The Mariana Museum and the Urban Sketchers Bastia community present a temporary exhibition "ON THE MOTIF, Mariana and surroundings in 100 drawings".

Each drawing captures a singular vision of the site, the museum and the landscapes and atmospheres of the region, reflecting the attentive eye and the diversity of gaze of the Urban Sketchers with a wide variety of artistic techniques used: from pencil to watercolor, through ink, oil painting and gouache...

The exhibition takes place from 09/04 to 21/09/2025. It offers drawing material so that each visitor can make his work on the pattern, hang it on the interactive wall or leave with it.

Founded in 2007, the Urban Sketchers community is a global network that celebrates in situ drawing, or "on the pattern". With groups in 70 countries and nearly 500 cities around the world, the Urban Sketchers form a vast community dedicated to capturing scenes from urban and rural life.

Their members share the same passion, observing and representing the world around them.

The Urban Sketchers are committed to following an 8-point manifesto that promotes values such as authenticity, direct observation, knowledge sharing and diversity of styles.

Tables, chairs, paper and quality drawing materials invite each visitor to experiment with drawing on the motif at the museum or on the archaeological site.

He can add his work to the participatory wall or keep it for himself.