About Swan
Turning Interest into Action
Here at Swan, we see the value in everyone. We want to be a catalyst for positive change, and since our beginnings in 2022, we’ve been driven by the same ideas we initially founded our association upon: support, empowerment and progress.
Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. Swan emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words.
At Swan, our team is focused on more than just creating stunning art pieces - we are passionate about sharing our knowledge and skills with others. Join our community and witness the dedication of our team.
SWAN association board
Franić Ana Marija
President of Swan Association.
Born in Zagreb, Croatia. Residing at Zagreb.
Ruberto Vincenzo
CEO of Swan Association. Born in Tricase and residing there.
Cortese Gaetano Adolfo Alessandro
Born in Tricase (LE), residing there.
Ruberto Wiviam
Born in Tricase (LE), residing in Valsamoggia (BO).
Ruberto Chiara
Born in Tricase (LE), residing there.
Bovenga Rosa Angela Anna
Born in Molfetta (BA), residing in Brindisi (BR).
The association aims to
1. To promote and improve local skills and old crafts of Salento; especially artisan production with a short supply chain, such as, for example, custom products,
clothing accessories, ceramics, straw and everything else that mainly originates from local raw materials, and/or in any case connected by production or cultivation to the Salento area;
2. organize exhibitions and events for the purpose of achieving institutional goals;
3. restore historical structures related to domestic production, also with the aim of promoting and revaluation of local production such as fabrics for handlooms, bobbin lace or other craft tools, also for the purpose of cooperation with other local bodies, schools and students, directly in the offices of the Association or through IT systems;
4. To organize courses, also with the cooperation of public and private bodies, in Italy and abroad, in order to increase the "visibility" of the artisanal products of Salento;
5. Organize editorial, media, photographic and musical events in any form;
6. To produce, distribute, print, reproduce cinematographic, photographic, documentary works, editorial, musical and in any case any activity that falls within the socio-cultural sphere of the Association's subjects.
7. Organize any type of event (parties, dinners, trips, lotteries, etc.), which, although not part of the specific activity of the association, has the purpose of collecting funds, promoting and advertising the activities mentioned in the previous points and connecting and/or relying on others organizations, associations/bodies that have similar activities and goals.
All members will be able to actively participate in social and cultural activities organized by the Association by paying the membership fee. The association can also join other associations or bodies that have similar goals.
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The first Board of Directors, which is below the signature for acceptance, is composed as follows:
President- Ana Marija Franić
Councilor - Vincenzo Ruberto
Councilor - Gaetano Adolfo Cortese
Councilor - Ruberto Wiviam
Councilor - Ruberto Chiara
The association will be governed by this Statute and the Statute attached to this act, which is signed by the shareholders and is an integral and essential part of it.
