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OFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT
WATER FOR LIFE – INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION
11th Edition | Assisi, Italy | 22–29 May 2027
Palazzo dei Priori – Sala ex-Pinacoteca,
Piazza del Comune, Assisi, PG, Italy
ART, WATER AND HUMANITY RETURN TO ASSISI
It is with great pride and profound enthusiasm that we announce the 11th Edition of Water for Life – International Art Exhibition, returning to the historic city of Assisi, Italy, from 22 to 29 May 2027.
Following the remarkable success of our 10th Edition in Assisi, and at the encouragement of the Mayor of Assisi and the Director of the Museums of Assisi, our International Committee has agreed to return to this extraordinary city for another important international celebration of art, water, environmental responsibility and humanity.
In 2027, Water for Life will enter the very heart of Assisi, at the prestigious Palazzo dei Priori, Sala ex-Pinacoteca, in Piazza del Comune—a setting of exceptional historical and cultural significance within one of the world’s most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage cities.
On October 29, 2026, the President of the National Committee for the Celebration of the 800th Anniversary of the Death of Saint Francis of Assisi officially granted its prestigious PATRONAGE and authorized the use of the Committee’s official logo for the 11th Edition of the Water for Life International Art Exhibition, held in Assisi, Italy, from May 22–29, 2027.
This distinguished recognition represents an extraordinary honor and a significant milestone in the international journey of Water for Life, reaffirming the exhibition’s artistic and cultural importance and its enduring commitment to raising global awareness of water conservation, environmental sustainability, and humanity’s shared responsibility to protect our planet for future generations.
FROM THE SUCCESS OF 2026 TO A NEW INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
The success of the 10th Edition was made possible above all by the exceptional calibre of our internationally renowned participating artists, whose distinctive artworks brought together cultures, artistic visions and powerful interpretations of our relationship with water and the natural world.
The Exhibition also received significant international media attention.Tele Roma 2 brought coverage of the event to audiences in Assisi, Rome and throughout the Lazio Region of Italy,
while TeleMonteCarlo extended its international visibility by broadcasting to Monaco (Monte Carlo), Albania, Croatia, Switzerland, Malta, Montenegro and Slovenia.
This extraordinary combination of artistic excellence, international participation, cultural diplomacy and media visibility established the 10th Edition as an important milestone in the continuing journey of Water for Life.
Now, in 2027, we intend to build upon that legacy.
For the many artists from around the world who wished to participate in our 10th Edition but were unable to join us, Assisi 2027 represents a new opportunity.
An opportunity to exhibit.
An opportunity to be seen.
An opportunity to become part of an international artistic movement carrying a message far beyond the walls of an exhibition.
ASSISI, SAINT FRANCIS AND “SISTER WATER”
There could be no more meaningful home for Water for Life than Assisi.
The environmental message of the Exhibition finds profound resonance in the legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi, whose extraordinary relationship with nature continues to inspire humanity eight centuries later.
Saint Francis understood nature not simply as something to be used, but as something to be respected, protected and cherished.
In his Canticle of the Creatures, he affectionately called water “Sister Water” — precious, humble and pure.
That message has extraordinary relevance today.
At a time when climate change, drought, pollution, population growth and increasing pressure on natural resources are affecting communities throughout the world, the Franciscan respect for nature becomes not simply a historical message, but a call to responsibility.
WATER IS LIFE
The 11th Edition of Water for Life in Assisi places water at the centre of its international commitment as one of humanity’s most precious and indispensable resources.
Building upon the dialogue established during the 10th Edition, the 2027 Exhibition invites artists, communities and international audiences to reflect upon our individual and collective responsibility toward water.
Through art, we ask fundamental questions:
How do we protect the water that sustains us?
How do we preserve it for generations yet to come?
And how can creativity help awaken responsibility where statistics and words alone sometimes cannot?
The Exhibition will also explore the intimate relationship between water and the magnificent cultural landscape of Umbria—its olive groves, vineyards, agriculture, historic communities and traditional ways of life.
It will raise awareness of sustainable agriculture, rainwater conservation, responsible water use, soil protection, and the preservation of natural ecosystems, while highlighting the urgent need to protect rivers, lakes, and aquifers from plastic waste, chemical contamination, and other human impacts.
WHEN ART BECOMES A VOICE FOR THE PLANET
Water for Life has always believed that artists have a unique ability to communicate across borders, languages, cultures and generations.
Art can make us stop.
Art can make us feel.
Art can transform an environmental issue into a human experience.
In Assisi in May 2027, we will once again bring together diverse cultures, artistic disciplines and perspectives from around the world, transforming an international art exhibition into a platform for dialogue, awareness, cultural exchange and hope.
We therefore extend an invitation to the international artistic community—particularly to those artists who were unable to participate in our landmark 10th Edition—to consider joining us for this next chapter.
To the public, collectors, cultural institutions, environmental advocates and friends of Water for Life, we invite you to meet us once again in Assisi.
22–29 May 2027.
In the historic heart of a city whose message of peace, humanity and respect for nature has travelled around the world for centuries.
WATER FOR LIFE – ASSISI 2027
Because water belongs to no single nation.
Because nature recognizes no borders.
Because protecting water means protecting life.
And because through art, we can inspire humanity to care.
I look forward with great enthusiasm to welcoming our international artists, distinguished guests and visitors to Assisi for what promises to be an exceptional 11th Edition of Water for Life – International Art Exhibition.
Antoine Gaber
Artistic Director & Founder
Water for Life – International Art Exhibitions
Advancing Art. Inspiring Awareness. Protecting Water. Connecting Humanity.
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The Exhibition will raise awareness of sustainable agriculture, rainwater conservation, responsible water use, soil protection and the preservation of natural ecosystems.