Residenze Digitali: Bando 2026 - Residenze artistiche
Submit a digital artwork or performance project conceived for online space, with artist/company description, project description with timeline, technical partner information, multimedia illustrative material, and confirmation of availability for in-person meeting in May 2026 and monthly online meetings June-December 2026.
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- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $5,000
- Location
- Milan, Italy (partner spaces in Tuscany, Marche, Lombardy, Brescia, and Sicily)
- Exhibition window
- Jun 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026
About
Overview
Four digital residency projects for performing artists exploring contemporary performance and performing arts in online digital space. Projects should be conceived primarily for web environment, though may include in-person dimensions. Organized by Armunia–CapoTrave/Kilowatt (Tuscany) with partners including AMAT, ZONA K, Quarantasettezeroquattro ETS, IdeAgorà, NABA, CTB, Babel/Spazio Franco, and Malalingua ETS.
Who Can Apply
Artists, performers, dancers, and companies working in performing arts and contemporary performance.
Project Requirements
Projects must be created specifically for digital/online environment or find their ideal habitat in web space. This is not video documentation of existing performances, but artistic work conceived with online space as primary medium. May include hybrid approach combining online and in-person dimensions if online remains prevalent. Artists should indicate if in-person residency is needed (for video recording, research, or final setup).
What You Submit
- Artist/company presentation (max 1,000 words)
- Project description specifying timeline and in-person residency needs if any (max 2,500 words)
- Technical partner identification (programmer, webmaster, or technical specialist)
- Non-textual attachment illustrating online implementation (video, audio, PDF, PowerPoint, or external link)
- Confirmation of availability for in-person meeting May 28–29, 2026 in Milan (travel and accommodation covered by organizers)
- Confirmation of availability for monthly online meetings June–December 2026 and public online presentation in December 2026
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: March 23, 2026 at 12:00 noon
- In-person meeting: May 28–29, 2026 in Milan
- Monthly online meetings: June–December 2026
- Public presentation: December 2026
Award
Each of 4 selected projects receives €5,000 residency contribution plus accommodation and workspace during any in-person residency period. NABA student jury will select one artist for "NABA Special Mention," inviting that artist to teach a masterclass at NABA Milan Campus.
Support & Mentorship
Selected artists will be mentored by Marcello Cualbu, Laura Gemini, and Federica Patti (experts in digital creation) alongside project curators. Artists retain full creative and production control and may seek additional production support from other partners without exclusivity restrictions.
Public Presentation
All projects must include public online presentation during December 2026 (date to be coordinated with organizers).
- Award
- €5,000 residency contribution + accommodation and workspace for in-person residency period; NABA Special Mention award includes masterclass invitation at Milan Campus
- Theme
- Digital residency projects exploring contemporary performance and performing arts languages conceived for or functioning effectively in online digital space, with public presentation in December 2026.
- Eligibility
- Artists, performers, dancers, and companies working in performing arts and contemporary performance; must be available for in-person meeting May 28-29, 2026 in Milan and monthly online meetings June-December 2026.
- Audience
- Artists, performers, dancers, and companies working in performing arts
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