Short Description
The Scuola Piccola Zattere Fellowship is a 3-month research and artistic development program in Venice, Italy. The fellowship is open to artists, curators, researchers, architects, choreographers, performers, and writers. It takes place during the institution’s first season of activity, One Year Score, and focuses on interdisciplinary research themes.
Duration: from mid September to mid December 2025
Themes of the Residency
The fellowship is structured around the One Year Score program, focusing on:
Social dynamics: Aggregation, conflict, and negotiation
Body and space: Architecture, movement, and performance
The score as a conceptual tool for artistic research
Selection Process
Evaluations in March 2025
Possible online interview for finalists
Results announced by the end of March
Eligibility
Open to artists and cultural practitioners
No age restrictions (but aimed at post-academic phase professionals)
Open to international applicants (must hold a valid passport)
Good knowledge of English required
Collectives/duos can apply, but funding remains the same
Benefits
Individual study space in a shared studio
€5,000 grant for the 3-month fellowship
€2,000 research budget
Accommodation in Venice
Round-trip travel to Venice
Opportunities to present work via workshops, seminars, performances
How to Apply
Send applications via email to fellowship@scuolapicolazattere.com
Subject line: “Application_International fellowship program”
Submission must be one single PDF (max 20 MB) with:
Motivation letter (1 page)
CV
Portfolio
Completed and signed application form
Signed personal data information notice
Copy of valid ID/passport
Entry Fee:
None
Location:
Venice, Italy
Deadline:
09/07/2025 until 11.59 pm (Italy time)
Website link:
https://www.scuolapiccolazattere.com/
Apply link:
https://admin.scuolapiccolazattere.com/assets/Application-form.pdf
