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October 8–18, 2026 - 30th Anniversary Exhibitions
To mark the anniversary, two parallel exhibition itineraries will be open to the public, tracing the history and evolution of the art of lace-making in Sansepolcro.
PALAZZO PRETORIO - Exhibition of Students’ Works
An exciting journey through thirty years of the school’s activities, where bobbin lace creations tell the story of the growth, mastery, and passion of generations of students (1996–2026).
ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS - Historical Exhibition & Lace Gallery
An archive of memories featuring vintage swatch books, historical documents, and the initiative to nominate the “Art of Italian Lace-Making” for inclusion on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Free admission to all events.
OCTOBER 10, 2026 - SANSEPOLCRO
from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., City Council Chamber, Palazzo delle Laudi, Via Giacomo Matteotti, No. 1
CELEBRATORY CONFERENCE & OFFICIAL INAUGURATION
Moderated and hosted by Michele Casini—opening remarks and institutional greetings: Greetings from the Municipality of Sansepolcro. Greetings and introduction by outgoing President Cosetta Gasparri.
SPEAKERS:
Prof. Marialuisa Rizzini, historian of textiles, costume, and textile arts: “The Historical Evolution, Cultural Value, and Preservation of the Art of Bobbin Lace.”
Dr. Alessandra Caputo: “The Role of Sansepolcro in the Evolution of Contemporary Lace”
Roundtable Discussion. Testimonials & Stories of Our Tradition: “STORIES FROM THE ‘GINNA MARCELLI’ SCHOOL.” A collective moment to give voice to the memories and recollections of the lace makers who lived and worked in the historic workshop.
THIRTY YEARS OF THE ASSOCIATION’S HISTORY - Experiences, anecdotes, and firsthand accounts from those who witnessed the Association’s founding and growth from 1996 to the present.
IN MEMORY AND GRATITUDE - A heartfelt tribute in memory of the unforgettable masters Lelia Riguccini and Marina Baragli, pillars of our tradition.
FREE ADMISSION EVENT.
WHEN
October 8–18, 2026 – 30th Anniversary Exhibition
October 10, 2026 – Conference and Roundtable Discussion
WHERE
30TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITIONS – Palazzo Pretorio and Association Headquarters
CELEBRATORY CONFERENCE & OFFICIAL OPENING - City Council Chamber, Palazzo delle Laudi