Immagina – International Photography Festival

Immagina, fine art photography in the heart of Lanciano

Immagina – International Photography Festival is one of the most distinctive cultural events in Lanciano, in the province of Chieti, in the heart of the Frentano area of Abruzzo. Established in 2012 and now boasting over ten editions, the festival is conceived and promoted by the Social Photography Street 6212 Association, presided over by Lanciano-born photographer Roberto Colacioppo, the heart and artistic director of the event.

The Polo Museale Santo Spirito, the festival's hub

The main venue is the evocative Polo Museale Santo Spirito, located within the former convent complex in Lanciano's historic center. For several days, the halls host photographic exhibitions, while the evenings come alive with talks: public meetings where authors, photojournalists, and photo editors share their work and their perspective on the world. The festival pays special attention to documentary and humanistic photography, providing space for social reportage, border stories, and long-term projects.

The Lifetime Achievement Golden Pin

A central moment of every edition is the presentation of the SPS6212 Golden Pin, a lifetime achievement award given to great names in Italian and international photography. Over the years, the award has celebrated masters of the lens and renowned photojournalists, often in memory of late authors, making the festival a point of reference for enthusiasts and professionals in the sector throughout Abruzzo and beyond.

A festival that engages with the city

Immagina is more than just an exhibition: the program includes meetings with schools, educational workshops, photography book presentations, and projects created with local students, from the Department of Architecture in Pescara to the high schools of Lanciano. The festival is part of the Culture Month calendar promoted by the Municipality of Lanciano, which weaves together theater, music, literature, and visual arts between spring and early summer.

Why visit

For those who love photography, Immagina is an opportunity to see high-quality exhibitions live and listen to the voices of established authors in an intimate and authentic setting. For those visiting Abruzzo, it is also an excellent excuse to discover Lanciano, a Frentano city of art known for its Corso Trento e Trieste, its historic bridges, and the Eucharistic Miracle.