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Open Call: "Why Are We Creative?" Artistic Residency 2026 in Italy

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$800
Suvereto (LI), Tuscany, Italy
Aug 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026

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Submit applications for an intensive 200-hour artistic residency exploring the relationship between historical sources and new musical languages, including electronic ones, through contemporary composition and performance.

Ente Puccini Suvereto, within the "Per Chi Crea" 2025 programme, is opening selections for an artistic residency dedicated to contemporary musical creativity and the reinterpretation of archival material. The project consists of an intensive 200-hour path (training, research, and workshops) between August and December 2026, guided by mentors Gianluca Piombo, Marco Attura, Andrea Ottani, Lorenzo Sbaffi, and Leonardo Menegola. The residency will culminate in a public presentation of the new, previously unpublished works produced during the programme.

Exploring the relationship between historical sources and new musical languages, including electronic ones, through contemporary composition and performance.

  • Open to 10 individual artists (wind instruments, percussion, lyric singing, and composers)
  • Open to artists of any nationality, provided they are resident in Italy
  • Under 35 years of age
  • Must hold an AFAM diploma (Alta Formazione Artistica, Musicale e Coreutica) or equivalent qualification
  • Interest in investigating the relationship between historical sources and new languages (including electronic ones) is required
  • A scholarship of up to €800.00 per selected artist, to cover participation expenses
  • Mentorship from Gianluca Piombo, Marco Attura, Andrea Ottani, Lorenzo Sbaffi, and Leonardo Menegola
  • A public presentation ("restituzione pubblica") of the new works produced during the residency
  • Application Deadline: 20 August 2026
  • Residency Period: August – December 2026

Applications should be sent by email to [email protected]. Application fee: None.

Suvereto (LI), Tuscany, Italy

The residency is funded through the "Per Chi Crea" programme (2025 edition), promoted by Italy's Ministry of Culture and managed by SIAE. Delivered in collaboration with the Conservatorio di Musica "Pietro Mascagni" of Livorno. For further information, contact +39 392 7418181 or [email protected].

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Award
A scholarship of up to €800.00 per selected artist, to cover participation expenses; mentorship from five mentors; and a public presentation of new works produced during the residency
Entry fee
Free to enter
Entries per artist
Up to 10
Eligibility
Open to 10 individual artists (wind instruments, percussion, lyric singing, and composers) of any nationality provided they are resident in Italy, under 35 years of age, with an AFAM diploma or equivalent qualification.
Audience
Artists under 35 years of age holding an AFAM diploma or equivalent

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