THE RESIdENCY

Eligibility & requirements

 

The Arroscia Residency an artist run, 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation open to all emerging and mid-career artists who’s focus is on one or more of the following disciplines: painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, photography, and/or multi-media work.

The artist is to produce a body of work with a minimum of 6-8 pieces (including sketches and finished pieces) which are to be exhibited in the Studio in Pieve di Teco. One piece chosen by the jury is to remain the property of the Residency and will form part of the permanent collection housed in the Residency Gallery. All remaining pieces remain the property of the artist and can be sold during the exhibit or taken back home with the artist. All proceeds from sales go directly to the artist, minus the Gallery commission (Refer to gallery representation below). Shipping costs to send artworks home are the responsibility of the artist. Should an exhibit or publication result with the work created during this residency, The Arroscia Residency is to be recognized in the acknowledgments.

Additionally, the artist is to conduct at least one of the public activities listed below:

  • Artist Talks with guests invited to visit the studio by the residency sponsors, including: journalists, curators, artists, local officials, buyers, etc.;

  • Artist Talks with local Italians;

  • Mentoring of future residency artists; and/or

  • Installation work in local villages or towns.

sELECTION PROCESS

 

We use Café (Call For Entry) for the on-line application and selection process. Artists are to submit a digital portfolio of their work together with a completed submittal form. The jury consists of five creative professionals living in the Arroscia Valley and two previous residency recipients. Recipients can reapply to return to the Arroscia Residency five years after the end of their residency. There is no limit on the number of times a person can apply.

criteria

Some of the criteria that will be considered in the review process are:

  • Artist creates Sculpture, Painting, Drawing, Collage, Photography, and/or Multi-media work;

  • How the applicant thinks a small mountain village in the Arroscia Valley will serve to inspire and contribute to their creativity and work;

  • The applicant’s standing in their career and among their peers;

  • The applicant’s ability to work independently and to live in a small rural community;

  • The applicant’s ability to represent the residency program well; and

  • The applicant’s ability to speak Italian, Spanish and/or English.

AWARD

The award consists of a grant for flights from nearest airport to artist’s hometown to Europe and back, housing and studio space, a dedicated page on the Residency website, and a stipend of €300 per week for art supplies and living expenses.

The cost of the flight will be reimbursed upon arrival.

The successful applicant will complete and be bound by a residency agreement. The jurors reserve the right to terminate the residency if in their opinions a serious breach of the agreement or any misconduct has occurred that reflects negatively on any apspects of the residency program.

The residency is subject to the availability of funding.


DURATION

The residency can be between 3-8 weeks. Each artist is to propose the length of time that is necessary or desired for their particular type of work. Longer periods will be considered upon request.

INTRODUCTION AND RECEPTION

A reception will be held soon after arrival to introduce the artist to other local artists and residents. We will assist in securing invitations to dinners and aperitivi, if desired by the artist.

TIMELINE

The artist may choose between two sessions offered.

For Fall Session: Sept/Oct 2025

  • Call opens - March 1, 2025

  • Submission deadline - April 5, 2025

  • Selected artist notified - May 5, 2025

  • Contract released to artist - May 2025

For Spring Session: May/June 2026

  • Call opens - November 1, 2025

  • Submission deadline - December 5, 2025

  • Selected artist notified - January 5, 2026

  • Contract released to artist - January 2026

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

Each application must include:

  • Completed application form.

  • $25USD application fee.

  • For EU applicants provide a photocopy of your identification card. For non-EU applicants provide a photocopy of your valid passport.

  • Photo copy (or digital image) of your valid passport.

  • Resume (3 pages maximum).

  • Digital portfolio of minimum 10 pieces. Only JPEGs up to 5 MB, including artist, title, year completed, dimensions, material, and price (as applicable) for each image uploaded.

  • Two professional references.

All documents should be typed in at least a 12 point font, single­ spaced, and with at least a 1⁄2” margin.
Applications that are not complete by their due date will not be considered.