Writing / Literature Residencies in Italy

(Re)Create Inc

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 Center Padula (Casa Padula)

Padula, Italy

Art Center Padula offers a unique Artist Residency program in the historic Italian village of Padula, aiming to revitalize the area while fostering creative and entrepreneurial potential. The program welcomes artists and writers from various disciplines, providing them with a private room and studio space in one of Padula's most stately residences, Casa Padula. Residency periods last for 18 days, with options for longer stays by combining sessions. The center hosts 3 to 4 artists at a time, promoting a blend of solitude and community. Residents have access to communal spaces and are invited to weekly group dinners, encouraging interaction with fellow artists and the local community. The residency is designed for both emerging and established creatives, judged primarily on the quality of submitted work samples. With its commitment to diversity and inclusion, Art Center Padula seeks applicants from all backgrounds. The program is a testament to the belief in art's power to provoke creativity and innovation, essential for addressing contemporary issues and revitalizing rural communities.

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.

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.

Casa delle Traduzioni

Roma, Italy

Casa delle Traduzioni in Rome is a non-profit residency program primarily for foreign translators working on Italian literature, offering self-catering accommodation, access to a specialized library, and opportunities for research and exchange in the city center. Founded in as part of Biblioteche di Roma, it promotes the translator's role and Italian language worldwide, requiring residents to lead seminars or events. Stays typically range from 15 to 45 days, open September 15 to July 15.

Casa Padula

Padula, Italy

The Artist-in-Residence program at Casa Padula, hosted by Art Center Padula in the historic center of Padula, Italy, welcomes artists and writers across various mediums to live, work, and immerse in the local community for 18-day sessions (extendable by combining sessions). Participants receive a private room, luminous private studio, access to shared kitchen, gardens, and weekly group dinners, with no required activities to support flexible creative practice. The program aims to revitalize the depopulating southern Italian village through art, hosting 3-8 residents per session from May to October.

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

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.

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

Fusion Art Gallery

Torino, Italy

Fusion Art Gallery / INAUDITA is a not-for-profit independent gallery in Turin, Italy, offering international artist residencies to promote intercultural dialogue and artist mobility through research, creation, and presentation of contemporary art. The program provides shared studio space within the gallery, furnished accommodation nearby, and culminates in a body of work, exhibition, and catalogue. Residencies typically last 1-3 months and are open to visual artists, writers, and performers.

Homestead Hospitality

Vicolo alla Motta, Italy

Name of Residency: LESArtistsAPPLICATIONS FOR 2026 ARE NOW CLOSED.LESArtists is a 1 month spring artists residency on Lake Maggiore in Italy’s northern Piedmont region. The resident artist will be hosted, free of charge, at one of our properties on Lake Maggiore.LESArtists is a residency that creates space for international artists to find inspiration, develop their craft, build community and connect with the natural landscape and culture of Italy.Explore the iconic islands and lakeside promenad

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 Casa Etruria

Latera, Italy

La Casa Etruria is an international artist residency offering immersive cultural and creative experiences in two unique locations within the beautiful Tuscia Viterbese region of Italy. Nestled between the Tyrrhenian Sea, Umbria, and Tuscany, the residency provides a serene and inspiring environment for artists, writers, photographers, and researchers. The program emphasizes independent work and exploration, allowing artists to immerse themselves in the historical and natural surroundings, while enjoying private accommodations either in a medieval village house in Latera or in a casale within the Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve. Both locations offer comfortable living spaces, access to outdoor working areas, and opportunities for exhibitions at local museums. La Casa Etruria fosters creativity through cross-cultural exchanges and a peaceful setting where residents can pursue their projects free from distractions.

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

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

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.

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 Bottega Projects

Via Galluzzi Fausto, Italy

Name of Residency: Montebuono Artist ResidencyThe Bottega Projects Artist Residency allows time and space for artists and scholars to continue their research in the town of Montebuono, Italy. The house, built in 1595, is in the center of the small medieval town, a few minutes from a grocery store, pharmacy, bar, restaurant, bank, and post office; and just an hour train ride from Rome. It consists of two bedrooms, kitchen, bath, studio space, and a reading/writing room for individual or collabora

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 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.

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.