Montegiordano: the village that turns Love into Ceramics

Montegiordano: a village where Love becomes poetry and ceramics

In southern Italy, Montegiordano stands out as the "Village of Love Poetry". Its historic center functions as an open-air anthology: poems, song lyrics and handcrafted ceramics decorate facades and alleys, offering visitors a unique cultural itinerary.

The project aims to enhance local heritage and creative expression by integrating written and visual arts into the urban fabric. Selected works become part of the village's visual identity, giving authors a lasting public presence.

About the competition

• Theme: love in any form, expressed as an unpublished poem or song.
• Submissions per author: from 1 to 3 pieces.
• Jury: a panel of experts from music, literature and translation fields, including well-known cultural figures, will evaluate entries.
• Outcome: winning verses will be reproduced on the village’s walls and incorporated into its public heritage.

Why enter

Entering the competition helps promote a historic center and places your work within a living cultural landscape. The initiative fosters collaboration between visual and literary arts and offers emerging poets a chance to see their words integrated into the village environment.

Practical details

• Deadline for submissions: May 16, 2026.
• Required materials: texts in digital format; follow the official call for precise file types and submission procedures.
• Where to find the full call: the complete rules and participation instructions are available online in the competition’s official notice.

If you want to contribute to the enhancement of Italy’s small towns and have your poetry become part of a lasting urban project, this competition offers a direct way to make your voice visible in the village.