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Second edition of aulArte teacher training program launches in Turin

institutional · 2026-04-26

In Turin, the second round of aulArte has kicked off, a teacher training program supported by Fondazione Arte CRT in collaboration with the Regional School Directorate of Piedmont. This initiative works alongside various educational organizations like Castello di Rivoli and Fondazione Merz, among others. Aiming to leverage contemporary art in teaching, it will benefit 30 selected schools in Piedmont by offering free training for teachers from October 2025 to March 2026. The opening workshop, titled 'L’arte come scintilla per nuove prospettive: il potere trasformativo della domanda,' is set for October 18 at Castello di Rivoli, led by Paola Zanini. Additional workshops are scheduled throughout the following months at various locations, covering topics from creative writing to specific artist exhibitions.

Key facts

  • Second edition of aulArte teacher training program launched in Turin
  • Promoted by Fondazione Arte CRT with Regional School Directorate of Piedmont
  • Involves Education Departments of six institutions: Castello di Rivoli, Cittadellarte – Fondazione Pistoletto, Fondazione Merz, PAV, Pinacoteca Agnelli, GAM
  • Free training sessions for teachers from October 2025 to March 2026
  • Supports 30 selected schools in Piedmont
  • First workshop October 18 at Castello di Rivoli curated by Paola Zanini
  • Cittadellarte sessions on November 8 and January 17, 2026
  • Fondazione Merz events on November 11 and March 10, 2026
  • GAM workshops on November 17, 24, and December 1 led by Alessandra Racca
  • PAV events on December 10 and March 18, 2026
  • Pinacoteca Agnelli sessions on January 31 and March 14, 2026

Entities

Artists

  • Mario Merz
  • Marisa Merz
  • Elisabetta Di Maggio
  • Binta Diaw
  • Piero Gilardi
  • Alice Neel

Institutions

  • Castello di Rivoli
  • Cittadellarte – Fondazione Pistoletto
  • Fondazione Merz
  • PAV Parco Arte Vivente
  • Pinacoteca Agnelli
  • GAM – Galleria Civica d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
  • Fondazione Arte CRT
  • Direzione Scolastica Regionale del Piemonte
  • Circobiloba
  • Open School del Terzo Paradiso
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Turin
  • Italy
  • Piedmont
  • Rivoli
  • Castello di Rivoli
  • Cittadellarte
  • PAV
  • Pinacoteca Agnelli
  • GAM

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