Open calls: Italy
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ResidencyOpen Call for an Artist-in-Residence: Decoding DepressionJoint Research Centre (JRC), European CommissionThe European Commission’s Joint Research Centre invites artists to a six‑month residency in Ispra, Italy, to explore depression through the ‘environome’ framework, with a €15,000 budget.ResidencyBando per assegnare lo spazio di Porta GallieraComune di BolognaIl Comune di Bologna pubblica un bando per assegnare lo spazio di Porta Galliera, offrendo atelier creativi e studi d’artista gratuiti per 4 anni, con contributo economico fino a 25.000 euro.ResidencyS ScarlattineTeatroScarlattineTeatroA theatre residency in Colle Brianza, Italy, offering companies extended time and space to develop new work.ResidencyVenice Skyline Creative Residency Space - No DeadlineVenezia ContemporaneaElevate your perspective in Venice, a city rich in culture and art history. The residency offers a serene and inspiring environment for artists, writers and researchers across various disciplines.ResidencyParma launches AI Horizons: international call on art in the age of algorithms360° Creativity Events APSThe exhibition David Salle. Painting in the Present Tense, curated by Luca Massimo Barbero, director of the Giorgio Cini Foundation’s Institute of Art History, and on view from May 5 to Sept. 27, 2026, is supported by Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery.ResidencyAETHOS X LAB 2027 Open Call for Contemporary Dance ChoreographersEuthopia DanceEuthopia is inviting contemporary dance choreographers to join the company for a 5‑day residency in Italy, from 15 to 19 February 2027.ResidencyOASis Open CallsKIBLAThe OASis Residency in Maribor invites EU‑based artists and interdisciplinary practitioners to explore the intersection of nature, technology and cultural heritage through analog and digital media from 19–27 November 2026.CompetitionTeatri Riflessi Festival 2027 - International Short Performance CompetitionIterCultureTeatri Riflessi Festival opens its 2027 International Short Performance Competition for live works up to 15 minutes in contemporary dance, theatre, circus or multidisciplinary performance.ResidencyTrartHUB: prendono il via i bandi aperti per residenze artistiche e di ricerca a TriesteTrartHUBTrartHUB annuncia una call per 4 residenze culturali e di ricerca in Trieste, con tema "la soglia", aperta a artisti, curatori e ricercatori delle arti visive.CompetitionArte Laguna Prize 2026: bando aperto per artisti contemporaneiArte Laguna PrizeConcorso internazionale rivolto ad artisti contemporanei senza limiti di età o nazionalità.ResidencyVetrate Artistiche ToscaneVetrate Artistiche ToscaneVetrate Artistiche Toscane in Siena, Italy, is a stained glass and mosaic studio founded in 1987 by the Bracciali brothers, offering artist residencies and specialized workshops focused on traditional and modern stained glass techniques.ResidencyConvocatória especial Ibermúsicas - Emilia-Romagna “Conectando artistas e cenas musicais”IbermúsicasCom a missão de promover o diálogo intercultural entre artistas musicais da América Latina e Itália, foi lançada uma convocatória especial, fruto da colaboração entre Ibermúsicas e Emilia-Romagna, por meio da Fundação ATER, no âmbito das atividades de Exportação Musical, em colaboração com a Emilia-Romagna Music Commission.ResidencyLab Art Prize – Milan ’26 editionMalamegi Lab Art PrizeThe Malamegi Lab Art Award is an international competition open to all artists. The competition will select 12 finalist artists, who will have the opportunity to win prestigious prizes and exhibit their works in a high-profile group exhibition.ResidencyBorse di studio sul paesaggio 2026Fondazione BenettonLa Fondazione Giorgio Cini, dando seguito al lascito testamentario di Elsa Geiger Ariè per onorare la memoria del padre, bandisce la tredicesima edizione del Premio per la traduzione poetica in memoria di Benno Geiger, da assegnare a una traduzione italiana di opere poetiche da lingue occidentali antiche, medievali e moderne apparse negli ultimi due anni.ResidencyTrinacria Festival ResidencyTrinacria Theatre CompanyThe Trinacria Festival Residency 2026 