Primo Lascialfari Painting Extempore

A Sunday of painting in the heart of the Mugello

The "Primo Lascialfari" Painting Extempore is one of the most beloved cultural events in San Piero a Sieve, a village within the municipality of Scarperia e San Piero, located in the heart of the Mugello area near Florence. For an entire day, the village turns into an open-air studio: artists of all backgrounds and ages spread out across the streets, squares, and most picturesque corners of the historic center and the surrounding countryside to paint live, right before the eyes of residents and visitors.

History and dedication

The event is dedicated to the memory of Primo Lascialfari and has become a landmark for painters and art lovers throughout the Mugello territory over the years. Promoted and organized by the Pro Loco of San Piero a Sieve with the patronage of the Municipality of Scarperia e San Piero, the Extempore combines a competitive spirit with a village festival atmosphere, involving local associations, schools, and artisans.

How the competition works

Participants have their canvases stamped in the morning and paint throughout the day, interpreting a theme chosen annually by the organizers, which relates to the village and its territory. The competition is divided into two sections:

• Adult section
• Youth section, dedicated to younger artists

In the afternoon, the works are submitted and displayed at the Oratorio della Compagnia, where the jury announces the winners and the awards ceremony takes place.

More than just painting

The day is enriched by numerous side events that bring the entire village to life:

• The "Il Mugello per me" photo contest, which rewards the most popular shots of the territory on social media
• The monthly "Mercanzie in Piazza" market along Via Provinciale, featuring antiques, crafts, and curiosities
• Terracotta working demonstrations by the Unione delle Fornaci della Terracotta di Samminiatello
• Watercolor and origami workshops for children
• Exhibitions of works created by local school students
• The traditional lunch featuring tortelli, a highly anticipated social moment

An appointment with the Mugello

Visiting the Extempore means discovering San Piero a Sieve in a special light, amidst easels, palettes, and the aromas of local cuisine. It is the perfect opportunity to combine art, a pleasant walk, and gastronomy in one of the most characteristic villages of the Tuscan Mugello, just a few kilometers from Florence.