On the morning of January 6th, more than 50 artists descended on the damaged Cinque Terre town of Vernazza, armed with a vivid message of hope.
Organized by painter Antonio Barrani, their mission was called “Un Arcobaleno di Solidarietà per Vernazza” — A Rainbow of Solidarity for Vernazza. Each painter took a lifeless, boarded-up doorway along Via Roma…and transformed it into a work of art.
More than just decorating the Via Roma, this avenue of art is designed to inspire all who love Vernazza to play a role in her recovery.
As you page through these images, we’ll use the captions to bring you up to date on Vernazza’s recovery from the October 25th disaster — and what you can do to help one of our favorite villages in Italy spring back to life.
Visit Vernazza this summer! It’s the best contribution a traveler can make. Can’t swing it? Then imagine what you might spend on a day-trip to Vernazza.
A Rainbow of Art in Vernazza - Photo: Mario Bertocchi.
More than 50 artists assembled in Vernazza on a chilly Friday morning. Photo: Bea Newton
Via Roma — recently freed from a grave of mud and rubble 13 feet deep — was lovingly decorated. Photo: Mario Bertocchi
Each artist had something personal to express... Photo: Mario Bertocchi
Vernazza may be down, but she's not out. - Photo: Mario Bertocchi
Passion, creativity and generosity will bring Vernazza back. - Photo: Mario Bertocchi
This village will be reborn, stronger than before. - Photo: Mario Bertocchi
Vernazza's water, electricity, gas and telephone lines are being repaired. Photo: Bea Newton
Her residents, evacuated since the end of October, are beginning to return. Photo: Michele Sherman
Her residents, evacuated since the end of October, are beginning to return. Photo: Michele Sherman
Vernazzans look forward to welcoming travelers back in late spring. Photos: Mario Bertocchi; Michele Sherman
The government and volunteers can only do so much. Photo: Bea Newton
Vernazza needs private donations to get the work done on time. Photos: Michele Sherman; Bea Newton
Vernazza also needs travelers to return this summer. Photos: Michele Sherman
You can play a role in Vernazza's rebirth. Photos: Michele Sherman
Pick one way to help, and you'll make marvelous things happen. Photos: Michele Sherman
Visit Vernazza this summer! It’s the best contribution a traveler can make. Photo: Mario Bertocchi
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4 Replies to “A Rainbow of Art in Vernazza”
Not sure where to go this summer yet. Keep us updated on availability of hotels, restaurants. Love to go if there is a place to go to.
So nice to see people picking themselves up by their bootstraps. At least in Vernazza they Have boots.
I’m really sorry Rick. I feel I know you well enough that I was personally moved by the news. My sincerest condolences. Let our only consolation be that she is now in a Place far more beautiful and exciting than any place one can ever go or travel to here on earth.
I’ve just returned from two weeks in Vernazza. The town is magic though still torn up and folks are working hard to clean up the harbor and repair phones and other amenities. As of my visit there was no working ATM (bancomat) in town and no internet access, but those can easily be found in Monterossa. One Saturday, there was a stand set up on the plaza where people were selling posters depicting the art on the doors. I am still trying to find out where I can purchase one of the posters; they are beautiful and moving!
Not sure where to go this summer yet. Keep us updated on availability of hotels, restaurants. Love to go if there is a place to go to.
So nice to see people picking themselves up by their bootstraps. At least in Vernazza they Have boots.
I’m really sorry Rick. I feel I know you well enough that I was personally moved by the news. My sincerest condolences. Let our only consolation be that she is now in a Place far more beautiful and exciting than any place one can ever go or travel to here on earth.
I’ve just returned from two weeks in Vernazza. The town is magic though still torn up and folks are working hard to clean up the harbor and repair phones and other amenities. As of my visit there was no working ATM (bancomat) in town and no internet access, but those can easily be found in Monterossa. One Saturday, there was a stand set up on the plaza where people were selling posters depicting the art on the doors. I am still trying to find out where I can purchase one of the posters; they are beautiful and moving!