Interdisciplinary Residencies in Italy

(Re)Create Inc

1199 Ca’ Sarasina, Italy

Name of Residency: (Re)CreateApplications are currently by invitation only, as we are shifting our focus to invite and host artists at risk, refugees, and artists from zones of conflict and war. ​​Artists in residence at (Re)Create have the opportunity to spend their time as they see fit in order to replenish their creative energy, or to fulfill an ambitious project with (Re)Create’s support.Selected artists will have the possibility to reside at Casa Bianca in Castelnuovo Calcea or Venice, Ital

Arroscia

Pieve di Teco, Italy

The Arroscia Residency is an artist-run, nonprofit residency program located in the serene Arroscia Valley of Liguria, Italy. Designed for emerging and mid-career artists, it offers 3–8 week residencies twice per year, supporting studio-based practices across a wide range of visual disciplines. Artists receive fully funded support including round-trip airfare, shared housing, studio space, exhibition opportunities, and a weekly stipend for materials and living expenses. The residency is deeply rooted in community engagement, encouraging artist talks, mentoring, or public installations as part of the experience. Studio space is located in a renovated medieval palazzo in the historic town of Pieve di Teco, while housing is provided nearby. Each residency concludes with a gallery exhibition, and one selected piece remains in the residency’s permanent collection. Artists from around the world are welcome to apply via an open call hosted on the Café platform. With its blend of cultural immersion, professional support, and stunning natural surroundings, Arroscia offers artists a chance to focus, reflect, and grow in a quiet yet vibrant artistic environment.

Art Aia

Sesto al Reghena, Italy

Art Aia - Creatives / In / Residence is an international artist residency program located in a former agricultural center near Sesto al Reghena, Italy, focusing on artistic production, research, ecology, sustainability, and eco-therapy practices. It nurtures the creative process, facilitates cultural exchange across borders, and offers residencies for developing projects, performances, workshops, and experimentation in a natural rural setting. The program supports various activities including experimental film, installations in gardens and vineyards, and hosts up to 7 guests in a guest house or private accommodations.

Arte Studio Ginestrelle

Assisi, Italy

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.

Associazione Ariella Vidach - A.i.E.P.

Milano, Italy

Associazione Ariella Vidach - A.i.E.P. is a cultural association in Milan offering residency programs like DIDSTUDIO and NAOcrea for young artists exploring interactive technologies, dance, and performing arts, providing spaces for research, education, experimentation, and production. Residents participate in workshops on choreography, interactive technology, and self-coordinated work, with opportunities to showcase creations at the NAO Performing Festival. Founded by choreographer Ariella Vidach and video artist Claudio Prati, it emphasizes multimedia performances integrating body movement with new technologies.

Banditto

Montefollonico, Italy

The Banditto Residency, hosted by Banditto Art in the picturesque town of Montefollonico, Tuscany, represents a unique blend of cultural immersion and artistic development. Designed for artists of all disciplines seeking to push the boundaries of their work, the residency provides a 10-day stay in a private Galleria, along with a 500 euro travel allowance, accommodation for two, and transport. The aim is to offer artists not just a space to create but an experience enriched by the Tuscan landscape, local cuisine, and community. Participants enjoy the solitude needed to focus on their work while also having the chance to engage with the local culture and international art community. The program covers administrative costs through a $49 application fee and celebrates creativity by awarding both a Main Art Prize and an Emerging Art Prize. Through its commitment to nurturing talent, the Banditto Residency opens doors for artists to share their work with a wider audience and deepen their artistic practice in an inspiring setting.

BASIS Vinschgau-Venosta

Schlanders, Italy

The BASIS Vinschgau-Venosta residency program invites artists, researchers, designers, technologists, and hybrid practitioners to collaborate and experiment in the unique cultural and ecological environment of South Tyrol, Italy. Located in the repurposed Caserma Druso military barracks in Schlanders, it offers 24/7 access to studios, production spaces, and workrooms for stays of 2–24 weeks (recommended 1–4 months), fostering a vibrant community through shared dinners, open studios, and exhibitions. The program supports interdisciplinary work at the intersection of economy, culture, education, and social development in this rural Alpine setting.

Bogliasco Foundation

Bogliasco, Italy

The Bogliasco Foundation offers fellowships to exceptional individuals who are developing significant new work in the arts and humanities. Located in Bogliasco, Italy, these fellowships are open to scholars and artists of any nationality, age, race, religion, or gender, provided they are not students in a degree-granting program. The Foundation values applicants who demonstrate they would thrive in an intimate, international, multilingual community of scholars and artists. Fellowships are awarded twice annually and provide recipients with a one-month residency at the Foundation's Study Center in Italy. During their stay, fellows are provided with accommodation, meals, and a personal workspace, fostering an environment conducive to creative and scholarly work.

