Writing / Literature Residencies in Venice

Venezia Contemporanea

Venice, Italy

Venezia Contemporanea is a partially sponsored artist residency program in Venice, Italy, offering 2-4 week individual residencies at La Storta, a private exhibition space with a fully equipped livable studio. The program prioritizes critical projects addressing marginalization, discrimination, environmental issues, and site-specific or long-term research-based work inspired by Venice or the Laguna, with artists retaining ownership of their work and receiving curatorial support and exhibition opportunities.

Zuecca Projects

Venice, Italy

Zuecca Projects is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the creation and development of interdisciplinary projects in contemporary art, architecture, and film. Founded in 2011 by Alessandro Possati, Zuecca Projects has established itself as a collaborative platform that connects artists, curators, institutions, galleries, and private companies to produce high-quality cultural projects. The organization is renowned for its involvement in the Venice Biennale and for hosting a range of international projects across various art forms. Zuecca Projects’ mission is to promote innovative and advanced contemporary art contexts through a diverse array of cultural initiatives. With a strong focus on international collaboration, Zuecca Projects ensures that its events and projects maintain high cultural standards and attract a prestigious audience. Their primary venue, Squero Castello in Venice, offers a unique environment for artists to create and develop new works. The organization supports artists by providing them with the space and resources to engage deeply with their artistic practice and explore new creative avenues.