Cultural manager and researcher

  • 10

    Artistic projects successfully coordinated and implemented in 5 years.

  • €98,605.69

    Raised from public and private financing sources in the Netherlands and abroad.

  • Cum Laude

    Awarded for MA in Arts, Culture and Society at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

  • 5

    Workshops delivered in national and international contexts.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER.

  • As your project manager, I’m your go-to person. I ensure effortless execution by coordinating activities to meet our objectives, closely monitoring finances, and overseeing data gathering for learning purposes. I supervise multidisciplinary teams to bring effectiveness to every stage of production. I am the spider in the web, smoothly connecting artistic and production teams.

  • As your grant writer, I'm your strategic thinker. I research funding opportunities, craft compelling grant applications aligned with your artistic vision, and provide fundraising support every step of the way. I engage private and public donors, maintaining regular and transparent communication to foster continued support. Let’s tackle the complex world of funding.

  • As your junior researcher, I‘m your inquisitive analyst. Using qualitative research methodologies such as interviews, focus groups, and ethnographic studies, I explore intricate social phenomena and generate rich, detailed accounts. My research interests include the fields of sociology of culture, cultural geography, sociology of aesthetics, and cultural studies, with a particular focus on the structures impacting creative workers and influencing cultural production.

  • As your workshop facilitator, I'm your accessible speaker. I deliver workshops on grant writing and arts project management, adapting to participants' needs and diverse learning styles. I engage participants through interactive learning exercises, fostering collaboration and skill development in every session. Whether it's leading discussions or facilitating group activities, I'm here to share knowledge and resources.

About

Sofia Vieira is a cultural manager and researcher from Lisbon (PT), living in Rotterdam (NL). At the core of her practice lies a profound commitment to fostering collaboration and sharing knowledge within and across cultural communities. Her projects take the shape of workshops, publications, and interactive performances and exhibitions, endeavouring to cement the arts’ role as a productive, dialogical force within our societies and ecosystems.

Sofia also investigates the structures affecting cultural workers and creative choices, focusing on the interplay of austerity politics and professionalisation processes. She actively advocates for artists’ right to dignified pay, stable working conditions, and artistic freedom, sharing her research findings through articles, talks, and publications, to foster awareness and impact the narrative on these crucial issues.