Cascina Dell'Arte

Crescentino, Italy

Cascina dell'Arte is an artist retreat housed in a restored 16th-century farmhouse in the Piedmont countryside of Northern Italy, offering live-work studio spaces combining historic charm with contemporary artistic facilities. The residency provides artists across all disciplines with time, space, and freedom to focus on meaningful creative projects in a quiet, culturally rich setting.

Centrale Fies

Dro, Italy

Centrale Fies is an independent art residency and production center for contemporary performing arts, located in a repurposed 19th-century hydroelectric power plant in Dro, Italy. It supports artists worldwide through residencies, equipped spaces, curatorial guidance, technical assistance, and networking, with a focus on experimental performance, live practices, and interdisciplinary projects like the LIVE WORKS Free School of Performance. Programs include stipends, accommodation, meals, and public presentations at events such as the Live Works Summit.

Essere

Cetona, Italy

The Essere Residency is a self-directed program designed to support the creative and personal growth of writers, artists, and creatives of all disciplines. Located in Tuscany, Italy, this residency offers an inspiring environment with a focus on inner wellbeing and artistic exploration. Participants have the opportunity to engage with a vibrant international community, participate in craft talks, guided meditations, and receive individual mentorship. The residency emphasizes being over doing, encouraging a balanced approach to creative practice and personal growth.

ExtrArtis, Artists Residencies for Creative Economy

Via Fuorimura 9, Italy

Name of Residency: ExtrArtisExtrArtis identifica l’ambiente costruito come un laboratorio in cui declinare una nuova prosperità inclusiva che riguarda l’inscindibilità tra i luoghi ei suoi abitanti. ExtrArtis organizza approcci partecipativi per accompagnare le comunità nella transizione culturale del nostro tempo, stimolandole attraverso l’arte a guardare al patrimonio culturale con responsabilità ed educando le persone all’adattabilità dei contesti in qualità di depositari della memoria collet

falía* (falia)

Lozio, Italy

falía* Artists in Residence program is located in the Lozio Valley, part of the picturesque Camonica Valley in Northern Italy. This residency aims to fuse contemporary art with local traditions and cultural heritage, providing artists the opportunity to create site-specific artworks that resonate with the region's identity. Established by the cultural organization, Associazione falía*, the residency invites individual artists and collectives from around the globe to immerse themselves in the local community and landscape. The program offers free accommodation and workspace, fostering a creative environment where artists can produce work inspired by and integrated with the locality's natural and historical contexts. The residency encourages interaction with local cultural institutions like the Casa-Museo della Gente di Lozio, an ethnographic museum, enhancing the artists' engagement with the area's mountain and peasant culture. By requiring the final artworks to be donated to the Municipality of Lozio, falía* ensures that these contributions enrich the community and complement its cultural legacy.

Florìda

piazzetta dei fregoso 2R, Italy

Name of Residency: Florìda Air-ProgramFlorìda aims to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere that promotes social interaction, cooperation, and mutual respect among guests. Its philosophy is based on celebrating the diversity and differences brought in by each individual and using them to create a unique and enjoyable experience. To achieve this, the hosts encourage traditional and innovative approaches and foster experimentation based on contemporary art practices, cross-cultural dialogue,

Gruppo Jobel

TORRICELLA IN SABINA, Italy

The Jobel Art Residency, also known as Centro Jobel or Gruppo Jobel, is a multidisciplinary artist residency program founded in in Torricella in Sabina, Italy, offering spaces for creation, research, and production in visual arts, performing arts, theater, dance, music, and more. Located on six hectares of natural parkland, it provides private studios, accommodations, meals, and facilities for professional artists, trainees, and funded projects, with a fee of 500 Euros per month. Recognized since as a national artistic residence by the Italian Ministry of Culture and Lazio Region, it hosts international talents in an eco-paradise setting near Rome.

II° Piano Art Residence

Palagiano, Italy

The 2° Piano Art Residence is an independent, artist-run residency program in Palagiano, Italy, operated by ZNSproject APS/ETS, hosting artists, creatives, and curators to explore, interact, and reinterpret reality through research and experimentation. It provides access to the 120 sqm Via Murat Art Container space for studios, exhibitions, workshops, and community engagement, with support in organization, production, promotion, and local networking. Residencies last from a minimum of two weeks to a maximum of one month, accommodating up to three artists at a time, with open calls year-round.

