circulares connects your brand with an initiative that transforms culture, sustainability and circular economy into accessible experiences, shared knowledge and positive impact.
Brand positioning and reputation
Visibility through an initiative aligned with contemporary agendas in culture, sustainability, diversity and ESG.
Engagement and connections
Connections with specialists, companies, institutions, cultural producers, universities and diverse audiences.
Impact and legacy
Support for free programming, accessibility and the creation of content that will remain available after the festival.
Production and coordination
Project applicant and producer
Passarim Comunicação & Sustentabilidade
Concept, artistic direction and general coordination
Silvana Cardoso do Espírito Santo
Artistic direction, curation and content
Betina Dowsley
Cultural Coordination
Dirce Ribeiro de Abreu | Árvore Cultural
Financial reporting and compliance
Raiane de Abreu
Accessibility coordination
Georgea Rodrigues | Inclusive Acessibilidade
Let’s turn dialogue into action
Diálogos Circulares is approved under the Rouanet Law and open to companies interested in connecting their brands with culture, sustainability and the creation of more responsible futures.
PRONAC 266588 | Article 18 | Approved budget: BRL 1,972,081.50