On the occasion of the millenary Foire de Saint Ours, both the Business Development Area and the Culture Area of L’Artisanà are organizing a range of activities dedicated to adults and children alike:
Presentation of the SAVALART project at the Atelier des Métiers
At the Atelier des Métiers in Piazza Chanoux, a space will be dedicated to SAVALART, the new Interreg ALCOTRA project developed by the Business Development Area of L’Artisanà in partnership with the Chambre de métiers et de l’artisanat de la Région Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.
SAVALART aims to safeguard and modernize the artisanal sector of Savoy and the Aosta Valley, two regions linked by a shared heritage and similar challenges, such as the transmission of savoir-faire and the evolution of craft professions. The Atelier space will serve a dual purpose: presenting the project and showcasing selected handcrafted works from both the Aosta Valley and France.
Oeuvre Choisie, in search of tradition among the Fair’s stalls
Once again this year, the MAV presents the “Oeuvre Choisie” initiative, a museum event that has been running for over ten years and is eagerly awaited by exhibiting artisans. From the first light of dawn on Tuesday, 30 January, the Head of Heritage Conservation, Barbara Bernardi-Gra-Tonetti, selects among the Fair’s stalls the works that, through their characteristics, represent the ideal common thread between the past and the present of traditional Aosta Valley craftsmanship.
The materials used, production techniques, form, aesthetic appeal, respect for proportions, and simplicity of the product are the main evaluation criteria. All selected works will subsequently be exhibited at the MAV in a dedicated exhibition starting in February.
La Veillà di Petchou
On 30 January from 2:00 p.m. at Spazio Plus in Aosta, La Veillà di Petchou returns—the veillà dedicated to children. The program includes educational craft workshops organized by the museum, a theatrical performance, entertainment activities, exhibitions, games, and the traditional hay battle. A full afternoon of activities dedicated to younger participants, designed to pass on the beauty of the artisanal tradition.
The event is organized by the Department of Productive Activities, Training, Employment, Transport and Sustainable Mobility, in collaboration with the MAV and the Municipality of Aosta.
Free admission to the MAV – Museum of Aosta Valley Craftsmanship
On 30 and 31 January, the MAV will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with free admission. The museum aims to offer all craft enthusiasts the opportunity to visit the exhibition space and the heritage preserved within it, bearing witness to the culture of the region.
Opening of the Aosta shop
During the Fair days, the Aosta shop will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., ready to welcome customers and visitors.
To view the full Fair program and all other organized activities, please visit the website: www.lasaintours.it