In Ruins

Amendolara, Italy

In-ruins is a nomadic artist residency program organized by Associazione Archeofuturo, dedicated to the intersection of contemporary art and archaeology, hosting artists, curators, and researchers in southern Italian towns near monumental archaeological sites. The edition took place in Amendolara at the Sibarys Archaeological Park and Amendolara National Museum, emphasizing site-responsive, interdisciplinary exploration of themes like memory, mythology, and Mediterranean heritage. It offers an open-ended structure with accommodation, studio spaces, and access to sites, relocating annually to new locations such as Basilicata in .

La Baldi

Montegiovi, Italy

La Baldi Residency, hosted by Cultivate, is set in the picturesque village of Montegiovi, Italy, offering a nurturing environment for artists, writers, and researchers to engage deeply with the local culture and landscape. Named after Maura Baldi, a revered local educator and advocate for art and sustainable land practices, the residency encourages participants to explore and create within the rich historical and ecological context of southern Tuscany. Offering stays from two weeks to one month, La Baldi supports both individual artists and collaborative teams, promoting experimentation and development in a multidisciplinary context. Residents benefit from private accommodations, immersive engagement with the local community, and the unique opportunity to work in an outdoor environment that stimulates creative processes connected to the land and its heritage.

La MaMa Umbria International

Spoleto, Italy

La MaMa Umbria International is a non-profit cultural center and artist residence founded in 1990 by legendary theatre pioneer Ellen Stewart, housed in a restored 700-year-old monastery in Spoleto, Italy. For over 25 years, it has fostered cross-cultural and international exchanges through residency programs, intensive workshops, and symposiums led by internationally renowned theatre professionals. The center welcomes artists from around the world to create, collaborate, and experiment in a spiritually enriching environment.

Mahler & LeWitt Studios

Spoleto, Italy

The Mahler & LeWitt Studios in Spoleto, Italy, offers a residency program centered around the former studios of Anna Mahler and Sol LeWitt, providing a focused environment for artists, curators, and writers to develop new practices in dialogue with peers and the region's cultural heritage. It hosts three sessions per year in spring, summer, and autumn, each up to six weeks, with accommodation, studio space, and often travel funds, per diem, and materials budgets. The program includes special projects like music residencies and collaborations with events such as the Spoleto Festival.

Marea Art Project

Praiano, Italy

Marea Art Project is an artist residency program, research center, and curatorial platform on the UNESCO-listed Amalfi Coast in Italy, primarily in Praiano and Positano, aimed at professionals in visual arts, performing arts, architecture, design, fashion, sciences, and more. It revives the historical tradition of artistic inspiration in the area by converting ancient cliffside houses into spaces for contemporary research, experimentation, and creation inspired by the sea and local culture. Residencies typically run from November to March, with invitation-based participation or open calls like Culture Moves Europe for specific 21-day periods.

Nature, Art & Habitat Residency: An ECO-Laboratory of Multidisciplinary Practice Taleggio Valley, Italian Alps

sottochiesa 161, Italy

Name of Residency: Nature, Art & Habitat ResidencyThe Nature, Art & Habitat Residency: An ECO-Laboratory of Multidisciplinary Practice, located in the Taleggio Valley near Bergamo, Italy, is a summer program that aims to unfold and display a sensitive culture that responds to nature’s needs and uses nature’s insights as a source of inspiration and as measure of impacts on available resources. The ultimate goal of NAHR is to uncover intimate links between all living organisms in order to support

Nocefresca

Milis, Italy

Nocefresca offers a unique international artist residency located in Milis, Sardinia, providing a rural Mediterranean setting far from tourist hubs. This residency program welcomes artists from various disciplines including visual arts, design, photography, writing, and more, promoting a community-engaged, intergenerational environment for creative exploration. The program supports artists with fully equipped studios, housing, and communal spaces, ensuring a conducive atmosphere for both individual and collaborative projects. With an emphasis on cultural exchange and integration with the local community, Nocefresca extends opportunities for artists to engage in workshops, local collaborations, and community activities, enriching their creative process. The residency facilitates a deep connection with nature, local history, and sustainable living practices, reflecting the ecological and cultural richness of the region. Nocefresca’s self-directed and flexible program structure encourages artists to explore new creative paths without the pressure of a required final product, making it a sanctuary for artistic growth and introspection.

