OpenCallartist
← All opportunities
residency✓ Verified

Venice Independent Creative & Research Residency 2026

The Foundation of ART NYC

Submit a CV, bio, portfolio (max 20 pages), and project proposal (max 1,000 words) for an independent creative residency in Venice.

Open listing & apply ↗♡ Save

Does this fit your work? 5 questions score every call to your medium, location and budget. Free.

Get matched →
Deadline
10 days left
Entry fee
Free
Location
Italy
Exhibition window
Sep 7, 2026 → Oct 30, 2026

Not applying today? Leave an email and we’ll nudge you before the Aug 30, 2026deadline, so this call doesn’t slip.

One reminder for this call. Free, one click to confirm, unsubscribe anytime.

Heads up: this show’s exhibition window can overlap other calls you enter - the same piece can’t hang in two places at once.Check conflicts →

About

Overview

Venice Independent Creative & Research Residency 2026 is an international residency program designed to support artists, curators, writers, researchers, and cultural practitioners seeking dedicated time and space to develop independent creative or research projects in Venice. Held during the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, the residency offers participants the opportunity to live and work in the historic center of Venice while engaging with one of the world's most significant international contemporary art events. This is a fully independent, self-directed residency accommodating only one resident per session, providing an environment for focused research, writing, reading, drawing, digital work, and other table-based creative practices.

Key Dates

  • Session 2: September 7–27, 2026
  • Session 3: September 28–October 11, 2026
  • Session 4: October 12–30, 2026

How to Apply

  • CV & Bio
  • Portfolio (maximum 20 pages)
  • Project Proposal (maximum 1,000 words) including: Project Description, Objectives, Why Venice is Important to Your Project, Working Plan During the Residency, and Expected Outcomes

Fees & Details

  • Application Fee: No Application Fee
  • Residency Fee: €2,000
  • Number of Residents: One
  • Location: Historic Center of Venice, Italy, near the Rialto Bridge

Contact

Email: [email protected] (Email Subject: 2026 Venice Residency – Application)

Media accepted
all mediacollagedrawing
Entry fee
Residency Fee: €2,000
Entries per artist
Up to 1
Theme
Call for Entry/Open Call - Drawing, Poetry, All Literary Arts, Book Arts, All Visual Arts
Eligibility
Open to international artists, curators, writers, researchers, and cultural practitioners.
Audience
artists, curators, writers, researchers, and cultural practitioners
Contact
[email protected]

Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.