Associação 289 is a non-profit organization that aims to contribute to the promotion and dissemination of Visual Arts and other artistic manifestations in the context of the Algarve region, where it is installed, but also, whenever possible, throughout the country and abroad, as well as defending the interests of its members and artists. For the pursuit of its purposes the Association proposes to organize shows and exhibitions; publicize and promote the work of its members and other artists; hold workshops, colloquia and debates on subjects related to the Visual Arts and other manifestations of an artistic nature, as well as other themes of general culture; to promote initiatives of a cultural nature, with the purpose of sensitizing public opinion to Art; publicize artists and art through various means and establish and maintain protocols and partnerships with associations and other organizations of a cultural nature, national or international.