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.
Does this fit your work? 5 questions score every call to your medium, location and budget. Free.
Get matched →- Deadline
- closed Aug 30, 2026
- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- Italy
- Exhibition window
- Sep 7, 2026 → Oct 30, 2026
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)
- 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]
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