Volterra Named First Tuscan City of Culture for 2022
In 2022, Volterra, an ancient city of Etruscan origin located in Pisa, has been designated the inaugural Città Toscana della Cultura by the Tuscany Region, following Procida's recognition as the Italian Capital of Culture for the same year. From 2023 onwards, this title will be awarded through a formal selection process. Volterra had previously sought the title of Italian Capital of Culture in 2021, backed by over 150 associations and 52 municipalities, presenting a proposal titled 'Rigenerazione Umana' that highlighted alabaster and light. The city plans to revise its candidacy program to focus on cultural regeneration and inclusion. A significant initiative includes a theater project within Volterra prison, funded with a €1.2 million budget from the Ministry of Justice, with a tender deadline set for February 28, 2022.
Key facts
- Volterra is the first Città Toscana della Cultura for 2022.
- The title was established by the Tuscany Region after Procida became Italian Capital of Culture 2022.
- Eugenio Giani announced the title will become an annual practice from 2023.
- Volterra had applied for Italian Capital of Culture 2021 and was in the shortlist.
- The theme of Volterra's program is 'Rigenerazione Umana' (Human Regeneration).
- A theater will be built inside the Volterra prison, led by Compagnia della Fortezza and Armando Punzo.
- The theater project has a budget of €1.2 million from the Ministry of Justice.
- The tender for the theater design and construction closes on February 28, 2022.
Entities
Artists
- Armando Punzo
- Rosso Fiorentino
- Cesare Beccaria
Institutions
- Regione Toscana
- Compagnia della Fortezza
- Ministero della Giustizia
- Provveditorato alle Opere pubbliche
- Artribune
Locations
- Volterra
- Pisa
- Tuscany
- Italy
- Procida