Open Call - Sardinia Island, Italy (2027)
Nocefresca di Sassu Francesca
Artists and creative professionals from around the world may apply for a 1-3 month self-directed residency in rural Sardinia involving artistic research, community engagement, and studio practice.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 10 days left
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Location
- Oristano, Italy; villages including Milis in Sardinia
About
Overview
Nocefresca is the first active and permanent artistic residency program in Sardinia, welcoming artists and creative professionals from all over the world to rural villages for research and creative experimentation, involving both participants and local communities in a cultural exchange experience.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: September 7, 2026
- Residency dates: 2027 (specific dates not stated)
Eligibility
- Open to artists based anywhere in the world
- Any stage of career
- Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
- Pets not allowed
Disciplines & Artists
Great for visual artists, photographers, writers, multi-disciplinary artists, designers, composers, and creative nomads.
Residency Details
- Length: 1–3 months
- Languages: English, Spanish, and others
- Average number of artists at a time: 6
- Collaborative applications: must apply and be accepted individually; may apply as a team
Support & Activities
- Presentation of each participant's practice to the group
- Individual and group meetings with the curator for assistance and feedback
- Opportunity to propose site-specific projects, talks, and workshops
- Final open-studio event open to the public
- Monthly outings with a local person to favorite places in Milis and beyond (transportation included)
- Screening of films, visiting artists, and social activities with the local community as spontaneous extra activities
Housing & Studios
- Option A: Private studio in Casa Bagnolo + private bedroom with shared bathroom; €1,650/month
- Option B: Private studio in Oaxaca House + private bedroom with shared bathroom, with access to Oaxaca Studio Garden (80 m² communal outdoor workspace); €1,800/month
- Option C: Private research studio with double bedroom and en-suite bathroom at Casa Oaxaca; pricing not stated
- Housing types: private housing on or off campus, or private bedroom in shared facility
- Studios: private or shared studios with access to printers, scanner, painting workspace, textiles workspace, and dye area
- Accessibility: partially accessible (50% or more)
Fees & Stipends
- Residency fees: €1,650–€1,800/month (depending on lodging option and length of stay)
- Artist stipend: $0
- Travel/material stipends: $0
Application & Admissions
- Application link: https://www.nocefresca.it/?/open_call&ar=2027
- Artists accepted in most recent year: 42
- Total applicant pool in most recent year: 100
What to Bring
You are expected to provide any specific tools and materials you might need. Nocefresca has basic equipment and classic hardware available.
- Entry fee
- Fees depend on lodging type and length of stay. Option A: €1,650/month (private studio in Casa Bagnolo + private bedroom with shared bathroom). Option B: €1,800/month (private studio in Oaxaca House + private bedroom with shared bathroom). Option C: pricing not stated (private research studio with double bedroom, en-suite bathroom).
- Theme
- The residency supports artistic research and creative experimentation in rural Sardinia, fostering cultural exchange between visiting artists and local communities.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists based anywhere in the world at any stage of career; spouses/partners allowed for full stay as non-collaborators; pets not allowed.
- Audience
- Open to artists based anywhere in the world, any stage of career; visual artists, photographers, writers, multi-disciplinary artists, designers, and creative nomads.
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