A descentralização da arte: uma experiência vivida no Projeto Pôr do Som

Abstract

This work is part of a set of activities carried out in the humanities axis of the Interdisciplinary Bachelor's Degree in Science and Technology, referring to the dissemination of art with the aim of creating constructs to understand social processes within the scope of the decentralization of art . The term “art” is related to the Latin word “ars” which means skill or craft. The first known use of the word comes from 13th-century manuscripts, however, the word and its many variants probably existed since the founding of Rome (27 BC). The acceptance and interaction with art between artists and spectators in peripheral spaces in Pôr do Som occurred naturally, as liking music is unanimous among people in general, and when an art event is held in neighborhoods where it is not As usual, people tend to appropriate and enjoy these moments of leisure. The project that motivated this research is developed at municipal level in peripheral spaces of the city of Itaqui/RS. The aim of this work is to understand the constituent elements of the artist's interaction with the public in peripheral spaces in the city of Itaqui/RS. Furthermore, the research aims to reflect on Culture and Art, to verify which artistic interactions carried out by the artist, which may arouse interest in the public, but also to better understand the social aspects of access to art in the outskirts of the municipality of Itaqui/RS. This field investigation was developed through observations, transcription of audio interviews, video recordings, photos and a semi-structured questionnaire for oral narrative interviews and closed questions. The research data was significant for understanding the different variables raised, such as musical preferences and types of attractions that may be interesting for the next editions of Projeto Pôr do Som. The results indicate that the decentralization of art to more peripheral regions of the city it can bring about a transformation in communities, that is, with greater availability of access, it can generate a possible increase in interest in art and culture, a rapprochement between art and the local community, promoting the cultural and social development of these areas.