LAC – Laboratory for Creative Activities is a non-profit cultural association, founded in 1995, based at the old prison of Lagos. Designed by Cottinelli Telmo, this building has its foundations laid on an old convent, making it an integral part of the local history. By reformulating the building’s use, LAC instigates an interesting dichotomy of place highlighted by the stark contrast of restrictive prison walls vs. the freedom of creativity and independent expression. On becoming a creative space, the building has found a new lease of life with its cells being used as workshop areas for artists, whose work contributes to the revitalization of the building, giving it a new story.
LAC Association organizes artistic residences and its priority is to expand the PRALAC (a program which houses artists in the LAC), with the main objective of utilizing and promoting artistic creativity in the region, particularly in the Southeast of the Algarve.
LAC develops several international projects such as ARTURb – United Artists in Residence, ROOTS and KICK IN THE EYE.
In 2012, LAC opened LAR Gallery, which offers a space for different art forms and people to come together. The Gallery is an integral part of the building, housing artists in residence integrated into LAC.
Exhibition PRALAC + Collection Patent from March 10th until April 14th Schedule: Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm Location: LAC - Laboratório de Actividades Criativas Free entry Synopsis Collective exhibition resulting from the Artistic Residency Program of Laboratório de Actividades Criativas (PRALAC), in the typologies of long and short-term projects, as well as
Exhibition PRALAC + Collection Patent from March 10th until April 14th Schedule: Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm Location: LAC - Laboratório de Actividades Criativas Free entry Synopsis Collective exhibition resulting from the Artistic Residency Program of Laboratório de Actividades Criativas (PRALAC), in the typologies of long and short-term projects, as well as
Exhibition PRALAC + Collection Patent from March 10th until April 14th Schedule: Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm Location: LAC - Laboratório de Actividades Criativas Free entry Synopsis Collective exhibition resulting from the Artistic Residency Program of Laboratório de Actividades Criativas (PRALAC), in the typologies of long and short-term projects, as well as
Exhibition PRALAC + Collection Patent from March 10th until April 14th Schedule: Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm Location: LAC - Laboratório de Actividades Criativas Free entry Synopsis Collective exhibition resulting from the Artistic Residency Program of Laboratório de Actividades Criativas (PRALAC), in the typologies of long and short-term projects, as well as
Exhibition PRALAC + Collection Patent from March 10th until April 14th Schedule: Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm Location: LAC - Laboratório de Actividades Criativas Free entry Synopsis Collective exhibition resulting from the Artistic Residency Program of Laboratório de Actividades Criativas (PRALAC), in the typologies of long and short-term projects, as well as
Exhibition PRALAC + Collection Patent from March 10th until April 14th Schedule: Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm Location: LAC - Laboratório de Actividades Criativas Free entry Synopsis Collective exhibition resulting from the Artistic Residency Program of Laboratório de Actividades Criativas (PRALAC), in the typologies of long and short-term projects, as well as
Exhibition PRALAC + Collection Patent from March 10th until April 14th Schedule: Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm Location: LAC - Laboratório de Actividades Criativas Free entry Synopsis Collective exhibition resulting from the Artistic Residency Program of Laboratório de Actividades Criativas (PRALAC), in the typologies of long and short-term projects, as well as
Exhibition PRALAC + Collection Patent from March 10th until April 14th Schedule: Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm Location: LAC - Laboratório de Actividades Criativas Free entry Synopsis Collective exhibition resulting from the Artistic Residency Program of Laboratório de Actividades Criativas (PRALAC), in the typologies of long and short-term projects, as well as
Exhibition PRALAC + Collection Patent from March 10th until April 14th Schedule: Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm Location: LAC - Laboratório de Actividades Criativas Free entry Synopsis Collective exhibition resulting from the Artistic Residency Program of Laboratório de Actividades Criativas (PRALAC), in the typologies of long and short-term projects, as well as
Intensive Course in CERAMIC SCULPTURE, with Sandra Afonso Duration: 44 hours Location: LAC - Laboratório de Actividades Criativas Price: 250€ p/person For young people and adults, without prior knowledge. | Synopsis| With this workshop, trainees will be able to build a ceramic piece autonomously, specifically in the field of the human figure, being able to
LAC - Dia Aberto 2023 January 13th and 14th, starting at 6pm, in the old Lagos jail. Free entrance, free participation in all activities. After a 2-year hiatus, due to the pandemic, the 2023 edition, in addition to making known the dynamics of the association and the works of the artists in residence and guests,
LAC - Dia Aberto 2023 January 13th and 14th, starting at 6pm, in the old Lagos jail. Free entrance, free participation in all activities. After a 2-year hiatus, due to the pandemic, the 2023 edition, in addition to making known the dynamics of the association and the works of the artists in residence and guests,
