Opentour Festival in Bologna Celebrates 10th Edition with Student Art
Running from June 18 to 23, 2024, the 10th edition of Opentour aims to bridge research from the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna with the local gallery scene. Curated by Carmen Lorenzetti and Giuseppe Lufrano, this event showcases student works from the Department of Visual Arts and Design across 28 different exhibition venues. A highlight, 'Giovani talenti in galleria,' will launch on June 20 in partnership with the Association of Modern and Contemporary Art Galleries. The Art Up 2024 award will be presented at the Academy on June 22 at 6 PM, with Lorenzo Balbi leading the jury. Additional exhibitions will take place at Kappa_Nöun, Fondazione Gramsci, and Biblioteca Salaborsa.
Key facts
- Opentour festival 10th edition runs June 18-23, 2024 in Bologna.
- Curated by Carmen Lorenzetti and Giuseppe Lufrano for third consecutive year.
- Features works from students of Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna across 28 venues.
- Central event 'Giovani talenti in galleria' opens June 20 with 10 participating galleries.
- Art Up 2024 award ceremony on June 22 at Corte del Terribilia, Academy of Fine Arts.
- Jury chaired by Lorenzo Balbi (MAMbo), includes Enea Righi and Eva Brioschi.
- Three prizes awarded: critics', collectors', graphic and illustration.
- Winning works acquired by Banca di Bologna, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna, Collezione Falconi Leidi.
Entities
Artists
- Carmen Lorenzetti
- Giuseppe Lufrano
- Lorenzo Balbi
- Enea Righi
- Eva Brioschi
- Danilo Danisi
- Carlo Branzaglia
- Rosanna Fioravanti
- Fabio Marchese
- Carlo Messori
- Marcello Morresi
- Elisa Tranfaglia
- Caterina Angelucci
Institutions
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna
- Associazione Gallerie d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
- AF Gallery
- Galleria d'Arte Cinquantasei
- Galleria Enrico
- Galleria Stefano Forni
- Galleria Studio Cenacchi
- Galleria Studio G7
- L'ARIETE artecontemporanea
- P420
- Studio la Linea Verticale
- the rooom
- Fondazione Zucchelli
- MAMbo
- Banca di Bologna
- Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna
- Collezione Falconi Leidi
- Kappa_Nöun
- Fondazione Gramsci di Bologna
- Biblioteca Salaborsa
- Artribune
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- San Lazzaro di Saven
- Bergamo