The Theatre
Open to citizens, open to collaborations, open to the world, the theatre belongs to the people and together, the people will decide what it becomes.
Open to citizens, open to collaborations, open to the world, the theatre belongs to the people and together, the people will decide what it becomes.
Teatro Garibaldi, under the management of Fondazione Studio Rizoma (FSR), is a civic and cultural commons: a shared resource open to all who wish to create, participate, and imagine together.
It is not a theatre of consumption or spectacle, but a living space of collaboration and co-creation, a house where art, politics, and community meet to shape the collective life of the city.
Teatro Garibaldi’s mission is to promote artistic creation and social innovation, offering a diverse co-curated programme spanning theatre, dance, music, visual arts, cinema, literature and more.
Its purpose is to be a dynamic, inclusive space where artists, cultural creators, and the audience engage in open dialogue about pressing social, political, and cultural issues.
Teatro Garibaldi amplifies voices that challenge societal norms, provoke critical thinking, and inspire change.
Through performances, exhibitions, discussions, and collaborative projects, it fosters an environment where creativity and civic participation reinforce one another.
With the reopening of Teatro Garibaldi, we aim to support emerging artistic creation and promote collaboration and exchange between local and international artists, institutions, and audiences.
The culture it nurtures is innovative, inclusive, and reflective of local and global.
Fondazione Studio Rizoma
—a transnational hub with a specific geography.
We are an international cultural foundation based in Palermo. Since 2020, we develop artistic productions, research, and political activism that aim to have a direct impact on civic processes and transformation.
In 2026, we started running Teatro Garibaldi.
Our programming involves all creative disciplines and takes the form of festivals, residencies, fellowships, scientific research, educational initiatives and publishing with a focus on igniting processes that approach possibile futures of Europe and the Mediterranean. Our main interests include art and architecture, ecology, migration, democracy, technology, gender and are open to be extended.
We collaborate with artists, researchers and professionals from all fields, followed by universities, public institutions, cultural organisations and philanthropic partners across Europe, North Africa and the Mediterranean, creating long-term international exchanges.
By investing in people, ideas and places, we strengthen Palermo’s cultural ecosystem while contributing to a more connected, inclusive and sustainable cultural landscape.
Governance
—transparent, collaborative and mission-driven decision-making.
Fondazione Studio Rizoma operates through a governance model that combines strategic leadership, artistic independence and public accountability.
The Board of Directors guides the foundation’s long-term vision, oversees financial sustainability and ensures that all activities remain aligned with our mission and statutory objectives.
Programmatic and organisational decisions are developed collaboratively, encouraging dialogue between the team, partners, advisors and external experts.
We are committed to transparency, ethical management and responsible stewardship of public and private resources.
Press
—welcome to Teatro Garibaldi press area.
Journalists can access the latest announcements, press releases, media kits and institutional materials here. High-resolution images, logos, biographies and detailed project information are available upon request.
For interviews, accreditation or additional information, please contact p.pozzo@studiorizoma.org.
Transparency
—accountability is essential to public trust.
Fondazione Studio Rizoma publishes institutional information to ensure openness, responsible governance and compliance with Italian regulations for third-sector organisations.
Statutes, annual reports, governance information, financial documentation and legally required disclosures are available through this section.
We strive for integrity, equal opportunity, responsible financial management and clear decision-making across all areas of our work.
Partners
