Visual Arts Residencies in Roma

Fondazione Pastificio Cerere

Roma, Italy

Fondazione Pastificio Cerere in Rome, Italy, hosts the 6ARTISTA residency program for young artists under 35, primarily Italian or with Italian residency, offering 3-6 month stays in a historic former pasta factory turned artist hub. The program supports professional growth through studio access, cultural training, and culminates in exhibitions, often in partnership with institutions like MACRO and RUFA. It also includes a Curator in Residence project for one-year cultural programming.

Villa Medici

Roma, Italy

Villa Medici, home to the French Academy in Rome since 1803, is a prestigious artist residency on Rome's Pincian Hill that welcomes nearly 70 artists, writers, researchers, and craftspeople annually for stays ranging from two weeks to one year. The program provides fully funded residencies with accommodation, studio space, and support across diverse disciplines including visual arts, music, literature, architecture, and crafts, maintaining a legacy of artistic patronage dating back to 1666.