Art Galleries Exhibitions

 Below are some art galleries and exhibitions in Cascais and Lisbon with temporary as well as permanent collections. 

A main art gallery museum in Cascais is the Paula Rego Casa das Historias dedicated to the work of this famous artist.  More at Paula Rego Casa das Historias  

DAVID LEVY LIMA – artist:

David Levy Lima
David Levy Lima with his paintings

In a small studio/gallery in São Pedro do Estoril you will find David Levy Lima working on his paintings.  A very talented artist, he is a well-known oil and acrylic painter in the Lisbon Cascais area as well as abroad.  He arrived in Portugal from Cape Verde in the 1960s to complete his studies but started selling his paintings and continued to paint from then on.  He comes from a family of artists and his two brothers Abraham and Miguel are also painters.

Art galleries exhibitions David Levy Lima
David Levy Lima landscape

For more than 50 years he has worked from his studio/gallery in São Pedro do Estoril.  He has participated in many exhibitions in Portugal including the Casino Estoril as well as internationally and in his native Cabo Verde. 

David Levy Lima art galleries exhibitions
David Levy Lima landscape of Lisbon

He has also won awards for his work.  His beautiful paintings include landscapes, seascapes, boats and people of Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Cabo Verde as well as figures and still life.  His paintings are of rich bold colours and he is a favourite painter of ours for many years.

The gallery/studio at Av. Marginal, Lote 4, Loja A, São Pedro do Estoril, in Estoril (a short walk from S. Pedro do Estoril train station) is open daily from 10.30am to 8pm where visitors are welcome to view and purchase his paintings. Tel: +351-919227402. 


CERAMICARTE – LUIS SOARES – Cascais:

Ceramicarte

This art/ceramic shop of Portuguese artist Luis Soares CERAMICARTE is located in the Largo de Assunção, 3 & 4, in Cascais, near the Museum of the Sea.

Born in Mozambique in 1952 Luis Soares has an extensive and impressive list of works and exhibitions in many countries including the USA, Australia, Switzerland, France, South Africa, Mozambique, UK and of course Portugal including at the Estoril Casino.  Mozambique was an influence on his work but he also developed new techniques when he studied and worked in Portugal.

Luis Soares art
Luis Soares artwork

You can find the bold colourful paintings, ceramics, pottery, tiles, sculpture, glass, jewellery and other items by Luis Soares at this shop in Cascais run by his son Hugo Soares, also an artist. 

Luis Soares art
Luis Soares art

Open Mon-Fri: 1030am to 6pm. Saturday 1030am to 1pm. Closed Sunday.  Further details at  www.ceramicarte.pt 


ART GALLERIES in the CIDADELA DE CASCAIS:

NÉLIO SALTÃO GALLERY:

Nélio Saltão painting
Painting by Nélio Saltão

NÉLIO SALTÃO has been showing his oil paintings in exhibitions for decades in Lisbon and the Estoril Coast.  His paintings are of abstract and geometric designs.  

Nélio Saltão
Nélio Saltão painting

The Saltão Gallery is open daily in the Cidadela de Cascais, Av. D. Carlos I,  from 10am to 6pm.  website: www.saltaoart.com   


ROGÉRIO TIMÓTEO GALLERY:

Rogério Timóteo sculpture
Sculpture by Rogério Timóteo

Sculptures by Rogério Timóteo can be found at his gallery in the Cidadela de Cascais. His work is regularly exhibited around the country.  


CENTRO CULTURAL DE CASCAIS:

Centro Cultural Cascais
Centro Cultural de Cascais

Av. Rei Humberto II de Itália, Cascais. Tel: +351-21-4848900. Open: Tues-Sun:10am-6pm. Closed Mon.  

Exhibitions throughout the year at the Cascais Cultural Centre. A large area with modern art and temporary and permanent exhibitions.


CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN MUSEUM:

Art at Gulbenkian Museum Lisbon
Gulbenkian Lisbon paintings

The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum shows a varied selection of artwork collected by Calouste Gulbenkian (1869-1955). From Ancient Egypt, Islamic art to parchments from Armenia this is one of the important art galleries with exhibitions in Lisbon.

The European art comes from the Masters:  Turner, Monet, Rubens, Rembrandt, Renoir amongst others.   You can also see porcelain from China, as well as sculpture, furniture, rugs, and ancient manuscripts.

Art galleries exhibitions Rene Lalique jewellery Gulbenkian
René Lalique jewellery Gulbenkian Lisbon

There is a small room dedicated to the jewellery and glass work of René Lalique.

The Museum is open from Wednesday to Monday: 10am to 6pm. Av da Berna, 45 A, Lisboa. Closed Tuesday. Tel: +351-21-7823000.  


CASINO ESTORIL ART GALLERY:  

Open: 3pm – 3am.  Av. Dr. Stanley Ho, Estoril.  Entrance is Free.
The Casino Estoril Art Gallery has exhibitions throughout the year.  This is one of the main art galleries in Estoril.  

PLEASE NOTE THAT ACCESS  TO THE ESTORIL CASINO – ART GALLERY, SALÃO PRETO E PRATA for the concerts, SLOT MACHINES, D-LOUNGE, ETC – IS SUBJECT TO PRIOR OBLIGATORY REGISTRATION WITH YOUR IDENTIFICATION CARD/PASSPORT AND FACIAL SCAN AT THE ENTRANCE.  You are advised to arrive early for scheduled events to go through these procedures before the events begin.

The 44th International Exhibition of Naif paintings is open to 15th September 2025.  Some 16 artists are taking part in this exhibition which is one of the oldest in the world. Opens at 3pm.

Paulo Ossião has had exhibitions in this gallery with his watercolours.  Below exhibition in May – June 2025:  

Paulo Ossiao watercolour
Paulo Ossião watercolour of Lisbon

Painting below by Maramgoni who has also had exhibitions in this gallery over the years .

Maramgoni
Painting by Maramgoni

For further information of the art gallery and exhibitions please visit  https://casino-estoril.pt/pt/cultura/galeria-de-arte


 

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