Organizer Information:

The Arroscia Residency. An artist-run, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation located in a small mountain village in the Arroscia Valley.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the Arroscia Residency: Fall 2026 Session.

This residency offers an immersive experience in a rural Italian community. Artists are provided with the time, space, and financial support to create a new body of work, culminating in a final exhibition in the studio. The residency length is flexible, ranging between 4 to 8 weeks based on the artist's proposal.

Category:

Visual Arts (Painting, drawing, collage, fiber art, photography, murals, installations, and/or mixed media).

Eligibility:

  • Who: International emerging and mid-career artists. (Applicants must have the ability to speak Italian, Spanish, and/or English).

  • Student Status: The residency is strictly NOT accepting artists currently enrolled in an academic program. (Note: PhD candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis).

  • Production Rule: The artist MUST produce a body of work with a minimum of 6-8 pieces (including sketches and finished pieces) during the residency. One piece chosen by the jury will strictly remain the property of the Residency for its permanent collection.

  • Community Engagement: The artist MUST conduct at least one public activity (e.g., an artist talk with guests/locals, an interactive project with the local middle school, or an installation in local villages).

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Travel: Roundtrip flights from the closest airport of the artist’s hometown to Europe and back (cost of flights will be reimbursed upon arrival).

  • Accommodation & Workspace: Paid housing for the duration of the residency, plus use of studio and exhibition space.

  • Stipend: A stipend of €300 per week for art supplies and living expenses.

  • Exhibition: An exhibition of the artist’s work created during the residency.

Application Fee & Program Costs:

  • Application Fee: $25.00 USD.

Application Requirements:

All documents should be typed in at least a 12-point font, single-spaced, and with at least a ½” margin. Submit via CaFÉ:

  1. Completed application form.

  2. Photocopy of valid ID (National ID card for EU applicants; valid Passport for non-EU applicants).

  3. Curriculum Vitae (strictly 4 pages maximum).

  4. Digital portfolio of strictly 10 images.

  5. Two professional references.

How to Apply?

Submit your application and fee via the official Call For Entry (CaFÉ) portal.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: April 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM MDT.

  • Selected Artist Notified: May 5, 2026.

  • Fall Residency Session: September / October 2026 (Duration: 4-8 weeks).

Location:

Pieve di Teco (Arroscia Valley), Italy.

Contact Information:

Email: info@arrosciaresidency.org

Website: https://arrosciaresidency.org/