TROPEArte: Accademia degli Archi hosts private guided visits, filming, podcasts, events, and workshops dedicated to history, art, and culture (see below for examples of past and future events). If you’d like to book the Arches for an activity, please see our info and pricing chart below, and contact us at:
E-mail: info@tropearte.com, Instagram: @TROPEArte
Info and Pricing
| Guided Visits | Get the inside scoop on new discoveries regarding this unique, ancient stone archway that’s just now undergoing a historical evaluation. | 15 euros/person To book or for more info, contact: info@tropearte.com |
| Private Events | Hold your art/ culture event in an unforgettable historic location with panoramic views of the sea and hills. | For pricing and more info, contact: info@tropearte.com |
| Filming | Film or photograph in an immersive, historic space overlooking the Coast of the Gods. | Personal, Indie & Low Budget films, Podcasts TV Shows & Commercials Major Feature Films & High-End Ads For pricing and more info, contact: info@tropearte.com |
| Artist Day Pass | One-to-four week access to the cliffside Arches. Paint, draw, write, think in a beautiful historic space, and enjoy full local support for activities. | 100 euros/day For more info and booking, see the Artist Day Pass and Residency page |
| Artist Residency | All-day access to the cliffside Arches. Paint, draw, write, think, at your own pace, in a beautiful historic space. Choose as many days as you like. | 2100 euros/day For more info and booking, see the Artist Day Pass and Residency page |
Planned Events
- Oct 3-31: TROPEArte, Accademia degli Archi: Artist Residency at the Arches (apply now for the October sessions, space is limited!)
Past Events
July 4, 2026: TROPEArte, Accademia degli Archi: Shadows of Passage: An Exhibition in Solidarity with Refugees During the Pope’s Visit to Lampedusa. 10:00-20:00 Mostra. 18:00-20:00 Music by Andrea Molfetta.
- June 5, 2026: TROPEArte, Accademia degli Archi: Music Video Filming with Neomelodic Calabrian and Sicilian artists, Cecè Barretta and Angelo Famao
- May 16, 2026: TROPEArte, Accademia degli Archi: Chinese Calligraphy: the Art of Brush and Ink
- February 22-23, 2025: A Memorial for Migrants Lost at Sea
- October 9-15, 2025: TROPEArte Plein Air Festival 2025
- October 8-17, 2024: TROPEArte Plein Air Festival 2024
- October 23-28, 2023: TROPEArte Plein Air Festival 2023
The TROPEArte Plein Air Festival was held annually in Tropea, Italy, from 2023 to 2025. For one week in October, artists from around the world gathered together to paint and create art in “plein air/ all’aperto” (outdoors) amongst the narrow alleyways, the scenic overlooks, and on the beach to capture some of the town’s beauty on their canvases. The festival culminated with a celebration and an exhibit of works created during the week.
Documentary on LaC Storie
LaC Storie aired a 30-minute documentary about the TROPEArte festival 2023! Click here for the full video.
Team TROPEArte Plein Air Festival:
Caitlin Werrell, Fondatore e Direttrice Artistica, TROPEArte
Francesco Femia, Fondatore e Direttore Artistico, TROPEArte
Patrizia Fortunato, Public Relations Manager, TROPEArte Plein Air Festival
Renato Marvasi, Direttore Artistico, TROPEArte Plein Air Festival 2024
Lina Del Mastro, Direttrice Artistica, TROPEArte Plein Air Festival 2025
Giuseppe Murdaca, Social Media Manager, TROPEArte Plein Air Festival
Adele Rombolà, Direttrice Teatrale, TROPEArte Plein Air Festival
Claudia Schopf, Curator, TROPEArte Plein Air Festival 2023-2024