C[H]OME- (come home) 2027

C[h]Ome is a multidisciplinary exhibition and festival born out of a vision of artistic expression, with the fundamental aim of reconnecting people with dance, the performing arts and culture, transforming the local area into an inclusive, vibrant and accessible ‘home’. ​

Our Mission: To Give Dreams a Home Again – ​ In an age when the profession of the artist – and in particular that of the dancer – is all too often undervalued or perceived as obsolete, C[h]Ome was created as a tangible sign of resistance and hope. Every day we work alongside young people brimming with talent and energy who, as they grow up, risk seeing their aspirations extinguished due to a lack of infrastructure, sustainable models and safeguards. C[h]Ome is a space created by those at the forefront of the art world to ensure that every individual’s creative flame does not go out, valuing the performing artist just as highly as any other professional in society. ​

Art as a Tool for Empathy and Education ​– We believe that art should not be confined to elite circles. C[h]Ome is a non-formal educational initiative aimed also at ‘non-connoisseurs’. Art teaches without the need for words: it acts upon the collective consciousness, fosters empathy, humanises society and enables us to tackle complex issues from new, direct and effective perspectives.

​What You’ll Find at C[h]Ome:

- Contemporary Dance and Live Performance: Shows by professional companies and live music. ​

-A Platform for Young Talents and Trainees: Spaces dedicated to students and emerging performers who are not yet professionals, offering them an ethical platform to express themselves and finally be heard.

-​Meetings with Experts and Panels: Opportunities for discussion focused on mental health, nutrition and the personal development of young artists.

-​Inclusion and Community: Initiatives involving the wider community to break down barriers between audience and performers. ​

A Project by Everyone, for Everyone. C[h]Ome is the result of intense and enthusiastic work, made possible by a support network comprising families, artists and people who believe in the social value of beauty. It is a long-term journey aimed at sowing seeds in fertile ground, to build a more aware, cohesive and happy community. ​

“C[h]Ome is a project for everyone: a place to be nourished by art, to listen to one another, to acquire tools for the future and to learn to recognise the value of others.”