OFFICINA STAMPERIA DEL NOTAIO-ARTIST RESIDENCY

OFFICINA STAMPERIA DEL NOTAIO – AN INTERNATIONAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN TUSA, SICILY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2024.

We accept individual artists, artists working in collaboration, and try to accommodate partners, children whenever possible. The residency is self-funded and includes lodging in a private bedroom in a single or shared apartment with kitchen and bathroom, plus 24-hour access to designated studio space in a communal, multi-use workspace. When possible, we try to arrange an open studio event for artists to informally exhibit work or give a public presentation, workshop, reading, or film screening. We also will plan occasional group excursions and dinners. The work of each resident artist will also be featured on the website and our Instagram page.

About OSN:
We are located in the heart of the medieval hill town of Tusa on the northern coast of Sicily. Close to the beach, the town itself is situated at 600 meters elevation and we are easily accessible from Palermo by train.

The residency fee per artist ranges on average from 450-550 euro per week. This fee includes lodging and 24/7 studio access, and fluctuates based on the type of accommodation and whether or not an artist is accompanied by a guest. The houses include fully-equipped kitchens and access to laundry facilities. Houses and studios are NOT equipped with wifi, computers, or air-conditioning, but fans are provided. Transportation, primary materials, and meals are the responsibility of the artist.

Accepted artists will receive a detailed fee breakdown and payment schedule at the time of notification of acceptance. A 50% non-refundable deposit to confirm attendance and secure a spot will be due shortly after acceptance, with the remaining 50% due no later than April 1st.

OSN is ideal for artists who want to focus on their work while being close to nature in a close-knit community.

We’re rustic and the residency is self-directed, although at times we organize open studio events, artist talks & presentations, screenings, readings, or gallery, museum & studio visits.

OSN accepts artists spanning all disciplines including writing, film/video, printmaking, analog/alt photo, and music composition and performance. Languages spoken: Italian, English, French.

LAST CALL TO APPLY FOR THE 2024 SUMMER SEASON:

We invite applicants for our two summer sessions:

Summer Session 1: Arrive in Tusa Wednesday June 5 – Depart Tuesday June 25

Summer Short Session 2: Arrive in Tusa Wednesday July 10 – Depart Tuesday July 23

The dates of the September and October sessions will be announced at a later time. If you are interested in being considered for September or October, please indicate this in the form.

Since this is a last-minute call, we will begin reviewing applications immediately in the order they are accepted and the call will be open until filled. For consideration, please complete the Google Form.

https://forms.gle/Tm6vx5mPhFddaEtVA

Within the form, you will be asked to include a proposal for the research or work you would like to do while in residence (even a vague idea is helpful – we know it is an organic process subject to change!); a link to your website or online portfolio or other online sites where we can view your work; whether you will be coming alone or with a partner or dependent, and if there are specific considerations or needs you would like us to know about. We have a variety of housing options and rooms are assigned based on a case-by-case basis, determined by availability and need. Please specify if you prefer a shared or a private bath, and note that the costs vary between the three. You will also be asked to include an artist’s statement (2,200 characters max), a bio (2,200 characters max), and CV, and lastly, 10 quality jpeg images characteristic of your work and links to your website, gallery or social media pages. Please provide the name, title, and email address for one professional reference who we may contact on your behalf in the event you are selected as a finalist – no letters are required.

We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis but also post time-specific open calls throughout the year. Please keep in mind that space is very limited, so if your application is not accepted for your preferred season, you may re-apply in the future.

Before applying, please visit the website and read more about the residency, studio, printshop and accommodations, location, and transportation, and be sure to check out our links page where you will also find some helpful information about travel, sourcing materials, and more. If you have questions, please email officinastamperiadelnotaio@gmail.com. We look forward to your application!