Italy

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 […]

Organizer Information Radicepura is a world-renowned botanical park and horticultural hub located in Giarre, Sicily. The Radicepura Garden Festival, under the artistic direction of Emanuela Rosa-Clot (editor of Gardenia and Bell’Italia), is the first international event dedicated to Mediterranean garden design. The festival aims to promote the excellence of the landscape and the botanical heritage […]

Organizer Information This prestigious global competition is organized by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency. For the 2026 edition, the organization has merged its long-standing North American and Italian design contests into a single, unified international platform. The program is designed to celebrate the creative, technical, and sustainable use […]

Organizer Information Terre Altre is an artistic residency program promoted by the Municipality of Subbiano (Arezzo, Italy) in collaboration with CasermArcheologica and Ideatica. The project is funded by the Tuscany Region (PR ESF+ 2021/27) as part of the Giovanisì project for youth autonomy. It aims to revitalize the Tuscan Apennines (Casentino and Valtiberina) through contemporary […]