Film “Portugal Coronavirus Documentary” directed by Carlos A. Costa is one of the 10 finalists selected to compete in the “Health Defenders” International Section of the Resistance International Film Festival (RIFF).

Transpire  is the new album from Sian Richards, a bilingual songwriter & recording artist from Swansea, South Wales.

Available from 1st October 2020 its her third album in 7 years, besides an EP and a few singles.  The new album has 10 tracks with the inspiration for the songs coming from TV / films and every day events.

The initiative aims to bring together professionals from the film, fashion and the entertainment industries working in the Algarve region. Twenty professionals from the region attended the launch event at Spy Manor on 28th August 2020.

Welcome to our September 2020 Newsletter.  Alyson can't quite believe she has just finished her 100th commissioned painting, and Dave showcases some of atmospheric beach shots. CLICK HERE.

Portugal is rich in fine edifices and down here, on the Algarve, there are some wonderful examples to be found, many with a long and fascinating history, others simply inspired by a passion for decoration. Here are just a few favourites...

Welcome to our July 2020 Newsletter.  Beaches have opened, so Dave is delighted to be able to get some new shots. Alyson has lots of commissions in the pipeline, plus is working on the sequel to her recently published book. CLICK HERE.

Welcome to our  June 2020 Newsletter.  Another month has passed and things seem a little brighter here on the Algarve now. CLICK HERE.

It is with a little sadness that at the end of June this year Tara and Sylvain Bongard will leave their studio space of 22 years in Ferragudo.  It's the place they have worked, lived and raised their children  - the memories are strong. The couple are however concluding the final phase of their new gallery and "Sculpture Garden" at "Quinta do Pomar Velho", on the edge of the mountain town of Monchique, opening a little sooner than originally thought!