Artist Residencies in Sirmione with Housing

Benaco Arte

Sirmione, Italy

Benaco Arte is an artist residency program in Sirmione, Italy, by Lake Garda, designed for visual artists, writers, and curators to nurture their practice through a change of environment and engagement with the local rural community. Hosted in a 14th-century building typically used as a Bed & Breakfast, it offers stays of 2 weeks or 1 month in spring (May) and fall (October), with private bedrooms, shared or private studios, and activities like studio visits and open studios. Up to 5 residents are welcomed at a time, with fees covering housing, studio space, bicycles, and organized events.