ERIAC-Villa Romana Residency Programme

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Short Description

For the sixth consecutive year, the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) and Villa Romana continue their collaboration to support two contemporary artists of Roma origin, through an artistic residency programme in Florence. This program provides a dedicated space for artistic research, production, and dialogue within an established international context. The residency builds on the shared commitment of ERIAC and Villa Romana to advancing contemporary Roma art practice. It offers selected artists the opportunity to focus on their work, engage in critical exchange with fellow residents and the regional art scene, and explore Florence’s historical and contemporary artistic landscape. The program aims to support the professional development of Roma artists and contribute to the broader recognition of Roma contemporary art. An international jury will review applications and select two artists for the 2025 residency programme. We encourage Roma contemporary artists to apply and take part in this opportunity for artistic development and professional visibility.

 

Eligibility

Visual artists with self-declared Roma identity whose work provides a special contribution to contemporary art production.
We do not require a detailed description of the planned project.

 

Submission Requirements

Portfolio (digital, in PDF format, if possible)
Updated CV with contact details
Month of the residency you are applying for (October or November)
Self-declaration on Roma identity

 

How to Apply

Please send your application to eriac@eriac.org with the subject line: 2025 Villa Romana residency application.

 

Program Benefits & Awards:

Selected artists will be provided with a guest room at Villa Romana, offering the necessary facilities and working conditions to focus on their artistic practice and engage in dialogue with other artists.

Each artist will receive a monthly stipend of 1,000 Euros. Travel expenses to and from Florence will also be covered.

 

Selection & Notification:

Members of the international Jury:

  • Elena Agudio (art historian and curator, director of Villa Romana)
  • Jake Bowers (ERIAC Barvalipe Academy member, journalist, producer and filmmaker)
  • Robert Gabris (artist, former Villa Romana resident)
  • Timea Junghaus (curator, art historian, executive director of ERIAC)
  • Maria Lind (curator, writer, educator, and Cultural Counsellor at the Embassy of Sweden in Moscow)

 

Entry Fee:

None

 

Location:

Florence, Italy

 

Timeline:

Application Deadline: 20 March 2025

 

Website Link: https://eriac.org/call-for-applications-eriac-villa-romana-residency-programme/

 

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