Italy allocates over €22 million for culture and performing arts in 14 metropolitan peripheries
The Italian Ministry of Culture, under the direction of Minister Dario Franceschini, has designated more than €22 million to support cultural and performing arts across 14 major cities. This initiative is intended to foster social inclusion and preserve cultural heritage. The funding distribution includes: Rome (€4,337,431), Milan (€2,512,085), Turin (€1,836,721), Naples (€1,920,281), Genoa (€1,455,086), Palermo (€1,548,567), Bologna (€1,226,567), Florence (€1,196,136), Bari (€1,129,154), Catania (€1,107,117), Venice (€1,049,213), Messina (€1,005,067), Reggio Calabria (€940,584), and Cagliari (€909,909). Franceschini noted the connection to the centenary of Pier Paolo Pasolini. Tommaso Sacchi, Milan's Culture Councillor, commended the funding for its role in enhancing live performances and community engagement.
Key facts
- Over €22 million allocated by Italian Ministry of Culture for cultural initiatives in peripheries of 14 metropolitan cities.
- Minister Dario Franceschini announced the funding as a 'new cultural redemption of Italian peripheries.'
- Funding focuses on music, dance, theater, concerts, and performing arts to drive spring recovery.
- Selected cities and allocations: Rome €4,337,431; Milan €2,512,085; Turin €1,836,721; Naples €1,920,281; Genoa €1,455,086; Palermo €1,548,567; Bologna €1,226,567; Florence €1,196,136; Bari €1,129,154; Catania €1,107,117; Venice €1,049,213; Messina €1,005,067; Reggio Calabria €940,584; Cagliari €909,909.
- Initiative linked to centenary of Pier Paolo Pasolini's birth.
- Criteria defined by agreements between Directorate General for Performing Arts and each municipality.
- Projects selected via public tenders among organizations funded by Fondo Unico per lo Spettacolo.
- Milan Culture Councillor Tommaso Sacchi praised the funding for supporting live performance sector hit by pandemic.
Entities
Artists
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
Institutions
- Ministero della Cultura
- Direzione Generale Spettacolo
- Fondo Unico per lo Spettacolo
- Comune di Milano
Locations
- Rome
- Milan
- Turin
- Naples
- Genoa
- Palermo
- Bologna
- Florence
- Bari
- Catania
- Venice
- Messina
- Reggio Calabria
- Cagliari
- Italy