Support BapAmarante

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A Amarante Performing Arts Biennial It is organized and produced by Sekoia – Artes Performativas, which is a non-profit cultural association based in Amarante, dedicated to the creation and development of contemporary dance. Starting from the territory, we develop projects that involve the local community and project themselves in national and international contexts, affirming culture as an essential element of the cultural and social development of the municipality.

We are addressing all companies, and especially those in Amarante, because we believe that the local business fabric plays a crucial role in the vitality of the region. Supporting local cultural projects is a concrete way to invest in the community, reinforce the company's social commitment, and contribute to a more creative, dynamic, and attractive Amarante.

The projects developed by Sekoia – Artes Performativas These projects are recognized as being of clear cultural interest and benefit from support from the Ministry of Culture, which guarantees a solid structural base, institutional legitimacy, and continuity of the work developed. Corporate support does not replace this public funding. It complements it., functioning as a true lever that allows us to increase operational capacity, broaden the reach of projects and strengthen the impact within the Amarante community.

For us, corporate involvement is a relationship of trust and shared responsibility. In this sense, we make a clear commitment to each sponsor: rigorous application of support to agreed projects, total transparency in the use of funds, and accountability through a dedicated accounting system for sponsorships, integrated into the association's activity reports. Corporate support is also clearly acknowledged in our institutional communications and promotional materials, always respecting the cultural and non-commercial nature of sponsorship.

We also value the active involvement of patrons in monitoring projects, inviting them to learn about the different phases of the process — such as production, rehearsals, residencies, public presentations, or sharing sessions — allowing for a close and informed understanding of the impact of the support provided.

We know that, at times, the framework of cultural patronage raises doubts. Therefore, the Sekoia – Artes Performativas We oversee the entire support process, providing clarification on procedures and, whenever necessary, coordinating with our accountant to ensure that the support is simple, secure, and correctly framed from a tax perspective.

We would be delighted to present you with more details about the projects under development and to reflect together on the most suitable form of collaboration for your company.

We believe that supporting culture in Amarante is investing in the territory, the community, and the future.

Detailed information for businesses and patrons.

Supporting culture in Amarante is investing in the territory, in the people, and in the future.

Your support enables us to:

  • increase operational capacity of the projects (more resources, more time, more quality);
  • broaden access from the community to relevant cultural experiences;
  • to reinforce Amarante's projection. as a creative territory, with a presence in national and international networks;
  • To guarantee continuity and sustainability to cultural work with a lasting impact.

Contemporary dance is an artistic language of the present. It works with the body, space, and encounter—dimensions deeply connected to people, places, and communities.

In Amarante, contemporary dance allows:

  • activate local spaces and dynamics;
  • to create accessible and participatory cultural experiences;
  • to involve artists, audiences and partners in the territory;
  • to position the municipality within broader cultural networks.

Investing in contemporary dance is investing in a territory that creates, experiments, and projects itself, affirming culture as a collective value and a factor in local development.

The projects of Sekoia – Artes Performativas  are recognized as manifest cultural interest and benefit from support from Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth / Directorate-General for the Arts.

This means two important things:

  1. There is a public foundation that guarantees institutional stability and legitimacy;
  2. private support does not replace public support — complements it, functioning as lever so that we can do more, better, and with greater reach within the Amarante community.

It can provide support in a simple way, tailored to your company's reality or availability.

  • Financial support: A one-off or regular contribution to a specific project.
  • Support in kind / servicesMaterials, logistics, accommodation, transport, printing, communication, space rental, etc.
  • Support in human resources: Provision of collaborators for specific tasks (when applicable and useful to the project).

All forms of support are defined through direct dialogue.

The projects developed by Sekoia – Artes Performativas They are designed to respond simultaneously to three levels of impact:

  • Territorial: implementation in Amarante, involvement of the local community and appreciation of the context in which they are located;
  • National: circulation, visibility and connection with other cultural structures and networks;
  • International: ambition for dialogue and outreach beyond the territory, whenever conditions allow.

