The Flor e Espinho Cultural Association Hosts a Workshop on Cooperatives and Associations in Campo Grande
The initiative provided guidance to cultural groups on professional registration, the difference between associations and cooperatives, and access to public and private resources
On Wednesday evening (Sept. 24, 25), the Flor e Espinho Cultural Association hosted a workshop on Cooperatives and Associations at the headquarters of the Federal Police Employees Association in Campo Grande (MS).
The event is part of the Aflora Project, made possible by funds from a parliamentary amendment proposed by Federal Deputy Camila Jara. The workshop emphasized the importance of understanding the difference between an association and a cooperative, demonstrating how each model can help formalize cultural groups and facilitate access to public and private resources.
The event was attended by artists, artisans, and other cultural practitioners from the neighborhoods of Ana Maria do Couto, Jardim Panamá, Vila Sobrinho, and Jardim Aeroporto, as well as teachers, students, and members of the local Mothers’ Club. The workshop also facilitated the exchange of experiences among participants, fostering dialogue on public policies and cultural grant opportunities, and presented strategies for consolidating projects and expanding the reach of artistic initiatives in the municipalities served.
According to the organizers, the Aflora Project serves more than 20 municipalities in Mato Grosso do Sul, offering technical support and practical guidance for cultural management, strengthening collaborative networks, and encouraging the formalization of cultural initiatives.
The goal is to strengthen civil society, community-based organizations, and cultural collectives, helping them to become professionally established, whether through associations or cooperatives.
In Campo Grande, the project’s team consisted of mobilizer Luciana Feitosa da Silva; regional coordinator Grace Kelly Assalin; general coordinator and workshop facilitator Fernanda Teixeira; and producer Luiz Namata.