InQuadrando Paesaggi
A century of art trails, following in the footsteps of Scandinavian painters in the village of Valle Roveto
About InQuadrando Paesaggi
InQuadrando Paesaggi: Art returns to Civita d'Antino
InQuadrando Paesaggi: A century of art trails is the cultural festival that brings art back to the heart of Civita d'Antino every summer, a small village perched in the Valle Roveto, in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo. The event was created to preserve and revive an extraordinary chapter of history: the artist colony that the Danish painter Kristian Zahrtmann founded here between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, attracting dozens of Scandinavian and European artists captivated by the light and landscape of the valley.
A century of Nordic painting in Abruzzo
Thanks to Zahrtmann and his students, Civita d'Antino became a significant destination for several decades during one of the most fruitful periods of Nordic painting. The village, its narrow alleys, and the vistas over the valley were captured in dozens of canvases now preserved primarily in Danish museums. InQuadrando Paesaggi reconnects this thread, bridging the memory of that colony with contemporary creation.
What the festival offers
- Exhibitions and displays set up throughout the historic center, including the permanent collection at Palazzo Ferrante
- The international artist residency "Paesaggi Contemporanei" (Contemporary Landscapes), featuring workshops in photography, painting, drawing, graphic design, comics, and visual arts
- Conferences and meetings with art historians, academics, and Grand Tour scholars
- Theatrical performances, screenings, and concerts in the village squares
- The Kristian Zahrtmann Plein Air Art Prize, an outdoor painting competition dedicated to the landscapes and folklore of Civita d'Antino
- The ACCDA Prize – Contemporary Art, showcasing works by the awarded artists
A collective regional project
InQuadrando Paesaggi is promoted by the Municipality of Civita d'Antino and organized by the cultural associations FEEL and Teatranti Tra Tanti, with the involvement of the Fine Arts Academy of L'Aquila, the Abruzzese Association of Rome, the Palazzo Ferrante Association, and local entities such as Cantina Hulias and Valle in Rete. The festival is sponsored by the Abruzzo Region and the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, and is officially presented in Rome at the Campidoglio, highlighting the bond between this small Marsican village and the grand European scope of its artistic history.
A village to experience
Participating in InQuadrando Paesaggi means discovering a lesser-known corner of inland Abruzzo, blending art, nature, and the traditions of the Valle Roveto. Alongside exhibitions and performances, visitors can enjoy tastings of local products and convivial moments, in an atmosphere that combines high culture with village hospitality.
InQuadrando Paesaggi — edition 2026
InQuadrando Paesaggi 2026 – 9th edition
The ninth edition of InQuadrando Paesaggi: A century of art trails takes place in Civita d'Antino (AQ) from July 14 to 18, 2026. The event was officially presented on June 15, 2026, in the Sala Laudato Sì of the Campidoglio in Rome, a sign of the prestige achieved by a festival created to promote the artist colony founded in the village by the Danish master Kristian Zahrtmann.
The program
Among the events announced for the 2026 edition:
- The international artist residency "Paesaggi Contemporanei", with workshops in photography, painting, drawing, graphic design, comics, and contemporary visual arts
- The opening of the permanent collection at Palazzo Ferrante featuring works by the organizing association
- The ACCDA Prize – Contemporary Art, awarded to artist Carmine De Amicis, who presents the installation ANCTIA
- The Kristian Zahrtmann Plein Air Art Prize, scheduled for Saturday, July 18, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The Kristian Zahrtmann Prize
The heart of the festival, the Plein Air Art Prize, takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2026: canvas stamping occurs from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in Piazza del Banco, submission of works by 6:00 PM, and the award ceremony from 8:00 PM. The competition, themed "Civita d'Antino, its landscapes and its folklore," is open free of charge to adult Italian and international artists, using any technique; the winner receives a prize of 500 euros, and the winning work becomes part of the Municipality's heritage.
Programme InQuadrando Paesaggi 2026
- July 14-18 – InQuadrando Paesaggi Festival: exhibitions in the historic center
- "Paesaggi Contemporanei" Artist Residency – workshops in photography, painting, drawing, graphic design, comics, and visual arts
- Palazzo Ferrante – opening of the permanent collection
- ACCDA Prize – Contemporary Art awarded to artist Carmine De Amicis with the installation ANCTIA
- Saturday, July 18, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Kristian Zahrtmann Plein Air Art Prize (canvas stamping 8:30-9:30 AM at Piazza del Banco, submission at 6:00 PM, award ceremony from 8:00 PM)
Highlights InQuadrando Paesaggi 2026
- 9th edition presented at the Campidoglio in Rome
- International artist residency "Paesaggi Contemporanei"
- Kristian Zahrtmann Plein Air Art Prize (500 euros for the winner)
- ACCDA Prize awarded to artist Carmine De Amicis with the installation ANCTIA
Prices InQuadrando Paesaggi 2026
Practical information — InQuadrando Paesaggi
Location
The festival takes place in the historic center of Civita d'Antino (AQ), postal code 67050, in the Valle Roveto, Abruzzo. Events are spread across the village's squares, historic palaces, and exhibition spaces (including Piazza del Banco and Palazzo Ferrante).
How to get there
By car: from Rome, take the A24/A25 motorway and the Liri expressway; from L'Aquila and Avezzano, continue towards Valle Roveto. The nearest train station is Avezzano, on the Rome–Pescara line, from which you can continue by car or local transport.
Admission and information
Many festival events are free to attend. Participation in the Kristian Zahrtmann Plein Air Art Prize is free, subject to registration via the form downloadable from the official website. For information: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — InQuadrando Paesaggi
Centro storico di Civita d'Antino