Officially created on November 12, 1973, on the initiative of Maria Campina, the Regional Conservatory of the Algarve Maria Campina, to which license number 2081 was awarded, is a specialized music and dance school of reference in the region, which brings together about 400 students and a distinguished faculty.
In recognition of the service provided to the community, the Secretary of State for Culture awarded the Regional Conservatory of the Algarve Maria Campina, on September 21, 1988, with the Cultural Merit Medal.
On September 7, 2004, he was awarded by the Municipality of Faro, with the Medal of Municipal Merit – Grau Ouro.