Madonnari in Adria, an event that will be dedicated to the memory of Francesca, Carlotta and all the young people who died prematurely and much more. Everything is evolving.
Madonnari in Adria
Next May 25, 2024 Here in Adria, we will be able to see a real stage, like a colorful and flowery carpet. We will be able to attend the 4th edition of the Madonnara Art Masters "City of Adria", a local excellence and pride that attracts Many curious onlookers and visitors attended. This year's event will be entirely dedicated to Francesca's memory, Carlotta and all the young people who died prematurely.
The event is growing, and this year we'll see the participation of many preschools. It was decided to assign spaces along the southern avenue to each school building. Here, children will be able to color and create drawings. already traced for them on the porphyry. Well, in addition to the participation of a dozen master street painters Of national and international renown, children will also contribute to the event. We will see schools from Adria, Papozze, Ariano Polesine, Porto Tolle, Pettorazza Grimani, Corbola, Bottrighe, Rivà, and Castelmassa.
Art of the Madonnari
In this way, children will be given the opportunity to learn and master the basic skills and techniques needed to create small masterpieces. Subsequently, to spread the tradition, the madonnari committee will organize workshops in schools that request them. WORKSHOPS To teach the use of chalk on porphyry. The resulting paintings will be true expressions of art, albeit ephemeral, created with materials that, unfortunately, will not last.
However, chalk, water-soluble pastels, or chalk powders have an intrinsic poetry to be learned. The artists participating in the event will use fingertips, sponges, blenders, and other similar tools. However, they will not use liquid mediums, including water, following tradition. This year's competition, in line with the event, intends to underline its connection with the Christian tradition, exalting its popularity, appreciated for the beauty of colors that still today evoke unique emotions in the public.
Conservatory and middle schools with a focus on music in Ariano Polesine Porto Tolle and Villadose – Madonnari in Adria
Ultimately, the event has always been part of popular Christian sacred art, also appreciated by many foreign tourists. It is therefore important to contribute to the preservation and promotion of this precious Italian cultural heritage, also known abroad. Furthermore, during the competition, there will be musical performances by students of the Conservatory and middle schools with a musical focus of Ariano Polesine, Porto Tolle and VilladoseThen, at the end of the competition, a special jury will award prizes in the form of discount vouchers, which can be used to purchase educational materials for schools. This will contribute to the growth and development of arts education in local communities.
