From June 19, 2026, Reggiane Parco Innovazione will host Of. Art , an innovative cultural project that transforms the Park's historic spaces into a laboratory open to music, authorial storytelling, and training in the artistic sector.
Conceived by Andrea Gherpelli , the project enjoys the patronage of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia. The artistic and organizational direction is entrusted to a trio of professionals: Andrea Gherpelli himself (actor and singer-songwriter), Roberto Grossi (festival organizer and singer-songwriter), and Fabio Gallo (music journalist, director of the L'Altoparlante agency).
"We welcomed this project with great interest because it fits in with the goals of Reggiane Parco Innovazione: to bring art and culture into dialogue with the local area in a regenerated space returned to the city. Of. Art was born from Andrea Gherpelli's vision and from his and our determination to stimulate the public with quality artistic and musical events," says Luca Torri , CEO of STU Reggiane.
Of. Art's calendar includes contests, concerts, mini-live events, artist meetings, workshops, book and documentary presentations, photography exhibitions, and training courses, with a specific focus on songwriting, gender equality, and professional development in the cultural sector.
The first event is scheduled for Friday, June 19th at 9:00 pm in the Tecnopolo Conference Hall (Shed 19). Mauro Ermanno Giovanardi will present a live, narrative showcase with Marco Carusino on guitar. The first prize, Of. Art Artista in Luce , will be awarded during the evening, supported by Restart Engineering as main sponsor.
Subsequent events include the free Master Class “Communicating Music” (Friday 26 June) and the regional selection of the Fabrizio De Andrè Award (Saturday 27 June, 21 pm, Capannone 19).
Info: ofart.info@gmail.com