Italy

MARES is a non-profit cultural organization founded by curators Tatiana Palenzona and Amina Berdin. Its mission is to support emerging artists, foster new dialogues—both locally and internationally—and build networks that connect artists with the surrounding community. A key focus is also the revitalization of the Monumental Complex of Santa Croce in Alessandria, showcasing its potential […]

Organizer Information: The Museum of Loss and Renewal (Italy) Title & Description: TAKING TIME / PRENDENDO TEMPO is an individual, self-directed residency offering uninterrupted time for creative practice in a rural Italian setting. The programme supports reflection, experimentation, and focused work without the expectation of a final outcome, within a supportive and international peer environment. […]

Overview The Museum of Loss and Renewal invites applications for ART and FOOD, an immersive international group residency exploring the relationships between place, people, time, art, and food. Set in Collemacchia, within Italy’s Apennine Mountains and the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, the residency brings together creative practitioners and researchers to examine food […]

Overview The Museum of Loss and Renewal invites applications for WRITING with PLACE, an immersive international group residency in Italy. Devised and led by artist and curator Tracy Mackenna, in partnership with writer Elizabeth K. Reeder and writer/artist Amanda Thomson, the programme explores writing as an expanded, experimental, and situated practice. The residency foregrounds writing […]

Organizer Information La Baldi Residency is an independent artist-run initiative located in the historic village of Montegiovi, Tuscany. Established within a 15th-century “palazzo,” the residency is dedicated to providing artists, researchers, and writers with a contemplative environment that fosters deep focus and creative experimentation. The organization is rooted in the belief that the rural landscape […]

Organizer Information The Associazione Culturale Tapirulan is an Italian non-profit organization founded in 2002 in Cremona. Its primary mission is to promote contemporary art, particularly illustration, through exhibitions, publications, and international competitions. Over the last two decades, Tapirulan has grown into a prestigious hub for the international illustration community, hosting annual contests that culminate in […]

Organizer Information Marignana Arte is a leading contemporary art gallery and research hub based in Venice, Italy. Since its founding in 2013, the organization has dedicated itself to promoting the work of emerging and mid-career artists across a global landscape. Operating through several distinctive venues—including Marignana Gallery, Marignana Project, and the expansive Spazio Berlendis—the organization […]

Organizer Information NOIA Magazine is an independent, ad-free publication founded in 2021. The name “NOIA” is the Italian word for boredom, reflecting the magazine’s roots in slow, thoughtful creative collaboration. The organization functions as a collective platform for artists, designers, photographers, writers, and other creatives to explore pressing contemporary issues. Based on an international model, […]

Organizer Information Mittelfest is a prominent European arts festival held in Cividale del Friuli, Italy. The festival celebrates international performing arts, and it aims to provide a platform for cultural exchange and artistic innovation. Its focus is on fostering collaborations between artists from diverse disciplines, with a strong commitment to supporting young talent. Title & […]