"Island life, while often romanticised, can be lonely and isolating-especially when that island is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. On São Miguel, the largest isle of the Azores archipelago, the arts festival has been bringing the community together (and attracting international visitors) since 2011. What started as a short annual summer celebration of street art has blossomed into an abundance of exhibitions, performances, excursions, talks, parties, educational programming and other activities."
"Walk&Talk's founder, the curator Jesse James, says that the change in format allows for more planning time as well as a longer window in which to see the art and participate in events. Equally important, the move from the summer to the autumn allows for local school groups to participate; a significant part of the biennial's programming of excursions and workshops is specially curated for Azorean kids."
Walk&Talk began in 2011 on São Miguel as a short summer celebration of street art that progressively expanded into a large arts festival. The program now includes exhibitions, performances, excursions, talks, parties, and educational activities, with more than 80 artists participating in the current biennial. The festival shifted from an annual summer model to a biennial held in autumn to allow longer planning and more opportunity for public engagement. The autumn timing enables local school groups to join curated excursions and workshops tailored for Azorean children. International curators collaborate with local organizers, enriching knowledge exchange and community connections.
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