Arte sem Fronteiras | Ana Ventura | TEDxTorres Vedras

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Personal Journey

The speaker, a 46-year-old woman from Torres Vedras, Portugal, overcame societal limitations to pursue her dreams, inspired by Fernando Pessoa's quote, "The man is the size of his dream."
Despite not being naturally inclined towards physical activities, she moved to Lisbon to pursue ballet and transitioned into production work, which eventually led to a successful career.
Living outside of Lisbon, particularly in New York City for 17 years, broadened her horizons and shaped her resilience and resourcefulness.

Ana, the speaker, recognized the lack of Portuguese cultural representation abroad and organized the New York Portuguese Short Film Festival despite discouragement.
The festival's success led to the creation of the Ar Institute, a platform showcasing Portuguese culture globally, operating in 38 countries, 119 cities, with an annual budget of €120,000.
The institute pays artists for their work and challenges the notion that art should be considered social action.
Despite initial challenges in gaining support from Portugal, the festival expanded its reach by collaborating with Portuguese-speaking countries.

The festival showcases the talents of Portuguese artists and demonstrates the power of imagination and hope in overcoming obstacles.
Art and culture play a crucial role in shaping people's perceptions and emotions, as exemplified by Brazil's positive image due to its cultural exports like samba and alegria.
The artistic community should embrace change and explore new methods of expression to achieve desired outcomes.
The Revolution Hope Imagination (RHI) event in Torres Vedras serves as a decentralized platform for cultural exchange and empowerment.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-belief and determination, cautioning against allowing others to impose limitations on one's potential.
She shares a quote from Obama about hope and the courage to keep trying, working, and fighting as an inspiring message.