What is Piazza dell'Arte?
Piazza dell'Arte is a major socio-cultural event held in Messina, organized primarily by the Morgana and O.R.U.M. University Associations. It has become one of the most anticipated events of the Messinese spring, transforming academic spaces into an open-air stage.
The Project
The event was created with the goal of highlighting young local talents, offering them a free and participatory showcase. It usually takes place in the Central Courtyard of the University of Messina and on the Rectorate Staircase.
Morning and Afternoon
Art workshops, live painting (often in collaboration with the "E. Basile" Art High School), and cultural seminars (such as the "Symposium").
Evening
The highlight of the event with live performances by bands, soloists, dancers, actors, and performance artists.
Contest
Often features photography exhibitions and contests (like the one dedicated to Michelangelo Vizzini) with live award ceremonies.
Associations Involved
Although the primary organization is led by the Morgana and O.R.U.M. Associations, the event is the result of a network of collaborations:
- Morgana & O.R.U.M. AssociationsThe engine of the initiative. It handles logistics, open calls for artists, and volunteer coordination.
- Institutional PartnersThe event is supported by the University of Messina (UniMe) and ERSU.
- Other OrganizationsOften supported by other student or cultural associations (e.g., Youth Forum, Decimo Sommerso), making the event a unifying moment for the entire community.