FIUMARA D' ARTE
Fiumara d’Arte literally translates as River of Art, and consists of an unusual attempt at exhibiting contemporary sculpture in a kind of open-air museum, that takes advantage of the natural landscape to arrive at a symbiosis of art and nature and provides interested visitors an opportunity of exploring secluded and off-the-beaten-track spots.
The first stretch of the itinerary snakes its way along the coast; then, it ventures inland through a forested region between the Nebrodi and the Madonie Mountains. The project, initiated a few years ago, is continuing, thanks to the cooperation of contemporary artists from Italy and abroad. Allow at least half a day.
The project is revitalised annually with a great event held in Pettineo when kilometres of canvas are laid out along the lenght of the main street and dozens of painters arrive to claim their stretch of allocated space. (The event usually takes place in June. To confirm the dates
telephone the Hotel Atelier sul Mare).