ManaeArte 2026 in Manarola: 51 Artists for the 10th Edition
ManaeArte 2026 returns to Manarola from September 26 to October 4, 2026. This year, the event celebrates its 10th edition.
The exhibition brings together 51 artists at the Oratorio S.S. Annunziata. It also celebrates the long relationship between art, landscape and local culture.
In fact, Manarola has a long artistic tradition. Since the 1950s, the village has hosted the traditional Festa ai Pittori.
ManaeArte 2026: the 10th edition in Manarola
The new edition of ManaeArte brings art back to the heart of Manarola.
From September 26 to October 4, the Oratorio S.S. Annunziata will host works by 51 artists.
The exhibition brings together different artistic languages and creative styles. At the same time, it keeps the connection between art and the local landscape alive.
Therefore, ManaeArte is also an opportunity to discover Manarola from a different perspective.
Art in Manarola has a long history
The connection between art and Manarola did not begin with ManaeArte.
The village has a long history of painting that dates back to the 1950s. At that time, Manarola hosted the traditional Festa ai Pittori.
Artists came to the village to paint directly in the local landscape.
Their subjects included the village streets, houses and vineyards. In addition, the landscape offered views of narrow lanes and historic terraces.
The Festa ai Pittori di Manarola is therefore an important part of this artistic tradition.
The 8th Festa ai Pittori in the 1960s
An archive film offers an interesting look at this history.
The video documents the 8th Festa ai Pittori di Manarola, held during the 1960s.
The footage provides a glimpse into that artistic period. It also shows the relationship between artists and the landscape of Manarola.
Watch the archive film of the 8th Festa ai Pittori di Manarola
Art and landscape: a special connection
In Manarola, the landscape is more than a backdrop for art.
Before artists represented it, this territory was already shaped by human work.
Dry-stone walls, vineyards and terraces tell stories of centuries of work. They also reflect continuous care for the land.
For this reason, the landscape of the Cinque Terre has a special connection with art.
Artists observe a landscape shaped by generations of local work. Then, through painting, photography or other creative forms, they offer a new interpretation.
Where and when to visit ManaeArte 2026
Details:
- Event: ManaeArte
- Artists: 51
- Location: Oratorio S.S. Annunziata, Manarola
- Dates: September 26 – October 4, 2026
- Opening hours: every day, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The exhibition is therefore open every day throughout the event period.
Why visit ManaeArte in Manarola?
ManaeArte 2026 offers a chance to combine art with the discovery of the local landscape.
Visitors can explore works by 51 artists. At the same time, they can discover an artistic tradition connected with Manarola for decades.
The exhibition also offers a different way to look at the village.
Between one artwork and another, the landscape remains central. The houses, vineyards and terraces continue to tell the story of this unique place.
Manarola between art, memory and landscape
The 10th edition of ManaeArte renews an important local tradition.
From the Festa ai Pittori of the 1950s to the 2026 exhibition, art continues to interact with Manarola.
The story crosses different generations. However, the connection between artists, landscape and territory remains central.
From September 26 to October 4, 2026, discover ManaeArte in Manarola and experience the meeting of art, history and landscape.
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