Last open calls for residency opportunities in fall-winter 2026:
– from October 5th to 14th;
– from November 18th to December 2nd;
– from December 3rd to 31st / from December 9th to 31st.

Ideal for colleagues and partners, as well as for individual artists/writers who desire to be focused on their own artistic and literary projects.

Grant for the selected artists/writers: we organize every year the International collective exhibition of Literary, Visual and Performing Arts, as well as the publication of the annual art catalog.
Arte Studio Ginestrelle and the Writing Residency are located in the heart of the historical town, famous for its frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue.

Description of residency programs:
One of the main purposes of the new programs is to invite guests to daily experience the artistic and historical sites of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the natural environment of the sacred Mt. Subasio. To explore the town by walking “passeggiata” and hiking to the mountain, in harmony with nature, encouraging an
eco-friendly style of life.
From the historic center of Assisi it is also possible to reach, through a hiking path, or by bicycle, a small olive grove, located in the nearby countryside. This simple and Franciscan place offers moments of reflection and meditation, surrounded by olive trees and wildflowers.

“Arte Studio Ginestrelle” is located in Assisi city center, near the Cathedral of San Rufino. The location would be ideal for couples, as well as for colleagues or individuals.
Address: Via San Rufino, 29, 06081, Assisi (PG), Italy. CIN: IT054001B403019347

“Writing Residency” is suggested for individuals or couples, who desire to stay in the heart of Assisi, in a privileged position next to the Church of “Santa Maria delle Rose” and close to the Cathedral of Assisi “San Rufino”. The Roman Empire built a Temple (II century B.C.) on this site.
Address: Via Santa Maria delle Rose, 6, 06081 Assisi (PG), Italy. CIN: IT054001B403019348

Regarding the interior environmental design style of the residencies: the furniture (tables, chairs, lamps etc.) were made by Italian craftsmen, using native natural materials such as the local oak and cherry wood, as well as the lime and sand stones. Most of the fabrics were hand-sewn and made on traditional looms by women embroiderers.

Duration of residency

from one week to one month

Accommodation

Private accommodation for individuals, couples and colleagues:
• Arte Studio Ginestrelle (the facility consists of two private bedrooms for colleagues/partners). Address: Via San Rufino, 29, 06081, Assisi (PG), Italy. CIN: IT054001B403019347. 
• Writing residency (the facility consists of one bedroom for an individual artist/writer or a couple). Address: Via Santa Maria delle Rose, 6, 06081 Assisi (PG), Italy. CIN: IT054001B403019348

Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Literary Arts, Visual Arts, Conceptual Art, Photography, Video Art, Film making, Curating/Galleries, Academics, En plein air painting and drawing, Sustainability & environment, Environmental projects, research, Environmental Design and Architecture. Studio / Workspace private studio Fees and support

Discounted Residency fee for the last open calls 2026:
• 350 euros per person per week, if the artist/writer applies with a spouse/partner;
• 450 euros per person per week, if the artist/writer applies with a colleague;
• 550 euros per person per week, if the artist/writer applies individually. 
Cleaning is included and provided. The rooms are equipped with pure natural cotton bed linens, blankets, towels and hand soaps.

Contribution/Grant: for the selected artists/writers we organize every year the annual international collective exhibition of literary, visual and performing arts at one of the most prestigious art galleries in the historical center of Assisi, as well as the publication of the annual art catalogue.

Expectations towards the artist

For the selected artists/writers: we organize every year the International collective exhibition of Literary, Visual and Performing Arts, as well as the publication of the annual art catalog. The next annual exhibition (XVII edition) will be shown from September 4th to 7th, 2026.

The purpose of the residency program is to create a residency fully focused on art and culture. The historical town of Assisi offers a variety of cultural activities every week. The possibility to experience and explore the “authentic places” of Assisi, like the ancient Roman ruins, located in the underground of the town, as well as the shrines, fountains and the Medieval symbolism depicted in the facades of the Gothic and Romanesque churches.

Application information

The selection process is focused on the project-proposal to develop during the residency.
For the application-forms and any further detail, please, contact the director Marina Merli at artestudioginestrelle@gmail.com

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