The 10 finalists of the “Artigiano del Cuore” Contest, promoted by Fondazione Cologni and Wellmade, and under the patronage of Fondazione Italia Patria della Bellezza, have been selected. The initiative is now in its seventh edition this year, dedicated to artisans and craft ateliers based throughout Italy that carry on an art craft. Vote for your favourite from June 24 to June 28 at 12:00 pm directly on the Contest website.

Chosen by Fondazione Cologni's internal committee from the many applications received, those selected can now enter the next phase of the Contest: it is now up to the public, through online voting directly on the website artigianodelcuore.it, to decide the winner.

The finalists of the seventh edition are:

1. Giulia Bonora, ceramist / Gallarate (VA)

2. Elena Baldi | Aerial Costume, seamstress and costume designer / Alpignano (TO)

3. Constance Schurch, goldsmith / Firenze

4. Edoardo Mocellin, wood decorator / Valbrenta (VI)

5. Elisa Silvestri, weaver / Nonantola (MO)

6. Hugo Lejeune, cabinetmaker and restorer / Licciana Nardi (MS)

7. Camilla Cevolani e Sofia Malavasi | Vetreria Gamberini, glaziers /Bologna

8. Arcangelo Ambrosi, cabinetmaker / Bitonto (BA)

9. Simona Pierotti, weaver / Forte dei Marmi (LU)

10. Filippo Sanpaolesi e Leonardo Davighi | Codiceds, goldsmiths / Roma

You can vote from June 24 to June 28 at 12:00 pm, directly on the Contest website. Those who receive the most votes will be eligible for the grand prize. The outcome of the voting will be announced on Monday, July 8, on artigianodelcuore.it and on Wellmade's social channels.

Learn about the finalists' stories and vote for your favorite: https://artigianodelcuore.it/VII-Edizione-2024/ 

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