Sound / Music 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

American Academy in Rome

Rome, Italy

The American Academy in Rome, established in 1894, is a leading international center fostering interdisciplinary exchange among artists, writers, and scholars. Each year, the Academy awards the Rome Prize and Italian Fellowship through a competitive application and jury process to support innovative work in the arts and humanities. Winners are invited to Rome for a period conducive to intellectual and artistic freedom, engagement, and growth. The residency offers a unique opportunity to interact with an evolving international community, enriched by the historical and cultural backdrop of Rome. This tradition enhances the creative output of residents by providing a vibrant atmosphere that encourages the exchange of ideas and experiences within a global context.

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.

Art Project Graniti

Piazza San Sebastiano, Italy

Name of Residency: Graniti MuralesWe try hard to make Graniti Murales an experience unlike most mural festivals where artists simply arrive, create their work and leave. The residency is designed to encourage a cultural exchange between the artists and the community. The artists bring their talent, vision and outside perspective while the community offers a glimpse of small town Sicilian life nestled within a picturesque mountain-scape, showcasing their food, culture and incredible hospitality.A

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.

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.

BASE

Milan, Italy

BASE Milano is a dynamic cultural hub located in Milan, Italy, dedicated to fostering innovative artistic and cultural practices. As an independent, non-profit organization, BASE Milano serves as a creative platform where artists, designers, curators, and researchers from diverse disciplines can collaborate and explore new ideas. The organization is particularly focused on projects that engage with social, political, and environmental issues, promoting experimentation and alternative ways of thinking. BASE Milano offers a variety of programs, including residencies, workshops, and public events, all designed to encourage dialogue and exchange among creative professionals. The organization is committed to inclusivity and sustainability, providing resources such as studio space, accommodation, and technical support to artists in residence. Through its residencies and other initiatives, BASE Milano aims to create a vibrant community where innovative cultural projects can thrive and contribute to broader societal conversations.

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.

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.

Civitella Ranieri

Umbertide, Italy

Civitella Ranieri is an esteemed international residency program located in the heart of Umbria, Italy. Founded in 1995, the program operates within the historical Civitella Ranieri Castle—a 15th-century fortress offering a unique blend of solitude and community. Over the years, Civitella has welcomed more than 1,000 Fellows and Director’s Guests, comprising writers, composers, and visual artists from around the globe. The foundation provides a nurturing environment that promotes concentrated work and honest exchange among culturally diverse participants. Civitella Ranieri is dedicated to fostering deep connections, facilitating a peaceful retreat where creativity can flourish without interruption. The residency includes tailored sessions between May and October, providing travel, lodging, and meals, ensuring that artists receive the support and freedom needed to produce their best work.

Civitella Ranieri Center

Perugia, Italy

The Civitella Ranieri Foundation is an international artist residency program located in a 15th-century castle near Umbertide, Italy, hosting visual artists, writers, and composers for fully-funded 4-6 week sessions from May to November each year. Fellows are selected through a competitive nomination and jury process by distinguished professionals, providing private housing, studios, meals, and travel support in a communal environment that fosters independent work and interdisciplinary exchange. Since its founding in 1995, it has welcomed over 1,000 artists from more than 100 countries.

Dentro La Terra

Vicolo Angelieri 2, Italy

Dentro La Terra offers a residency programme where creators, writers, researchers and thinkers from various disciplines can stay for short or longer periods, depending on their needs and availability, either alone or as small collectives, to find the time, space and a serene atmosphere for their creation and to propose initiatives engaging local and global communities.The residency programme is hosted in the village of Arielli (+/- 1,100 inhabitants) nestled in the Central-Italian region of Abru

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.

Fienile Fluò

Via Paderno, Italy

Given the nature of the location, immersed in the beautiful setting of the Bolognese hills, and the fact it is equipped with a theatre and the possibility to host guests in the guest quarters, we wish to dedicate ourselves to developing and implementing our artistic residency programme. Since 2007, the year of our opening of Fienile Fluò we hosted productions and creative and experimental periods for Italian artists. In 2013 Fienile Fluò Crexida began a scheme to develop international artistic r

Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte

Via G.B. Serralunga 27, Italy

Name of Residency: UNIDEE residency programsIn 1999 Michelangelo Pistoletto founded Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte’s programme of artists’ residencies for art and social transformation. The programme is open to artists and professionals from all over the world and it aims at providing instruments for “artivators”, i.e. subjects working at the boundaries between artistic practices, processes of social change and collaborations with communities external to the art world, weaving together mome

Frenkiel and Ponti (Frenkiel & Ponti)

Montenero Val Cocchiara, Italy

The Frenkiel & Ponti Foundation, located in Montenero Val Cocchiara, offers a self-led artist residency program in a serene mountain setting. The foundation, continuing the legacy of Frenkiel and Ponti, who were deeply involved in the music and art scene in post-war U.S. and Italy, provides a space for artists to create without financial or time pressure. Residencies range from two to four weeks throughout the year, with specific deadlines for each session. Applications for the residency are open two months in advance and close one month prior to the start date. The program covers accommodation, work/project area, local transportation, food, and drink, but participants must arrange their flights and transfers from Naples. The residency hosts up to four creatives at a time, including artists, writers, sculptors, photographers, and musicians. Montenero Val Cocchiara, a small town with less than 300 residents, offers a tranquil environment for artists to explore new or existing practices. The residency includes a mix of traditional local cuisine and opportunities for cultural exploration in the surrounding areas. The foundation emphasizes a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, encouraging creative exchange among residents.

