Adriatic Identity through Development of Arts
AIDA wants to show that it is possible to consider the entire program area (Ita Alb Mon) from a single point of view, highlighting the many points of contact that exist between the citizens and the communities of the different territories involved. AIDA will create an Adriatic Identity Model based on memory awareness of the communities. The model will be develop along two paths: a desk research (with scientific purpose) and a field research (for a specific work with community through arts tool). The project will create local community networks in the cities of Lecce, Campobasso, Tirana and Ulcinj that will later be put together with the aim of creating a crossborder network of communities in the Adriatic area. The cities will be “pilot cities” in a perspective of development and follow-up of the project that aims to transfer this model to other cities and to map the entire program area. In each city, artistic projects will be carried out that will actively involve the entire community and all stakeholders. These activities will consider an in-depth work to recover the memory of the community and of the cities through storytelling and performing activities. The results from each city will be transformed into a single work of contemporary art: an original theatrical production that will involve artists from all areas. All activities will be closely connected to abandoned and forgotten places that are a symbol of the lost memory of the cities and of citizens. The project will enhance these forgotten places in terms of tourism through specific cultural and environmental actions involving communities and stakeholders. Project will improve the area by planting some trees chosen by the communities. The model of the project it is, as well, a brand building because it is exactly an innovative way to be part of artist and community project: PEOPLE, PLACES AND TREES, is a clear claim that would be a way for audience and tourism development.