About Us
Flor e Espinho Association is a Civil Society Organization of Public Interest (OSCIP) based in Mato Grosso do Sul, dedicated to promoting art, culture, and social transformation.
Our mission is to use theater and performing arts as tools for social inclusion, education, and human development, bringing quality culture to communities and promoting democratic access to artistic expressions.
Through our projects and performances, we seek to build bridges between different social realities, fostering dialogue, reflection, and transformation through art. We believe in the power of culture as an agent of change and social development.
Our work ranges from artistic training to the production of original performances, always focusing on artistic quality and positive social impact in our communities.
Meet the Culture Committee MS
We represent civil society in the cultural policies of Mato Grosso do Sul
We are the OSCIP responsible for the Culture Committee, together with the Ministry of Culture (MINC), in Mato Grosso do Sul.
We act as representatives of civil society, contributing to the development and strengthening of the state's cultural policies.
Our Projects
Discover initiatives that transform lives through art and culture
Cine Flor
Itinerant cinema that brings films and debates to communities with little access to culture. The project promotes social reflections through the seventh art, democratizing access to cinema and fostering relevant discussions.
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Kombinado
Multilanguage cultural program that integrates circus, cinema, music, and literature. The project travels through several regions of Brazil and, in Campo Grande (MS), maintains a virtual collection with interviews and showcases of various artists' works.
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Nascentes
Collection that presents an overview of the literature of Campo Grande (MS), bringing together texts from various local authors and poets. The project contributes to the appreciation and dissemination of the region's rich literary scene.
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Campo do Riso
Project supported by the Aldir Blanc Law in 2020, during the COVID-19 health crisis. It held a series of 5 interviews with renowned professionals, discussing technical and aesthetic aspects of Clowning and investigating the pedagogy of laughter.
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Pantalhaços
Clown festival held in Campo Grande (MS) that values the image of clowns through performances, debates, workshops, and parties. Organized by Associação Flor e Espinho and Grupo Circo do Mato, the event promotes the meeting between artists and the public, strengthening the local circus scene.
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Boca de Cena
In 2024, in partnership with the state theater and circus councils, we held the 15th Edition of the Boca de Cena Festival. The festival celebrates the performing arts in Campo Grande (MS), promoting the meeting between artists and the public through a diverse program of performances, workshops, and seminars.
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Original creations that move, provoke, and transform audiences
Bebê a Bordo
A play that tells the story of a wandering clown who finds an abandoned baby. Directed by João Lima, the production turns a story of care and affection into a sensitive and fun adventure, exploring universal themes through the language of clowning.
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Godgle
A production that mixes comedy and reflection, inspired by Beckett and Peirce's semiotics. Directed by Breno Moroni, the play uses symbolism to explore the human condition, creating a unique experience that challenges the audience to reflect on their own existence.
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Depois da Chuva
A poetic play that addresses universal themes such as new beginnings and hope. The play explores the human capacity to reinvent oneself after life's storms, offering a sensitive reflection on resilience and transformation.
Verdades Inversas
Street performance that discusses topics such as sensationalist press, reason, and madness. Directed by Anderson Lima, one of the group's founders, the production uses various urban spaces to create a unique and provocative theatrical experience.
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Aqui
An intimate drama that explores issues of identity and belonging. The play invites the audience to reflect on the search for a place in the world, through a sensitive and poetic narrative that resonates with universal human experiences.
Terms and Work Plan
Official documents that govern our activities and partnerships
Document that establishes the guidelines and conditions for the promotion of the association's cultural and artistic activities.
Agreement that defines the basis for partnerships and collaborations with other cultural institutions and organizations.
Detailed planning of the association's activities, goals, and objectives for the current period.
Transparency and Accountability
As an OSCIP, Associação Flor e Espinho maintains total transparency in its activities. All documents are available for public consultation, demonstrating our commitment to social responsibility and the proper use of resources allocated to culture and art.