SinagrArte

A contemporary art festival in the heart of the Nebrodi

SinagrArte is an international collective contemporary art festival that brings the village of Sinagra—a small gem in the Nebrodi Park in the province of Messina, Sicily—to life every summer. For several days, the historic center turns into a vast, open-air exhibition space where painting, photography, sculpture, installations, and poetry dialogue with the town's identity and its inhabitants. The main venue is the elegant Palazzo Salleo, an imposing 19th-century building once belonging to the noble Sicilian family of the same name, recently acquired and restored by the Municipality.

History and Identity

Born from a local cultural project rooted in the 1980s, SinagrArte has grown into a highly anticipated event of the Nebrodi summer. The festival brings together different generations of artists: emerging talents alongside masters with over thirty years of experience, in a dialogue that showcases the creative vitality of the region. Each edition features a central theme: the 2025 edition, the fourth, was dedicated to "Ithaca," a metaphor for homecoming and self-discovery, explored through memory, vision, and civic engagement.

What to Expect

• Widespread exhibitions in the halls of Palazzo Salleo, as well as in the squares and public spaces of the village
• Works of painting, photography, sculpture, and installation by emerging and established artists
• Poetry readings with local poets and storytelling sessions
• Live music, meetings, workshops, and outdoor performances
• A constant focus on civic and social issues, with special projects and reportage

Art that meets the people

One of the most appreciated aspects of the festival is the choice to take art beyond the confines of exhibition halls, with installations and performances scattered throughout the streets and squares of Sinagra. It is a way to reach the public, evoke emotions, and spark reflection, transforming the entire village into an open-air exhibition route. The festival is curated by Filippo Puglia and organized by the Municipality of Sinagra in collaboration with the Pro Loco Sinagra Centofontane.

Sinagra and the Nebrodi

Visiting SinagrArte is also a perfect opportunity to discover Sinagra and the Nebrodi area, with its nature, traditions, and the typical gastronomy of inland Sicily. The village, crossed by the stream of the same name, preserves a compact and welcoming historic center, the ideal setting for an event that makes the encounter between art and community its hallmark.