The cultural association ARTU - arts for urban regeneration and transformation - has been founded by some young professionals to promote the arts and contribute in an innovative way to the urban development of Genova. ARTU has started making projects observing the cultural trends in Genova and aiming to fill the gap between structural changes and the inhabitants' perspectives on the city.
The association believes that artistic production, in particular the street arts, can contribute to regenerate places, promote local skills and play a critical part in the continuing urban and social transformations.
In these years ARTU has developed a solid relationship with the major municipal institutions and taken part in different local projects.
The leading project of the association is “Corpi Urbani/Urban Bodies” – International Festival of Dance in Urban Landscape, started in 2003. The event is a journey to discover urban spaces through the artistic experience of dance and consists of dancing performances, spectacular events, street dance, site specific projects and walking shows by Italian and International artists.
ARTU has been founded by Eliana Amadio, Pilar Orlando, Barbara Picatto, Italo Porcile.
ARTU is partner of the International network CIUDADES QUE DANZAN (CQD) and the Italian network ANTICORPI XL.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND OFFICE MANAGER
Eliana Amadio
ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR
Barbara Picatto
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Arti Grafiche Bicidi
WEB DESIGN
Cesare Cocito
PRESS OFFICE
ARTU
AUDIO & SOUND
V.T.A.
VIDEO
Marzio Mirabella
PHOTOGRAPHY
Marco Pezzati, Barbara Picatto