Welcome
About us
The Štěpán Zavřel Foundation is a silk thread, strong and delicate, that connects Sàrmede to the rest of the world. It gathers and nurtures the seeds left behind by all those who visit the rooms of its Casa della Fantasia.
It is an International School where artists with diverse sensitivities come together. It is a Museum that holds a world made of colors, materials, layers, ideas, and dreams, bearing witness to the work of a Master. It is an Exhibition that, for over forty years, has opened windows onto the world of illustration and children’s literature.
Imagination, creativity, fantasy. A place that is both a physical location and a state of mind. A corner of the world where stories intertwine, hope is built, and brushstrokes of color create paths that are always new and still to be explored. We look forward to welocoming you in Sarmede!
Courses
Educational activities
The complete educational program of the Exhibition Immagini della Fantasia 43, scheduled for November 8th, 2025 to February 15th, 2026, will be available online starting September 15th, 2025. As every year, the Štĕpán Zavřel Foundation will offer workshops, guided tours, and creative programs designed for schools of all levels.
Štěpán Zavřel
Learn more about the life of Štěpán Zavřel, the artist who transformed this village of three thousand people in the Treviso hills into the land of fairy tales.
Online archive
A careful process of cataloging and digitization to promote, enhance, and make the artistic and cultural heritage of the Foundation accessible.