The 49th edition of the Tiber Valley Tuscan Crafts Market Exhibition is approaching
big steps and waiting for the big event, scheduled in the heart of Anghiari from April 25th
On May 1st, we are happy to announce the addition of a new figure to the Organizing Committee.
This is Paola De Blasi, appointed Artistic Director of the event. She has a degree in Sciences
Agrarie, lives in Florence where he works in the field of communication in the wine sector (and not only)
only), is linked to the world of television, is Anghiari in all respects and right in the Tiber village
She continues to run the family business, "Beba." This new and important role will give it further momentum.
at the Tiber Valley Tuscan Crafts Market Exhibition already in the 2024 edition and above all
in view of next year, the fiftieth anniversary of an event that has always been a point of reference for
the handmade sector which promotes the excellence of craftsmanship, preserving its traditions and
peculiarities, but looking more towards the future every year.
Paola De Blasi is already working towards the 2024 Exhibition and has approached the new project with enthusiasm.
role. “I thank the Exhibition Authority for having entrusted me with the role of Artistic Director, for me a reason
of great emotion. Craftsmanship is a great opportunity for Anghiari and for the whole territory and it is
Our task is to make it accessible and loved by the new generations. For 48 editions – he underlined
Paola – our town, thanks to the historic shops located in its charming historic centre, is
It has been the custodian of an immense heritage. We must continue this process of valorization.
with a deep, understood and shared reading of craftsmanship, capable of making Anghiari and
the Exhibition is not only a custodian, but also an ambassador of a sector that represents all businesses
capable of bringing Italian genius to the world. It is necessary to tell this story with a language
contemporary that allows a current reading of modern techniques, so as to keep the heart
authentic craftsmanship to tell the future. This is why we are paving the way for activities
conferences and workshops that can show what it means to be artisans today, raising
more and more quality, making niche objects discovered, giving an international perspective
to the narrative of a precious art, that of knowing how to do things with your hands, with attention to the environment and
to taste. These are valid prospects for this edition and in view of next year's fiftieth.
Craftsmanship is creativity, ingenuity and passion: that soul that makes products authentic, unique and
unrepeatable. In order for the Italian identity not to be lost – concluded the artistic director – we must
defend it, making young people passionate about craftsmanship, as a delicate alchemical balance between
tradition and intelligence”
An unmissable event in Anghiari with the 49th Crafts Market Exhibition
of the Tiber Valley in Tuscany. From April 25th to May 1st, to taste the excellence of craftsmanship and
art in one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
The event is organised by the Ente Mostra Val Tiberina Toscana, in collaboration with
Arezzo-Siena Chamber of Commerce, Tuscany Region, CNA Arezzo, Confartigianato Arezzo,
Province of Arezzo, Municipality of Anghiari, Pro-Anghiari Association, and Bank of Anghiari and Stia
Cooperative Credit.
Info: Exhibition Center Corso Matteotti, 103 Anghiari (AR) Tel. 0575/749279
Website: www.mostramercatovaltiberina.it
E-mail: mostramercatovaltiberina@gmail.com – proloco@anghiari.it
Facebook: Tiber Valley Market Show in Tuscany