is a unique opportunity for artists and writers to immerse themselves in the beautiful Italian countryside. Located in the picturesque town of Pezzolo, this residency program offers a chance to focus on your craft, explore new ideas, and connect with like-minded individuals.CompetitionConcorso nazionale per le Accademie di Belle Arti "La scelta della Repubblica"Fondazione De GasperiConcorso nazionale di arte per studenti delle Accademie di Belle Arti italiane, con premi di €800 e €500, aperto a opere originali su tema "La scelta della Repubblica".ResidencyResidents’ Competition 2027–2028Académie de France à Rome – Villa MédicisUn concours international visant à sélectionner les pensionnaires qui seront accueillis à la Villa Médicis à Rome pour une résidence de création, d’expérimentation et de recherche de 12 mois (début de la résidence en septembre, fin en août).ResidencyCreative Landscapes – Arts and Ecology ResidencyMisko uostas and ParsecA twelve-week international residency program fostering artistic research, ecological awareness, and community engagement through contemporary art.ResidencyLa Storta 16-30 September 2026 ResidencyVenezia ContemporaneaFully funded one‑week residency for artists, writers, and researchers in Venice’s Jewish Ghetto, with optional exhibition space and support for site‑specific work.CompetitionIII edizione del concorso nazionale “Velletri residenza d’artista”Fondazione di Partecipazione Arte e Cultura Città di VelletriConcorso nazionale di recitazione “Velletri residenza d’artista” rivolto ad attori non professionisti di 18 anni e oltre, con performance di monologhi o dialoghi di massimo 5/8 minuti.ResidencyGATE44 Artist ResidencyLab of Experimental ArtLEA offers two residency formats in Madrid: shared Stays (6‑month minimum) and Full‑Time Residencies (3 months) with studio, lab, gallery, and community support.ResidencyRoma Calling – Milano Calling – Palermo Calling 2026/27Istituto SvizzeroIstituto Svizzero offre residenze per artisti emergenti e ricercatori che desiderano contribuire al futuro dell’arte, della scienza e dell’innovazione.ResidencyLa Macina di San Cresci residency programLa Macina di San CresciLa Macina di San Cresci offers artists an opportunity to work for an extended period of time in a social environment that is rich in history and surrounded by nature, the Chianti landscape is possibly the best-known of all of Tuscany.ResidencyRossonove Artist Residency Zero Land ConsumptionRossonoveRossonove invita artisti a partecipare a una residenza artistica incentrata sul consumo zero di suolo lungo la costa ligure.ResidencyHabitat – Percorsi artistici per un teatro di comunitàLa Filostoccola / Teatro VirginianResidenza artistica intensiva di 6 settimane per 10 giovani artisti delle arti sceniche, con alloggio gratuito e borsa di studio, tra Arezzo e Sansepolcro.CompetitionA\' Design Award and CompetitionA\' Design Award & CompetitionA' Design Award & Competition invites digital installation designers, VR artists, and interactive media creators worldwide to submit works for the 2026 Virtual and Digital Art Installations Design Awards.ResidencyLa Macina di San CresciLa Macina di San CresciLa Macina di San Cresci offers artists an opportunity to work for an extended period of time in a social environment that is rich in history and surrounded by nature, the Chianti landscape is possibly the best-known of all of Tuscany.ResidencyBaroque Blue Art & Nature Residency 2026 (5th Edition)Primo Piano Special ProjectsAn international two‑week residency in Torre Dell’Orso, Lecce (Puglia, Italy) offering housing, mentorship, materials, tours and a final exhibition.ResidencyT Trieste Artist ResidencyAiR TriesteAiR Trieste è un programma di residenza artistica che offre a artisti visivi e ricercatori l’opportunità di trascorrere un periodo a Trieste per sviluppare progetti contestuali, condurre ricerche e beneficiare di uno spazio fisico e mentale dedicato.CompetitionBando di selezione per banner d’artista al Museo d’Arte Contemporanea di CavaleseMuseo d’Arte Contemporanea di CavaleseUn bando per selezionare due artiste/i che nel 2027 proseguiranno il ciclo espositivo del Museo di Arte Contemporanea di Cavalese sui