Coming as an idea from the artists to make their work more easily reachable, the Arte de Portas Abertas, releases the privacy of dozens of workshops  simultaneously, allowing the neighborhood to access and interact with the spaces, normally reserved for the creation of the artwork. the whole neighborhood is populated with art during this colorful event, with random artists from other parts of town attending, street vendors, and music. since it first started in 1996, This is an event artists and enthusiasts look forward to, as they have the chance to admire the art and witness the place where it was created - often visitors get to discuss the creations with the artists.