Projects can take different forms, including:

  • Training and cultural mediation activities;
  • Programming of festivals and cultural events.
  • artistic creation;

All projects have clear objectives, a defined timeline, and a commitment to transparency and accountability.

Small and medium-sized enterprises in Amarante are central to the vitality of the region. Beyond their economic role, they have a direct relationship with the community and local identity.

Support for local cultural projects:

  • It reinforces the company's social commitment to the territory;
  • It contributes to the cultural appreciation of Amarante;
  • It associates the company with projects that have a real and lasting impact;
  • It strengthens the institutional image as a socially responsible and involved entity.

  • Projects recognized and supported by the Ministry of Culture.
  • Strong roots in the territory of Amarante.
  • Accounting dedicated to philanthropic support.
  • Support in tax and administrative matters.
  • Close monitoring of patrons throughout the projects.

For us, patronage is a relationship of trust and shared responsibility. Therefore, we guarantee:

  1. Strict application of the subsidies.The supports are used exclusively within the scope of the agreed project and with jointly defined objectives.
  2. Transparency and accountability: We have dedicated accounting We provide support through patronage and ensure rigorous accountability, including information in activity reports.
  3. Appropriate public recognitionWe acknowledge the support in our institutional communications and materials, in a clear and proportionate manner, respecting the cultural nature of patronage.
  4. Involvement and monitoringWe invite patrons to follow the project (production phases, work processes, rehearsals/residencies, presentations and sharing sessions) so that they can see and understand the impact of their support throughout the journey.

The following information is for informational purposes only and does not replace consultation with an accountant or tax advisor.

Donations within the scope of cultural patronage, when framed within the applicable legal terms — Article 62-B of Decree-Law No. 215/89 of July 1 — can benefit from tax deduction.

The projects developed by Sekoia – Artes Performativas They are considered to be of clear cultural interest, as they benefit from support from the Ministry of Culture (paragraph no. 3).

In accordance with paragraph 5:

  • Financial or in-kind donations are considered expenses or losses for the fiscal year;
  • up to a limit of 8/1000 of the volume of sales or services provided;
  • being considered, for tax purposes, in 130% of the donated value;
  • or 140%, in the case of multi-year support;
  • applicable for corporate income tax purposes or category B of personal income tax.

According to point 8, support in the form of human resources (provision of workers) is also eligible, with the donation amount being considered to be the sum corresponding to the costs incurred by the employer, including remuneration and social security contributions.

A Sekoia – Artes Performativas The company oversees the entire process and, whenever necessary, coordinates with accountants and legal counsel, ensuring a simple and secure procedure.

  1. Talk to us Tell us what kind of support makes sense for you. If you don't know where to start, we'll help you find the most suitable option.
  2. We chose the format — one-off or regular financial support, in kind or in services.
  3. We formalized it in a simple way. — with professional guidance and support.
  4. Monitoring and reporting — transparency, public recognition, and impact reporting.

My company is small — does it make sense to support it?
Yes. Support for SMEs is essential because it is rooted in the territory and creates real local value. There are forms of support suited to different dimensions.

I'm afraid of bureaucracy.
We handle the follow-up and explain everything in a simple way. If necessary, we coordinate with our accountant and legal support.

What do we get in return?
Full transparency, proper public recognition, rigorous accountability, and the possibility of monitoring the project through its main phases. Furthermore, the support contributes to local cultural projects with a real impact on people's lives and the community.

Can we support with services instead of money?
Yes. Support in kind and services is often crucial (logistics, accommodation, printing, communication, etc.).

We want to make this process simple and user-friendly. We are available to present the projects in greater detail and, together, find the most suitable form of collaboration.

Supporting culture in Amarante is investing in the territory, the community, and the future.

Because when creation happens here,
Amarante is projecting itself to the world.

E-mail: producao.sekoia@gmail.com
Telephone: +351 919 211 520 
Household: Amarante, Portugal
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