La Scuola Open Source: Bari's Alternative Education Model
Established in 2015 by a group of young individuals from Bari, La Scuola Open Source (SOS) has earned recognition in Italy’s cheFare competition for cultural innovation. Situated in Bari Vecchia, this institution focuses on sharing knowledge, embracing new technologies, and encouraging DIY approaches. Since its official opening in January 2017, SOS has offered 9 courses and hosted 15 free events, engaging participants between the ages of 18 and 40. Co-founder Alessandro Tartaglia emphasizes that "open source" extends beyond technology to encompass political and social dimensions. By June 25, SOS will invite young creatives to join a summer lab, "Problemi comuni, soluzioni connettive," scheduled for July 23-31. Plans for the future include reaching secondary students, enhancing communication, and introducing a membership program for secure access.
Key facts
- La Scuola Open Source (SOS) won a cheFare prize in 2015.
- The school opened in January 2017 in Bari Vecchia.
- 9 courses/workshops and 15 events held in first 6 months.
- Participants aged 18-40, from Milan and Rome.
- Call for young creatives deadline June 25, 2017.
- Summer lab July 23-31, 2017 titled 'Problemi comuni, soluzioni connettive'.
- Collaboration with Giovanni Anceschi, who taught Basic Design.
- Future plans include audience expansion to age 14 and membership program.
Entities
Artists
- Alessandro Tartaglia
- Alessandro Balena
- Roberto Ladisa
- Lucilla Fiorentino
- Giovanni Anceschi
- Tommaso Guariento
- Roberto Pugliese
- Valerio Veneruso
Institutions
- La Scuola Open Source
- cheFare
- FF3300
- Macao
- Rural Hub
- ExFadda
- Mare Culturale
- Clac di Palermo
- Artribune
Locations
- Bari
- Italy
- Bari Vecchia
- Milan
- Rome
- Castrignano dei Greci
- Salento
- Ulm