Locarno e Valli Art Weekend

Locarno and Valli Art Weekend 2024
A journey through art, music and culture in the museums of the Locarno region

Centro Elisarion Minusio - Fondazione Ghisla Art Collection Locarno - Fondazione Remo Rossi Locarno - Museo Casa Rusca Locarno - Museo Casorella Locarno - Castello Visconteo Locarno - Fondazione Marguerite Arp Solduno - Museo Comunale d'Arte Ascona - Fondazione Monte Verità Ascona - Galleria Carlo Mazzi Tegna - Museo Centovalli e Pedomonte Intragna - Centro Internazionale di Scultura Peccia

The museums of the Locarno region are preparing to host an unmissable event for lovers of art and culture: the Locarno e Valli Art Weekend, the first edition of which will be held on 12 and 13 October 2024. A weekend dedicated to discovering the cultural and artistic wonders of the region, with a rich programme of special activities designed to involve audiences of all ages.

A unique and diversified experience
Each museum in the Locarno region will offer customised activities, allowing visitors to explore the exhibitions, exhibition spaces and their offerings in a new way. The programme includes, as far as possible, staggered timetables to allow visitors to attend several events, transforming the weekend into a true artistic tour through museums and valleys.

General overview of the proposed activities
- Thematic guided tours: unique insights into the proposed exhibitions
- Live concerts: classical music in atmospheric exhibition spaces
- Workshops for children: creative activities for the little ones, with interactive games and workshops
- Creative and playful activities: different games and activities that stimulate the imagination
- Film screenings: thematic film screenings
- Vernissage/Finissage and special openings: openings and closures of exhibitions or open houses

An invitation to discover the hidden beauties of the Locarno region
The Locarno e Valli Art Weekend aims to highlight the region's rich cultural heritage, allowing visitors to enjoy a multi-sensory experience, in which art is interwoven with the interesting activities on offer. A perfect opportunity for families, art enthusiasts, tourists and residents wishing to rediscover the area through a different lens.

The initiative is made possible thanks to the unprecedented collaboration between local museums, with the aim of promoting accessibility to culture and encouraging dialogue between tradition and innovation.

Where to find the complete programme
The detailed programme with timetables and information on each event is available on the official website: www.musei-locarnese.ch/art-weekend/. Reservations are recommended for some activities with limited places.

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• Exhibitions and fairs