At the end of 2024, a technical-pedagogical partnership began between the Sarasá Institute and the Secretariat of Culture, Economy, and Creative Industries of the São Paulo State Government. With the aim of promoting agendas in the Schools of Culture Professionals of the CultSP PRO Program, managed by the Institute of Development and Management (IDG), we conducted courses, workshops, lectures, and laboratories in both the interior of São Paulo and in the state capital.
Team members of the Institute and Estúdio Sarasá, as well as invited specialists in different fields of knowledge and cultural heritage practice, delivered a variety of theoretical and practical lessons, visits to cultural facilities, and conservation and restoration interventions.
As a summary of the themes covered in the CultSP PRO Program, we highlight: Zeladoria of cultural heritage; Tangible and intangible cultural heritage; Environmental law and cultural heritage: legislation and preservation; Basics of wood; Biodeterioration of cultural heritage; Pest control; Brazilian railway heritage; Heritage listing and other preservation instruments; Responsibilities of preservation agencies; Cultural heritage – historical and theoretical aspects; Conservation and restoration of built cultural heritage; Technologies for the preservation of cultural heritage; From the natural world to the cultural world; Traditional mortars; Artistic painting; The art of stained glass; Modeling; Knowledge and practices; Restoration theories; Cultural projects; Sacred spaces and photography; Archaeology; Cultural heritage conservation manuals; Caiçara intangible culture and participatory inventory; Guided technical visits; Visits to conservation and restoration construction sites; Debates; Practical activities; Complementary readings; and documentation and reports, among other activities.