Name of Residency: Palazzo MontiPalazzo Monti, launched in March 2017, is an Artist Residency program located in an eight centuries old palazzo in the city of Brescia, Italy. The project is completely independent from any institutions and funded by the Monti family. Artists are selected anonymously by the Board whose members are based in New York, London, Seoul, Paris and Brescia. The program is open to all international artists and offers the opportunity to explore different mediums. The reside

Residenza Lago Scuro

Cremona, Italy

Residenza Lago Scuro is a self-directed **Interdisciplinary** residency program on a regenerative farm in Cremona, Italy, offering creatives across disciplines the opportunity to explore their practice, exchange ideas, and collaborate in a space dedicated to nature, nourishment, and creativity. The program includes provided meals, farm activities like breadmaking and cheesemaking, guest lectures, and excursions, with no expectation of a finished project but a requirement for shareable documentation. It welcomes practitioners such as artists, chefs, scientists, designers, and researchers, emphasizing values alignment and curiosity over formal arts training.

Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center

Bellagio, Italy

The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program, located in Lake Como, Italy, offers leaders including artists, scholars, and practitioners a four-week stay to advance breakthrough projects through focused work and interdisciplinary exchange. Since 1959, it has hosted over 5,000 changemakers from more than 140 countries, fostering connections in a serene environment that sparks new ideas and collaborations. Artists and writers create works addressing global issues, joining a network of alumni committed to positive impact.

Scuola Napoletana dei Madonnari

Napoli, Italy

The Scuola Napoletana dei Madonnari is a school and association dedicated to preserving and renewing the ancient art of street painting (madonnari), bringing classical and 3D works to Italian and international squares. It serves as a unique portable museum with collections reaching up to 70 pieces and offers artistic residencies and international cultural exchanges where art becomes a common language among artists from diverse backgrounds.

Siena Art Institute (SART)

Siena, Italy

The Siena Art Institute (SART), based in the historic city of Siena, Italy, offers a variety of artist residency programs aimed at fostering creative exchange and developing artistic practices across multiple disciplines. These residencies provide artists from around the globe with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture and engage with the community, while having the space and resources to focus on their work. The Institute supports these residencies through fully-equipped studio spaces, private accommodations, and opportunities for public engagement such as exhibitions and workshops. The programs are designed to cater to both emerging and established artists and include specialized options for young artists, such as the "Hidden Garden" project, which focuses on social practice and eco-friendly art. The Siena Art Institute emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and cultural exchange, offering courses and activities that integrate the arts into the broader social and environmental context of Siena.

SOPRA SOTTO

Pelago, Italy

Sopra Sotto is an interdisciplinary art residency founded in , located at La Tegolaia near Pelago in rural Tuscany, Italy, bringing together artists, thinkers, and culture shapers to explore urgent social and environmental questions through communal living, workshops, and cross-disciplinary exchange.

Stalker Teatro officine CAOS

Turin, Italy

Stalker Teatro officine CAOS in Turin, Italy, is an international cultural hub and residency program operated by Stalker Teatro since , focusing on interdisciplinary performing arts, urban regeneration, and social inclusion in peripheral areas. It hosts emerging artists in contemporary theatre, dance, performance, and multimedia through open calls like Differenti Sensazioni, providing performance space, technical equipment, accommodation for up to 4 people, and travel reimbursements of 1000€ (Italy) or 1500€ (abroad) for works around 40 minutes long. The multi-functional 2000m² facility includes a large performance space, guest house, workshop areas, and more, supporting cross-disciplinary innovation.

Studio Rizoma

Palermo, Italy

Fondazione Studio Rizoma in Palermo, Italy, runs two residency programs: Generative Residencies (2-4 weeks) for artists, collectives, activists, or thinkers to develop project ideas on-site with team support, and Production Residencies for extended production of those projects with dedicated budgets. Residents receive a per diem of €300 per week, plus travel and accommodation, and engage with Palermo's context through local connections.

Teatro del Lemming

Rovigo, Italy

The Veneto Residency Centre – Vene.Re is a network of performing arts venues in Italy that supports artistic research through 15-day residencies across multiple locations in Rovigo, Vicenza, and Bassano del Grappa. The program offers experimental laboratory spaces for multidisciplinary artists at regional, national, and international levels, with each residency including at least two public sharings in different locations.

Tenuta Valente

Capaccio Paestum, Italy

Tenuta Valente is an artist residency program located in Capaccio Paestum, Southern Italy, welcoming professional artists of all disciplines to work in a peaceful, bucolic environment surrounded by the Cilentan Coast countryside. The program offers residents private en-suite bedrooms and access to a shared 200-square-metre studio to develop individual projects and engage with the local art community.

