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 website

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/