Italy

AURORA BOREALIS is the title of a proposal that intends to add, thanks to the imaginative and transformative power of art and beauty, an imaginary Boreal to Aurora, the youngest and most “real” neighborhood of Turin, starting from the assumption that art is not an “exclusive” language, but rather an accessible and inclusive one, through which […]

The School for Curatorial Studies Venice is an ambitious and challenging project promoted since 2004 and conceived as a school committed to experimentation and interdisciplinary thinking. The main goals are to spread knowledge in the field of visual arts and to introduce the students to the professions related to the art world, focusing on contemporary […]

About the Festival La Guarimba is a cultural organization and film festival in Amantea, Calabria, Italy, dedicated to making cinema accessible to all. The 13th edition will take place from August 7–12, 2025. The festival welcomes diverse voices and themes while fostering values of participatory democracy, integration, and accessibility. Eligibility & Categories Open to short […]

Description: The Arroscia Residency, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, offers 3-8 week self-directed residencies in Italy for emerging or mid-career artists working in painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, photography, and multimedia. The program focuses on fostering artistic development in a supportive and collaborative environment. Duration: 3 to 8 weeks. Accommodation: Two artists share a two-bedroom apartment, as well […]

Brief Description: Graniti Murales Artist Residency invites Italian and international artists to experience life in the small village of Graniti, Sicily. Participants create site-specific murals reflecting their creative expression and unique perspectives of Graniti’s culture and community. Information and Application Details: Duration: 2-4 weeks (recommended full 4 weeks). Residency Dates: June 22, 2025 – July […]

Brief Description Lake Como Design Festival 2025 (13-21 September, Como, Italy) launches its seventh edition with the theme “Frammenti” (Fragments). The festival offers an interdisciplinary platform where design, art, and architecture intersect through exhibitions, installations, and discussions, exploring fragmentation in contemporary society from different perspectives. Theme The 2025 edition explores fragmentation as a destructive and […]

Description: The Lottozero Residence is a dedicated space for fashion and textile designers in Prato, Italy. It offers an immersive experience by providing private accommodations and access to Lottozero’s textile laboratory, co-working space, and industry resources. The program fosters a creative and collaborative environment for local and international designers. Information & Application Details Location: Prato, Italy […]

Brief Description: BID25ART is an international biennial exhibition organized by the Associazione Biennale Internazionale Donna APS. The event will take place in the second half of 2025 at Magazzino 26 in Trieste, Italy, or a similar venue. The exhibition focuses on women artists and features selected works alongside those of internationally recognized artists. Information and […]

The Holcim Foundation Awards is the world’s most prestigious competition for sustainable design, offering a total prize pool of USD 1 million. The competition is free to enter and seeks client-supported projects at the late design phase or under construction (but not completed before February 11, 2025).   Information & Application Details: Competition Opens: October […]