Interdisciplinary Residencies in Assisi

Arte Studio Ginestrelle and the Writing Residency are located in Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its historical and artistic significance in Italy. Established in 2018, the residency programs are designed to immerse artists, writers, designers, and architects in the rich cultural tapestry of Assisi. The residencies offer private accommodation in the city center, close to key historical sites and surrounded by the natural beauty of Mt. Subasio. Artists are encouraged to engage deeply with the local environment and historical settings, fostering an eco-friendly lifestyle. Each residency includes a private studio and the opportunity to participate in annual exhibitions and publications, highlighting the collaborative and cultural output of its participants.

Lodestar School of Art Lodestar Contemporary

Assisi, Italy

Lodestar | Italy is a 10-day hybrid residency / studio intensive in painting and drawing, led by guest artists of international renown, 2-14 August in Assisi, Italy. Lodestar offers an open and reflective environment for participants to take the creative and radical departure artists must seek in order to thrive. Each summer a formidable group of artists come together for 10 days to work, discuss, share and reflect in an out-of-the-way l