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| ART INCONTRO SICILIA is an 18 day program of creative workshops and touring, exploring south-eastern Sicily and Palermo through its visual and written culture. The program is designed for people with an interest in visual art, Italian culture and a desire to find time and inspiration for their own creative projects. | |
| The setting for ART INCONTRO SICILIA is Siracusa (Syracuse), the city that once rivalled Athens as the most important cultural centre in the Greek world. Situated on the scenic Ionian coast and graced with two natural harbours, Siracusa presents a fascinating hybrid of baroque, classical and prehistoric layers. | |
| Our home in Siracusa is the beguiling island of Ortigia, the cultural and historic heart of the city. Despite its grand baroque and Catalan architecture, Ortigia is an intimate and enchanting place. The centre’s crumbling facades are framed by beautiful wrought-iron balconies and the largely pedestrian streets invite aimless wandering and quiet reflection. As a contrast, the program ends with four days and nights in the Sicilian capital, Palermo. Once boasting the most multicultural population in Europe, Palermo is an intriguing maze of Moorish alleys and sumptuous Arab-Norman architecture. |
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| ART INCONTRO SICILIA is flexible, relaxed and designed to foster each participant’s creative interests. Highlights include a train journey around Europe’s largest volcano, Mount Etna; excursions to the ancient sites of Pantalica and Palazzolo Acreide; opportunities to explore the architectural jewels of Noto, Catania and Palermo; visits to artisan workshops, local markets, museums and galleries and time for your own artwork. You can try everything or pursue a particular aspect of the program. | |
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CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Our exploration of Sicily begins with books and reading. Before departure, participants will receive a selection of writing that has been inspired by the region. The anthology will include fiction, essays, poetry, biography, history, fairytales and recipes. A series of drawing and printmaking sessions have been built into the program to provide an opportunity to record impressions, share ideas and develop skills. The sessions incorporate drawing field trips and structured printmaking workshops. These sessions are flexible to accommodate different levels of experience and creative approaches and will encourage experimentation with ideas and media. Alternatively, you may use these sessions to pursue your own self-directed creative project. |
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| To inspire you further, the practical art making is complemented by visits to a selection of artisan workshops, contemporary arts spaces, museums, markets and archaeological sites. | |
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ACCOMMODATION ART INCONTRO has secured a number of small, independent apartments in the historic centre of Ortigia. The apartments have a three-star or four-star rating and are fully self-contained with independent kitchen, living area, bathroom and bedroom. Twin and single accommodation options are available. |
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The accommodation is located within easy walking distance to Ortigia’s beautiful piazza and our art studio. A variety of excellent restaurants, cafés, grocery shops, banks and other service providers are also within close proximity to the apartments. Siracusa’s daily markets and the main bus terminus which links the city to other major centres can also be reached comfortably on foot. In Palermo we will be staying in a pleasant three-star hotel conveniently located in the historic centre of the city. |
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Sample ART INCONTRO SICILIA itinerary The itinerary is a PDF format. If you do not have Acrobat Reader on your computer, download a free copy. To receive the complete 18 day itinerary, with current dates, prices and booking conditions, email ART INCONTRO and nominate ART INCONTRO SICILIA. |