GALERIA DE ARTE POPULAR: Instrumento de Inclusão Social e Desenvolvimento da Cidade

Abstract

The present work consists in the proposal of implantation of an Art Gallery to be annexed in an important building located in the center of the city of Varginha-MG, built in the nineteenth century and registered by the municipality in the year 1997. The historical patrimony requires special care and interest on the part of the public power and of the society so that it can be kept in good state of conservation, which occurs mainly through the use of the building by the population, according to important theories elaborated by renowned specialists in restoration of historical patrimony. With the availability of a land bordering the site of this old building that is now in operation the Municipal Public Library and Museum, currently named the House of Culture, the idealization arose in elaborating an architectural project of a Gallery of Popular Art in dialogue with this building, therefore, as well as assisting in the survival of this heritage, this favors the integration of culture to local economic development by supporting the visual arts and allows the survival of local cultural traditions. To carry out this project, there was an in loco data collection, as well as a detailed study of the surroundings where the object of study is inserted, which includes photos of the place and pertinent annotations used in the elaboration of the analysis maps of the environment, contained in the body of this job. After analyzing and reviewing literature that shows a bit of the cultural landscape, it was possible to begin the elaboration of an architectural project capable of meeting the cultural needs of the population. This proposal also adapted the particularities of the historical building, as well as the established requirements for exhibition of artistic objects according to criteria and principles of museology for the security of the collection and production of a layout suitable to the enjoyment of space and works of art. The result of this project was an accessible space, with exhibition hall, classrooms, craft shop and coffee and reading space, which aims to adequately meet the needs of the work of plastic artists and artisans. It is concluded at the end of this investigation that, projects of structure attached to the historical patrimony can help its preservation while contributing with many positive aspects for the city and for all its population.