Predaia Arte e Natura Artistic Residency — Land Art 2026

An open-air museum in the Coredo woods

Predaia Arte e Natura is a permanent art project located in the "Alla Torre" Park, in the village of Coredo, the heart of the Predaia municipality in Val di Non (Autonomous Province of Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige region). Along a gentle, accessible loop trail nestled among pines and larches, a true open-air gallery unfolds: over forty wooden sculptures and four large art installations capture the gaze of those walking through the woods, turning a stroll into a journey through hidden magic.

The 2026 Land Art Residency

The 2026 Land Art Artistic Residency takes place from June 22nd to July 1st, 2026. Through an open call for national and international artists and collectives, the project has selected three new site-specific works designed in direct dialogue with the natural landscape. The installations use natural, sustainable, or low-impact materials and are evaluated based on their ability to establish an authentic and meaningful relationship with the woodland setting.

The theme: mystery, magic, and fantasy

The 2026 Land Art theme allows for creative freedom, with a focus on proposals that interpret and enhance the allure of mystery, magic, and the fantastic. This theme is deeply rooted in the local history: during the 17th century, Coredo was tragically at the center of the Anaunia Inquisition trials, which led to the condemnation of several people accused of witchcraft. Today, the project reinterprets those stories in a contemporary, poetic, and at times playful way.

A trail for everyone

The route is designed for families, children, and people with reduced mobility: a loop trail without significant elevation changes that connects the "Alla Torre" Park to the evocative "Viale dei Sogni" (Avenue of Dreams) and the small lakes of Tavon and Coredo. The artworks are strategically distributed throughout the woods, creating contemplative islands immersed in nature. Access to the trail is free and open all year round.

Beyond Land Art

The "Predaia Arte e Natura" project is multidisciplinary and also includes the International Wood Sculpture Symposium (which usually takes place every summer in August, bringing new sculptures to the shores of Lake Coredo), a photo contest, a short story literary prize, and personal exhibitions hosted at Casa da Marta and the former Town Hall of Coredo. The cultural evenings accompanying the editions are inspired by the themes of the UN 2030 Agenda, combining art, nature, and sustainability.

Organizers

The initiative is promoted by the Municipality of Predaia with the support of the local ASUC, the Cassa Rurale Val di Non, the Autonomous Province of Trento, the Trentino-Alto Adige Region, and the Val di Non Tourist Board.