banner d’artista.ResidencyVilla Nappi ResidencyAssociazione InTeatroVilla Nappi is a historic 17‑century villa in Polverigi, Italy, offering year‑round residency spaces for contemporary artists in theater, dance, and interdisciplinary projects, with free accommodation and rehearsal rooms.CompetitionITSLIQUID International Contest – 20th EditionITSLIQUID GroupThe ITSLIQUID International Contest – 20th Edition is a free, global competition open to artists, architects and designers, offering a €100,000 prize pool and exhibition opportunities worldwide.ResidencyTwoCentsPress Printmaking Arts in TuscanyTwoCentsPressTwoCentsPress is a printmaking residency in Serrazzano, Tuscany, offering independent apartments and access to a fully equipped printmaking workshop.ExhibitionVI annual edition of ReA! Art Fair in MilanReA! Art FairPlatform for independent artists to showcase and sell their workAward2026 Ecco Eco AwardsClassical Roman Arts FoundationThe Classical Roman Arts Foundation announces the Fifth Edition of the Ecco Eco Awards, offering €1,000 for the first prize and €500 for the second to contemporary artists and researchers inspired by Classical Roman arts.CompetitionYICCA 26/27 – International Contest of Contemporary ArtYICCA (Association A.p.s. Moho)The YICCA 26/27 International Contest of Contemporary Art invites artists worldwide to submit works in any medium for a chance to exhibit in Venice and win cash prizes.ResidencyPer Chi Crea 2026 – Bandi e finanziamenti per giovani artistiMinistero della Cultura, SIAEIl programma "Per Chi Crea 2026" del Ministero della Cultura offre oltre 13 milioni di euro di finanziamento a giovani artisti, interpreti e esecutori di età non superiore ai 35 anni, residenti in Italia o cittadini italiani residenti all’estero.ExhibitionVENICE EXPERIMENTAL VIDEO AND PERFORMING ART FESTIVAL 2026ITSLIQUID GroupCall for artists to submit video and performing art for the VENICE EXPERIMENTAL 2026 festival, a one-night event within the Venice International Art Fair.ExhibitionCall eventi ed esposizioni: “Rome Art Week 2026” (RAW)Rome Art WeekLa Rome Art Week si prepara alla sua undicesima edizione, programmata dal 19 al 25 ottobre 2026.ExhibitionConcorso artistico: mutAZIONI CORSI e RICORSIAssociazione Arte Oltre APSBando aperto a tutti gli artisti di qualsiasi età e disciplina per partecipare alla mostra mutAZIONI: CORSI e RICORSI (7‑22 novembre 2026) a Schio.ResidencyPalazzo d´ArtePalazzo d´ArteStylish accommodation for artists or art lovers, with cultural tours, cooking, and excursions in Brescia.InternshipVenice Internship – National Pavilion UAENational Pavilion UAE – La Biennale di VeneziaA one‑month internship in Venice for Emirati and long‑term UAE residents to gain hands‑on experience in exhibition management at the National Pavilion UAE during the 20th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.WorkshopOpen Classes – Movement Pills with Alessandro Marzotto LevyLa CAP Re|HubA series of open movement classes (Movement Pills) led by Alessandro Marzotto Levy in Sinalunga, Italy, open to anyone interested in exploring the body through movement.ResidencyRamdom ResidencyRamdomResidency artistico a Castrignano de’ Greci, Italia, con alloggi in due case storiche, studio condiviso e supporto curaturo.ResidencyRAVE Trivignano Udinese, ItalyRAVE East Village Artist ResidencyAn experimental, multidisciplinary artist residency focused on research, dialogue, and production in relation to animals and biocentric, anti-speciesist perspectives.CompetitionYICCA 26/27 – International Contest of Contemporary Art / Calls & SubmissionsCMC Milan Milan, ---Non US States---, ItalyYICCA 26/27 is an international contemporary art contest inviting artists worldwide to submit works across various media for a chance to win prizes and exhibit in Venice.ResidencyStone Oven House ResidencyStone Oven HouseAn interdisciplinary artist residency in an old farmhouse in the Italian Alps, offering studios, exhibition space, project support, and comfortable accommodation.Selezione attiva Audizione Artisti del Coro Teatro Regio di Torino - Soprani e ContraltiTeatro Regio TorinoChiamata per soprani e contralti per il coro del Teatro Regio Torino.