Organizer Information
Rossonove is an independent non-profit association based in Alassio, along the Western Ligurian coast of Italy. Dedicated to site-specific artistic interventions and landscape transformations, the organization works in collaboration with partners such as the Trasformatorio Foundation and Radio Antidoto. Operating under the guiding philosophy of “zero land consumption,” Rossonove resists new construction and commercial real estate exploitation by encouraging artists to temporarily inhabit, research, and reimagine existing, abandoned, or contested spaces.
Title & Description
Rossonove Artist Residency 2027: Zero Land Consumption — Call for Artists
Rossonove has launched its open call for 3-week site-specific artist residencies across Western Liguria, taking place between March–June and October–November 2027. Prompted by Bruno Latour's reflection on ecological mutation, the program invites creators across all creative disciplines to engage directly with the contested landscapes of the Ligurian coast—including a former naval shipyard, an old oil mill, abandoned hotels, former quarries, an ancient Roman road, and contested beaches. Resident artists use their practices as catalysts to generate alternative narratives, reconnect local communities to their environments, and explore spatial justice.
Categories
The call accepts All Creative & Multidisciplinary Practices, including:
- Site-Specific Installation
- Performance
- Sound Art
- Environmental & Ecological Art
- Social Practice
- Architecture/Urbanism
- Film
- Photography
- Research-Based Practices.
Eligibility
- Career Stage & Age: Unconditionally open to artists of all disciplines, ages, and career stages.
- No CV Requirement: Evaluation is based solely on the quality and methodology of the proposed research rather than institutional degrees or traditional resumes.
- Geographic Scope: Open to national (Italian) and international creators worldwide.
Program Benefits & Support
- Accommodation & Workspace: Free 3-week stay at La Casa della Rosa Gialla (a dedicated residency home with coworking spaces and scenic views overlooking the landscape).
- Site Access & Introductions: Direct access, guided introductions, and community liaison for abandoned, industrial, or natural research sites across Western Liguria.
- Documentation & Sharing: Professional project documentation published under open licenses and administrative assistance in hosting a final presentation/sharing event.
Application Fee
Participation in the open call is 100% free of charge (€0 submission fee).
How to Apply
Submit your application package via email to the residency coordinating team.
- Submission Email: call@rossonove.org
Key Dates
- Application Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026
- Residency Implementation Windows: 3-week blocks scheduled between March–June 2027 and October–November 2027
Location
Physical residencies, field research, and accommodation take place live in Italy at:
- Rossonove (La Casa della Rosa Gialla & Field Sites), Alassio & Western Liguria, Italy
Additional Details
Because the residency focuses on "zero land consumption," creators are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Liguria's environmental context and urban ecology before submitting.