Art Week in Catalonia 2024

From tomorrow, November 28, and until December 5, 2024, Catalonia becomes the great epicenter of the visual arts with the fourth edition of Art Week . This initiative, organized by Galeries d'Art de Catalunya (GAC) , is presented as a unique platform to bring modern and contemporary art closer to the public. The program, which includes around fifty activities throughout the Catalan territory, reflects a clear commitment to connect diverse audiences with the visual arts through innovative and accessible formats.

With this year's motto , 'Art cannot be explained, it must be experienced up close', the event seeks to break down the barriers that often keep art away from the general public. In addition, it promotes collaboration between public and private entities with a common goal: to strengthen the role of the visual arts within the Catalan cultural ecosystem and attract new audiences.

A diverse and decentralized program

The Art Week program offers a wide range of proposals that include exhibitions, workshops, performances, guided tours, openings and artistic routes. These activities are organized in various spaces such as museums, galleries, foundations and art centers, making the event reach every corner of the Catalan territory. All together, with a clear premise: to offer quality experiences that bring art closer to the general public and generate a tangible cultural impact.

Among the most prominent initiatives is Visites Inesperades , a project that connects prestigious museums with works by contemporary artists contributed by art galleries. This edition has three key spaces: the Montserrat Museum, the Girona Art Museum and the Morera Museum in Lleida . The works, selected by Montse Frisach , are exhibited in dialogue with the permanent collections of these museums, offering a new perspective on art and its context. Another relevant proposal is the Art and Crafts exhibition, which will take place at the Center d'Artesania de Catalunya , in Barcelona. This exhibition seeks to highlight the link between the visual arts and craft traditions, exploring how these disciplines can enrich each other. Curated by Mònica Ramon , the exhibition will be open until December 9, beyond Art Week.

Museu Morera (Lleida)

Artistic routes: exploring art from the territory

The artistic routes, whether on foot or by bus, are one of the most emblematic activities of the event. These routes allow participants to connect cultural and heritage spaces under a common thread: art. The itineraries offer unique experiences, such as the route between the Institut d'Estudis Ilerdencs and the Galeria Espai Cavallers , in Lleida, or the Artbus , which connects Barcelona galleries with the Can Framis Museum .

This year, the routes extend to cities such as Sant Cugat, Reus, Sitges and other localities, promoting cultural decentralization and the discovery of new artistic spaces. Each itinerary offers a complete and cohesive vision that enriches the visitor's experience.

Art Week also opts for more experimental formats, with activities that connect art with other fields and disciplines. In this edition, you can experience sensory experiences in spaces such as the Mas Blanch i Jové , in La Pobla de Cérvoles, or enjoy visits to the studios of active artists. Other proposals include walks among vineyards, creative workshops and theatrical performances, showing that art can not only be admired, but also experienced.

Spaces such as the Museu del Cantir (Argentona), the Mas Miró Foundation (Mont-roig del Camp) or the Masnou Visual Arts Center will be the setting for these activities, which seek to offer new ways of connecting with art.

Mas Blanch i Jové a la Pobla de Cérvoles

Art galleries play an essential role in this event, with openings and activities that highlight their work as a bridge between artists and the public. From Barcelona to Sant Cugat, via Reus and Sitges, the participating galleries organize meetings with artists, guided tours and exhibitions ranging from the most classic art to the most contemporary proposals.

Since its creation in 2021, Art Week has consolidated a unique model that encourages active collaboration between public and private agents. Its ability to integrate multiple visions and proposals into a cohesive program has made it an essential event in the Catalan cultural scene. This fourth edition reaffirms this vocation with a program that, beyond the eight days, seeks to leave a lasting impression on the public and on the cultural institutions of the territory. Thus, Art Week not only celebrates the visual arts, but also projects them as an essential element for a more advanced society connected to its culture.