The name “Averna Space Open” says enough already. An open structure at the service of the city ready to welcome proposals for events, exhibitions, installations, workshops and meetings. Establish itself as a creative forge for the main artistic and cultural events in Sicily. The well-known house from amari, founded in 1896, has taken charge of the urban regeneration of the former Ducrot furniture factory purchased in the 90s. She wanted to make it a new point of artistic and sustainable interest in Palermo and she succeeded. The city is not without places of art and meeting places, due to its noble history, but something more innovative was missing. A place of expression, an antibody capable of redefining and directing the cultural identity of the city in the 2000s. The architect thought about it Francesca Italian to arrange 2000 square meters with the collaboration of the community hub Cre.Zi. Plus and the Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa Ets. The former abandoned space has been redesigned to become a garden square with plants and aromatic herbs, a relaxation area with tables and chairs available for studying and working. An amphitheater gives the dimension of the representations of various kinds that are being organised. As for the neighborhood where everything has been done, the citizens have already given a sign of sharing, participating in gardening workshops and bringing flowers and plants themselves.
Sociality merges with artistic manifestations
Art and shows are fine, but the life of the "Space" must somehow coincide with the life of the people, with their sociality. Averna Spazio Open, in fact, will not only be destined for quality events but it is hunting for ideas. An exciting novelty especially for young Sicilians and others. To this end, the promoters have set up the "call for ideas", an original way to receive projects from all those who accept the spirit of the Averna company: solidarity, sustainability, culture, talent. In other words, original proposals are awaited in the hub of the Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa. To present one - explains the organization - it will be sufficient to send an email to the address projects@avernaspaceopen.it that tells the concept and describes the program. The projects received will be analyzed by Averna and by the association of Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa. Then the best ones will be able to obtain a series of benefits on the granting and use of Averna Spazio Open. May the environment, care and protection of the space in the heart of Palermo always be safeguarded. Clarice Pinto, Campari Group marketing director, says that "more than 150 years after its birth, in Caltanissetta, Averna offers as a gift to the city of Palermo and all of Sicily a meeting place, socializing and cultural production. A place of shared planning, which will come to life thanks above all to the participation of the local community and cultural operators". They shouldn't disappoint.
