Thanks & Links
The African proverb ‘It takes a village to raise a child’ has never been more true than in the creation of Giro d’Arte.
So many people have been fired up by the idea of the Giro d’Arte, and first we want to thank the artists themselves for opening up their studios and giving so generously of their time to welcome visitors.
We also want to thank the Ufficio Cultura del Comune di Pietrasanta: Mayor Alberto Stefano Giovannetti, Valentina Fogher, Dina Albiani and the whole team.
We thank Il Centauro + B Art and Autentico, who have lent us space outside their restaurants for us to hand out maps and information on the Giro d’Arte.
The restaurant Le Tre Terrazze in Monteggiori has kindly shared their private car park for guests for the last evening event at Mammo.
After the Giro d'Arte's closing event, you can dine at Le Tre Terrazza and enjoy the spectacular view. Be sure to reserve well in advance - they are always sold out!
Telephone: +39 338 27 00 488 or +39 0584 913801
Address: Piazza degli artisti 6, Monteggiori, Camaiore
The wonderful people in the community who have contributed to many elements of the Giro d’Arte, including Ron and Janice Mehlman and some anonymous donors.
Also to all the volunteers who have distributed posters and maps and will help over the weekend of Giro d’Arte.
On the Giro d’Arte team
Jacob Cartwright for the original idea and generous input and hosting Materially Speaking for our presentation on Saturday 24th May.
Ashley MacLeod of Kairos Art, also for the original idea and for her endless hours and patience gathering artists' photos and logistical information for this website.
Mike Axinn, of 121 Box, for his unwavering support of Giro d’Arte and lending his skills and experience to this amazing community effort. He has made wonderful videograms for each artist participating - check them out on Instagram.
Gail Skoff, for generously shared her photos to support the Giro d’Arte and don't forget, she has her own show of work at 18:00 - 21:00 on the 24th May, in Monteggiori.
Dimitri Radoyce, for designing the artwork for our great logo, poster, map, T-shirts and banners. We are excited to host our end event at his museum MAMMO.
Ben Edmonds, for masterminding the web presence and usability of Giro d’Arte online. He has updated videos, photos, information and designed a wonderful layout to enable this event to be accessible online. His support to Giro d’Arte is incalculable and we extend a huge thanks.
Holly Hardy, for assisting Ben in creating the system and updating of our information online, and for running a very cool social media campaign. Special thanks for her professionalism squeezing our work seamlessly into her schedule singing with her band Kissing People while on tour this May supporting the English rock band Supergrass.
Rosi Fontana, Press. Rosi Fontana Press & Public Relations. info@rosifontana.it – mob. +39 335 5623246
For advice and best practices on open studios, special thanks to:
Frida Rusnak of Oslo Open Studios
Lily Gilston of Philadelphia Open Studio Tours
And a huge thanks for this great opportunity launching the first edition of Giro d'Arte. The countdown begins!
– Sarah Monk