UNIDEE

Biella, Italy

The UNIDEE Residency Program, hosted by Cittadellarte - Fondazione Pistoletto, is dedicated to fostering social transformation through artistic practices. Established by Michelangelo Pistoletto in 1999, it offers various residencies that emphasize collaboration, sustainability, and interdisciplinary research. UNIDEE’s programs, which include one-week intensive modules, research residencies, and connective residencies, support artists, curators, and cultural practitioners globally. Participants engage in artistic projects exploring themes like ecological sustainability, social responsibility, and community involvement, working closely with mentors, researchers, and local experts. The residencies are designed to provide inspiration, motivation, and the tools necessary for art-driven social change, emphasizing the role of artists as “artivators” who bridge the gap between artistic expression and real-world social impact. The residency also engages partners like A.M. Qattan Foundation, Yarat Contemporary Art Center, and Inlaks Foundation to support emerging artists worldwide.

Venezia Contemporanea

Calle Ghetto Vecchio Cannaregio 1236, 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.

Villa Filanda Antonini

Villorba, Italy

Villa Filanda Antonini (VFA) is an artist residency located in a former silk mill in Villorba, near Treviso, Italy, established in by Giulio Feltrin and his family. The residency hosts multidisciplinary artists and professionals, investigating the material and immaterial specificities of northeastern Italy through contemporary art practices.

Villa Lena

Tuscany, Italy

The Villa Lena Foundation, nestled in the Tuscan countryside of Italy, offers a distinctive artist residency that promotes multidisciplinary collaboration and creativity. This non-profit organization supports international artists across various fields, including art, music, literature, and fashion, to foster a rich dialogue and exchange of ideas. Set within a picturesque estate, the residency provides artists with accommodation, studio space, and half-board meals, facilitating a conducive environment for self-led projects from April to October annually. Artists contribute to the Villa Lena Collection by donating an artwork, creating a lasting legacy of their time spent at the residency. The program not only encourages artistic development but also integrates residents into community life, involving them in local agricultural practices and communal events. Special initiatives, such as family residencies and curatorial programs, highlight the foundation's commitment to accommodating diverse artistic endeavors and life situations. With a selection process that includes interviews and advisory board evaluations, Villa Lena seeks to assemble a vibrant, international community of creatives each year. The residency stands as a testament to the power of nature and community in fueling artistic innovation and collaboration in the heart of Tuscany.

Villa Medici

Roma, Italy

Villa Medici, home to the French Academy in Rome since 1803, is a prestigious artist residency on Rome's Pincian Hill that welcomes nearly 70 artists, writers, researchers, and craftspeople annually for stays ranging from two weeks to one year. The program provides fully funded residencies with accommodation, studio space, and support across diverse disciplines including visual arts, music, literature, architecture, and crafts, maintaining a legacy of artistic patronage dating back to 1666.

Villa Medici – French Academy in Rome

Rome, Italy

The Villa Medici – French Academy in Rome offers residency programs for French-speaking artists, authors, researchers, and craftsmen from all disciplines, including visual arts, music, literature, architecture, design, choreography, theater, and art history. Residents and fellows stay for periods ranging from two weeks to one year, focusing on creative, experimental, or research projects in a supportive environment that encourages interdisciplinary exchanges. Fellows receive grants covering room, board, workspace, and artistic support, while shorter residencies are available through thematic calls and partnerships.

Villa Nappi

Polverigi, Italy

Villa Nappi in Polverigi, Italy, is a historic 17th-century villa serving as a dedicated artists' home, offering year-round spaces for artistic creation, research, study, and expression, managed by the Associazione InTeatro. It hosts residencies focused on contemporary arts, including theater, dance, and interdisciplinary projects, with facilities like rehearsal rooms, offices, and common areas provided free of charge. The venue also accommodates tourists for unique stays in contact with resident artists.

Villa R

Messina, Italy

Villa R is an exclusive private artist residency in Messina, Sicily, Italy, founded in 1990 by artists Iolanda Vacalebre and Nicola Rustica, and opened to international creatives in for intercultural and interdisciplinary exchanges. It offers expansive spaces including an 80-square-meter indoor atelier and -square-meter outdoor area for artistic production of any size and media, surrounded by nature with views of the sea and Aeolian Islands. The program welcomes artists without age or nationality limits across various creative fields, providing comfortable accommodations in three rooms.