Bologna celebra la giovane creatività: una settimana di mostre, performance e progetti diffusi
From June 9 to 13, 2026, Bologna will host the 12th edition of OPENTOUR, an event organized by the Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna in collaboration with the Associazione Gallerie d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Confcommercio Ascom Bologna and the Fondazione Zucchelli. The program opens with “Openshow,” an exhibition featuring over 500 works by students from the Visual Arts and Design departments, followed by “Giovani talenti in galleria,” a curated project involving 31 local galleries that display works by advanced students. The event also includes performances, public art projects, and the Premi Art Up 2026 awards, which recognize outstanding works and help emerging artists enter public and private collections.
This event matters because it strengthens the bridge between art education and the professional contemporary art system, giving young artists concrete visibility and career opportunities. By integrating exhibitions into the urban fabric through collaborations with institutions like Villa delle Rose, Biblioteca Salaborsa, Museo Morandi, and the Padiglione de l’Esprit Nouveau, OPENTOUR also demonstrates how art can engage with the city’s social and cultural life, fostering a dynamic ecosystem for emerging talent.