Glosolì International Residency

Piazza del Teatro 3, Italy

Glosolì International Residency for Artists is a space dedicated to creation and choreography, primarily focusing on dance, music performances, and cultural exchange. Located in the historic center of Ivrea, Italy, it welcomes artists of all disciplines and nationalities for residencies ranging from two weeks to three months, offering access to a dance studio, workshops, performances, and exhibitions.

Name of Residency: Glosolì International Residency for ArtistsGlosolì is a residency dedicated to creation and choreography, mainly dance/music shows and performances related to the cultural métissage and exchange, but also a place open to performers, yoga practitioners, visual artists, video artists, photographers, contemporary artists, musicians, actors, new media and for art social projects. The artistic committee cooperates with “Glosolì” cultural association whose aims are the merging of di

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.

Kulturfactory

Domicella, Italy

Kulturfactory Residency, hosted at the historic Villa Santa Maria in Domicella, Italy, provides artists with an immersive environment to explore innovative and multidisciplinary art forms. Situated in a scenic region between the Vesuvio and Vallo di Lauro, the residency encourages artists to engage with nature and local culture while developing their projects. The program is open to practitioners across performance, music, film, literature, theater, and other creative fields, inviting both established and emerging artists to explore radical expressions. Kulturfactory’s unique approach combines independent creation with collaborative exchange, aiming to stimulate dialogue across diverse practices. The residency includes comfortable accommodations, expansive rehearsal spaces, and shared facilities such as a library and meditation room, fostering a sense of community among residents. Artists are encouraged to interact with the local community and participate in cultural programming, workshops, and events. Kulturfactory values experimentation and seeks to build lasting connections with its artists, supporting future collaborations. This artist-run, non-profit initiative is dedicated to nurturing boundary-pushing artistic research and interdisciplinary encounters.

La Macina di San Cresci

Pieve di San Cresci 1, Italy

Artist residency  covers a program based on the personal project proposal presented by the artist and consist of sojourning from 7 to 90 days . We operate all year-round welcoming artists of all ages and nationalities. Resident artists are at various stages in their careers and work in all media. The centre offers the opportunity to work alone, or together with other creative people from other countries, developing and interchanging concise ideas on contemporary art and culture. Our facilities a

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.

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

Primo Piano Special Projects

Lecce, Italy

Primo Piano Special Projects operates as a multifaceted arts organization based in Lecce, Italy, providing a unique blend of artistic and cultural services including art residencies. Their residencies are designed to cater to artists, architects, scholars, musicians, and performers from around the world, offering a chance to engage in a culturally rich environment. These residencies serve as crucial stages for creative individuals seeking new inspirations and a chance to collaborate within diverse, often idyllic settings, whether in urban spaces or in connection with nature. Programs are structured around specific themes and encourage deep, meaningful exchanges among participants. The residencies offer not only a space for artistic creation but also opportunities for cultural immersion, workshops, and public exhibitions. Each residency session is meticulously planned to ensure a holistic experience, emphasizing both personal growth and artistic development.

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.

Rural Residency for Contemporary Art (RUC)

Near Valcamonica valley, Italy

Rural Residency for Contemporary Art (RUC) is located in the stunning Valcamonica valley of the Italian Alps, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its rich history and prehistoric rock engravings. The residency provides artists, musicians, and writers from around the world with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the tranquil and inspiring rural landscape. RUC encourages deep connections with the natural environment and local cultural heritage through workshops, excursions, and community interactions. The facilities include restored country houses and villas, offering comfortable accommodations and dedicated studio spaces. Artists can engage in both solitary creative activities and collaborative projects, culminating in a pop-up art exhibition. The program emphasizes minimal environmental impact and sustainable living, aligning with the residency's ethos of simplicity and freedom.

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.

Studio Panicale

Panicale, Italy

Studio Panicale is a serene artist residency located in the medieval village of Panicale, nestled in the foothills of The Apennine Mountains in Italy. The residency spans across two beautifully refurbished traditional houses, offering accommodation for up to 14 residents at a time. Residents can enjoy the large gardens, olive groves, and a modern studio space equipped with necessary tools like easels and a pottery wheel. The program is self-directed and open to a variety of creative disciplines including visual arts, writing, photography, and ceramics. Artists set their own agenda during stays ranging from one week to two months, providing ample time for reflection and creation. Studio Panicale offers a peaceful environment for artists to focus on their work while surrounded by nature. The residency is entirely self-funded, with weekly fees varying by season. Additionally, a bursary is available for student creatives, offering free accommodation for up to two weeks.

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.

The Museum of Loss and Renewal

Via Collemacchia 17, Italy

Name of Residency: Individual Residency Programme, Group Residency ProgrammesThe Museum of Loss and Renewal Residency Programmes offer individual residencies, and thematic group residencies which are designed to support research, exchange, co-learning and/or the development of new work.In Italy, Individual Residencies and Group Residencies are located in the small village of Collemacchia where Tracy’s family has lived for hundreds of years, situated in a protected area of exceptional significanc

U-BOOT Lab

Rima, Italy

U-BOOT Lab is a multidisciplinary research group founded in , based in Genoa, Italy, that develops culture-based social innovation projects through the hybridization of artistic and scientific research for community engagement in vulnerable territories. It organizes artist residencies like 'Ninety Percent of Everything,' targeting artist collectives under 35, with activities at Palazzo Ducale Genova, the port, and aboard cargo vessels, resulting in installations, performances, and publications. Selected collectives receive a €4,000 gross fee covering research, travel, accommodation, and subsistence for the 15-day program from May 15-30, .

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.

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.