About Carpe Diem Art & Learning Centre
Carpe Diem Art & Learning Centre is a cultural hub located in a 300-year-old heritage home in Majorda, South Goa. Founded in 2012 by Daegal Godinho, it functions as an art gallery, learning centre, ceramic studio, cafe, and performance stage. The venue showcases works by both emerging and established Goan artists and hosts diverse creative workshops. It serves as a significant platform for local art, culture, and community engagement in South Goa.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore rotating art exhibitions featuring local and international artists within a restored Portuguese-style ancestral mansion. The centre includes a garden cafe serving slow food and coffee, an art store, and a fully equipped ceramic studio. Guests may encounter live performances, book readings, or ongoing art classes depending on the schedule. The space combines historical architecture with contemporary creative activities in a relaxed, pet-friendly environment.
Key highlights
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Housed in a 300-year-old heritage home in Majorda
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Features rotating exhibitions of Goan and international art
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Includes a fully equipped ceramic studio for workshops
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Offers a garden cafe with slow food and filter coffee
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Hosts live music, theatre, and book reading events
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Provides art classes for children and adults
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Pet-friendly cultural space
History of Carpe Diem Art & Learning Centre
The centre is housed in the 300-year-old Godinho ancestral home, representing traditional Portuguese-Goan residential architecture. Established as an art space in 2012, it repurposed this historic structure to preserve heritage while fostering contemporary creativity.
Culture & Context
Carpe Diem serves as a vital platform for Goan artists, showcasing both young and veteran creators since its inaugural exhibition in late 2012. It supports diverse artistic expressions including visual arts, ceramics, theatre, music, and literature, contributing significantly to South Goa's cultural ecosystem.
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