Culture as a tessera.
In a mosaic, a single tessera means nothing on its own. Together with others, it forms a picture. That is how we understand culture: something built by many people and which is never finished.
About us
Espacio La Tesela is a non-profit cultural association. It was founded in Lucena on 29 February 2024, a day that only occurs once every four years.
We have premises on Calle Veracruz which house a coworking space, an exhibition space and an open, intergenerational and intercultural programme of events. The three elements feed into one another: those who come to work come across an exhibition, and those who come for a workshop discover a place to work.
How La Tesela came into being
Handmade
We set up the space with our own hands and very few resources, drawing on the expertise of family and friends.
Culture, space and community
Promote Culture
It belongs to everyone and is a right. We support the work done by others.
Create Space
A place with an open door, where people work, create and come together.
Weave Community
Local residents, artists, collectives and organisations, of all ages and backgrounds.
What we’re all about
So that culture can reach everyone, wherever they come from and whatever their age, and so that anyone with a story to tell has a place to tell it.
- No one should be left out
- Culture is a right. Access for everyone, wherever they come from.
- Equality
- Greater representation of women in cultural, social and economic life.
- The territory
- The environment, the countryside and villages full of people.
- Intergenerational
- History, heritage and trades passed down from one generation to the next. People of all ages come together here.
- Interculturalism
- Different cultures, traditions and perspectives, all in one place and on an equal footing.
- Living together
- Dialogue, diversity, cooperation and human rights.
What we do
- Fine arts and contemporary creation
- The environment, rural life and depopulation
- Entrepreneurship and digital innovation
- Health, sport and healthy habits
- Traditions, history and heritage
- Equality, diversity and a culture of peace
- International cooperation and volunteering
The nine cultural rights that guide us
- Take part in cultural life.
- Access and enjoy our cultural heritage.
- To preserve, protect and develop cultural identities.
- To receive education and cultural training.
- Create with artistic freedom.
- To ensure that the moral and material interests of creators are protected.
- Experience cultural diversity without discrimination.
- Preserving historical memory and accessing information.
- To participate in the formulation of public cultural policies.
La Tesela: key facts
See past events-
2026
0 activities 1 exhibition
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2025
0 activities 2 exhibitions
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2024
0 activities 2 exhibitions
Get involved
La Tesela is made up of many people. We’re still missing yours.
Write to us
You can also contact us by email at hola@latesela.org, or via WhatsApp.