Selvatica 2026 in Biella: arts and nature festival

Selvatica 2026 – Art and Nature Festival

From 25 April to 19 July 2026 Selvatica returns to the Polo Culturale di Biella Piazzo with a program focused on nature, environmental protection and artistic expression. The festival features painting, photography and sculpture exhibitions, alongside educational workshops and related events aimed at raising awareness on environmental issues.

What to see

Highlights include:

• John James Audubon exhibition: an exceptional group of around forty works by the American naturalist, showcasing bird illustrations from The Birds of America.
• Alice Zanin's sculptures: paper and bronze bird sculptures created for the festival, in conversation with Audubon's works.
• Photography: curated by Fabrizio Lava, featuring Zheng Xiaolin's poetic black-and-white series and selections from the Glanzlichter nature photography contest.
• Installations and site-specific projects: including Michela Cavagna's The Sociable Waver, with sound contributions by Emiliano Battistini.
• Scientific exhibition: "Aliens – The conquest of Italy by plants and animals introduced by humans", curated by Francesco Tomasinelli and Raffaella Fiore.
• Competition sections: displays of finalists from Be Natural/Be Wild and the Nord Ovest Naturae Photo Contest.

Practical information

When: 25/04/2026 - 19/07/2026

Where: Polo Culturale di Biella Piazzo – Palazzi Gromo Losa and Ferrero, Corso del Piazzo 22/24, 13900 Biella (BI), Italy

Opening hours: Friday 15:00–19:00; Saturday and Sunday 10:00–19:00. Special opening: 25–26 April, 1 May, 1–2 June 10:00–19:00.

Tickets: full €10, reduced €8. Free educational visits for Biella schools (info and bookings: +39 015 2523058 / +39 370 3432114).

Organisers and curators: Palazzo Gromo Losa Srl, E20Progetti and Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Biella. Curators: Lorenza Salamon and Fabrizio Lava.

Website and social: official site: http://www.selvaticafestival.net; Instagram: selvatico_festival; Facebook: Selvatica. Check official channels for updates on workshops and side events.

Why visit

Selvatica is ideal for nature lovers and art audiences alike: it presents works that blend scientific observation with visual storytelling, offers family- and school-friendly activities, and creates moments for reflection on biodiversity and conservation within an accessible cultural venue.