FabrianoInAcquarello

FabrianoInAcquarello, the world capital of watercolour

FabrianoInAcquarello is the most important international convention dedicated to watercolour painting on paper, held every spring in Fabriano, in the province of Ancona, in the heart of the Marche region. Founded in 2010 on the initiative of Anna Massinissa and the InArte association, the event attracts thousands of artists from around the world to the Apennine city, transforming it into an authentic open-air museum.

Why Fabriano?

It is no coincidence that the event chose Fabriano: the town has been famous for centuries for its high-quality paper production and is recognised as a UNESCO Creative City. Fabriano's watermarked paper, produced since the Middle Ages, is the natural support for watercolour artists worldwide, and this deep connection between the territory and watercolour art makes the exhibition unique.

A rich and participatory programme

Each edition offers a packed schedule of free activities open to everyone:

• Live technical demonstrations by international watercolour masters;
• Scattered exhibitions set up in the most evocative locations of the historic centre, from historic buildings to the Museum of Paper and Watermark;
• Workshops and laboratories for artists and enthusiasts;
• Plein air sessions, with artists painting outdoors in the streets and landscapes of the city;
• Meetings with Fabriano's master papermakers and cultural and musical events.

An international and widespread event

The event traditionally unfolds in several stages: a preview in Bologna followed by the main days in Fabriano, while the Città InAcquarello network takes artists to other villages and art cities in Central Italy. The International Collection, with over a thousand works donated by artists, remains on display in the city's historic venues for several weeks after the convention closes, extending the experience well beyond the opening days.

Art without borders

FabrianoInAcquarello is more than just an exhibition: it is a global gathering that celebrates sharing, friendship between cultures, and the universal language of watercolour. For the city of Fabriano, it represents one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year, capable of uniting the artisanal tradition of the Marche region with a profoundly international vocation.