Progetto Museo's Educational Outreach in Naples During Pandemic
Francesca Amirante, the president of Progetto Museo, addresses the difficulties faced by museum education in Naples amid the pandemic. Established in 1998, the organization has provided consulting for educational initiatives for the former Soprintendenza all'Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio and has created programs for various museums in Naples. It oversees projects for Amici di Capodimonte's Progetto Facciamo 100, Cappella Sansevero, Pio Monte della Misericordia, and Complesso di Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco. During the pandemic, Progetto Museo transitioned to online platforms, executing four initiatives, including 'La scuola adotta un Monumento' and 'Accogliere Ad Arte.' Looking ahead, plans include a digital archive and a significant cultural content narrative hub in Naples.
Key facts
- Progetto Museo was founded in 1998.
- Francesca Amirante is president of Progetto Museo.
- The association consulted for the former Soprintendenza all'Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio.
- Current projects include Progetto Facciamo 100 for Amici di Capodimonte.
- Online projects during pandemic: 'La scuola adotta un Monumento', 'Accogliere Ad Arte', 'La parola giusta' seminar.
- 'La scuola adotta un Monumento' is organized by Fondazione Napoli 99.
- 'La parola giusta' seminar was organized with Goethe-Institut Neapel.
- 'Accogliere Ad Arte' targets taxi drivers, police, transport and hospitality staff.
- Amirante criticizes that educational services are seen as 'additional'.
- Plans include an 'Archivio Digitale' and a 'Polo della narrazione dei contenuti culturali' in Naples.
Entities
Artists
- Francesca Amirante
Institutions
- Progetto Museo
- Soprintendenza all'Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio
- Amici di Capodimonte
- Cappella Sansevero
- Pio Monte della Misericordia
- Complesso di Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco
- Fondazione Napoli 99
- Goethe-Institut Neapel
- Artribune
Locations
- Naples
- Italy