Porto Venere Art, Show, adn Journalism Award Announces 2024 Winners and Gala Event
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The Municipality of Porto Venere will host the seventh edition of the “Porto Venere, Art, Show and Journalism Award” on September 21st, recognizing excellence in poetry, narrative, and childrenS literature. A national and international personality distinguished in culture and communication will also be honored during the ceremony, held in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall from 3:00 PM. A gala evening for jurors and winners will precede the awards on September 20th at the Hotel della Baia Ai Grazie.
Award Recipients – 2024 Edition
The jury, chaired in memoriam by the late Alessandro Quasimodo, a renowned theatrical director, writer, and poet, has selected the following winners:
Poetry (Unpublished):
First Place: Virginia Annalisa Pravato and Sebastiano Alba
Second Place: Not specified in the original text.
Third Place: Not specified in the original text.
Poetry (Published):
First Place: Silvio Raffo with “The insecure ecstasy”
Second Place: Carmelo Consoli
Third Place: Max Mazzoli
Narrative (Unpublished Stories):
First Place: Lidia Marsili with “The promise of the Bucaneve”
Second Place: Gabriele Andreani
Third Place: Ada Grechi
Narrative (Published Stories):
First Place: Licia Allara with “The breath of the Europe Europe”
Second Place: Donatella Brusati
Third Place: Angela Maria Fruzzetti and Graziano Di Benedetto
Fiction – Children’s Literature:
First Place: Virna chessari and Ave Comi with “Spring skies – Journey to the world of Alda Merini”
Second Place: Stefano Patera
Third Place: Dario Masi and Viviano Vannucci
The Jury
The award benefits from a distinguished jury led in memoriam by Alessandro Quasimodo. The current jury members are:
Executive President: Marina Pratici
Vice-President: Marzia Data
Members: Daniela Tagliafico, Biancamaria Rizzardi, Maria Cristina Plan, maria Rosaria Annunziata, Gianfranco Bontempi, and Lorenzo Masi.
About the Porto Venere Award
the “Porto Venere, Art, Show and Journalism Award” aims to celebrate and promote artistic and journalistic talent on a national and international scale. The award, bestowed by the Municipality of Porto Venere, recognizes outstanding contributions to literature, storytelling, and communication.The event contributes to the cultural vibrancy of Porto Venere, a picturesque Ligurian town known for its artistic heritage and stunning coastal scenery. https://portovenere.liguria.it/en/
Looking Ahead
The Municipality of Porto Venere continues its commitment to fostering creativity and recognizing excellence in the arts and media. the annual award ceremony serves as a platform for emerging and established talents,enriching the cultural landscape of the region and beyond. Future editions of the award promise to build on this legacy, attracting even greater participation and showcasing the power of artistic expression.
note: The original text was missing details regarding the second and third place winners in the Unpublished Poetry category. This information was not available through a fast search and has been noted.