Italy

Residenza Lago Scuro is a self-directed Interdisciplinary residency offering creatives the chance to explore their practice, exchange ideas, and make work while living on, and learning about, a beautiful regenerative farm in Northern Italy. This will be our fifth year of operating. The program emphasizes the exchange between practitioners of the cultural and agricultural arts, […]

Organizer Information Residenza Lago Scuro is an experimental residency program established in 2019. It is hosted at Cascina Lago Scuro, an 18th-century biodynamic farm, dairy, and laboratory located in Northern Italy. The program is a “labor of love” stewarded by a dedicated team of organizers in collaboration with the farm’s family. Title & Description Residenza […]

Organizer Information SIT-PLU (Situated Creative Practices for the Pluriverse) is a multi-partner Creative Europe cooperation project dedicated to exploring how situated artistic practices can contribute to socio-ecological transformation and cultural renewal. Rooted in the concept of the “pluriverse,” inspired by the Zapatista principle of “a world where many worlds fit,” the initiative supports diverse systems […]

Organizer Information The retreat is led by Tracy Mackenna, an award-winning artist, curator, and Professor Emerita at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design. As the curator of The Museum of Loss and Renewal, Mackenna focuses on gathering people to stimulate creative energy and interdisciplinary dialogue. Title & Description DRAWING with PLACE 2026. This […]

Organizer Information Essere Writer & Artist Residency is an independent, international residency program based in Italy, founded and directed by Jennie Lee. With over 26 years of experience in spiritual coaching, creative development, and wellness practices, Jennie Lee has designed Essere as a holistic environment that supports both artistic production and personal growth. The residency […]

Organizer Information The Pro Carton is a European association representing the cartonboard and folding carton industry. It works in close collaboration with stakeholders across the packaging value chain, including manufacturers, designers, and brands, to promote cartonboard as a renewable, recyclable, and sustainable packaging material. Through advocacy, research, and educational initiatives, Pro Carton supports innovation in […]

Organizer Information FOMAS Group, an Italian multinational and leader in forging, rolling, and metal powder production, partners with Arte Laguna Prize for this high-value award. As a specialist in technological excellence for the energy and aerospace sectors, FOMAS chooses to translate the precision of industrial engineering into the language of Contemporary Art, fostering a unique […]

Organizer Information The Posterheroes initiative is an international social communication project dedicated to using visual design as a tool for cultural reflection and social impact. Founded in Italy, Posterheroes has grown into a globally recognized platform that invites creatives from around the world to engage with urgent contemporary issues through poster design. Over the years, […]

Organizer Information Ex Aequa is a collaborative international initiative promoted by Institut français Italia in partnership with Spring Attitude Festival, Arty Farty, and 90MIL, alongside community partner Equaly. The programme is supported by the French Embassy in Italy and operates within a broader European cultural cooperation framework. These organizations collectively form a strong network across […]