Deruta turns into an open-air gallery: six ceramic exhibitions across

Deruta becomes an open-air gallery

From April 16 to 26 Deruta hosts a city-wide program of ceramic exhibitions: six events held in museums, historic venues and public squares that showcase tradition, international exchange and educational and solidarity projects.

• April 16, 12:30 – Regional Museum of Ceramics: opening featuring about twenty works from cities belonging to the European Route of Ceramics.
• April 16, 18:30 – "Francesco: the imprint of ceramics": roughly fifty pieces from 60 AICC member centers, presented as part of the 800th-anniversary commemorations of Saint Francis of Assisi.
• April 18 – Magnini Art High School: exhibition of student works, the result of educational projects and personal storytelling through ceramic objects.
• April 18 – Antica Fornace Grazia: "La strada bianca, ceramics from Dehua to Gubbio", placing Chinese ceramic art alongside local craftsmanship.
• April 25, 16:00 – Piazza dei Consoli: "Art that heals", a solidarity exhibition born from workshops at the Daniele Chianelli Residence.
• April 26, 10:00 – Piazza dei Consoli: exhibition of ceramic works created by guests of the Centro Speranza in Fratta Todina.

The program brings together delegations from 12 countries and 60 member organizations of the Italian Association of Ceramic Cities (AICC), reinforcing Deruta's role in the national and European ceramic arts scene.

Practical tips for visitors

• Arrive early for openings if you want to attend inaugurations and meet exhibitors.
• Most events are in the historic center: plan to walk between venues and verify exact opening hours with the Regional Museum of Ceramics.
• For details on individual exhibitions or guided visits, contact local organizers or the museum directly.

Author: Cristiano Vano