Free Artist Residencies in Villorba

Villa Filanda Antonini

Villorba, Italy

Villa Filanda Antonini (VFA) is an artist residency located in a former silk mill in Villorba, near Treviso, Italy, established in by Giulio Feltrin and his family. The residency hosts multidisciplinary artists and professionals, investigating the material and immaterial specificities of northeastern Italy through contemporary art practices.

Villa Filanda Antonini (VFA)

Villorba, Italy

Villa Filanda Antonini (VFA) is an artist residency located in Villorba, near Treviso, Italy, established in 2021 by Giulio Feltrin and his family, founders of the design brand Arper. It is the first initiative supported by the Arper Feltrin Foundation, aiming to foster the dialogue between contemporary art, design, and architecture. Set in the historical Villa Antonini, which once served as the headquarters for a local silk factory, VFA is committed to preserving the architectural integrity while repurposing the space for cultural and artistic production. The residency is designed to be a collaborative, experimental space where artists from various disciplines can explore and engage with the local cultural and natural landscapes of Treviso. Offering a program that includes resident exhibitions, workshops, and cultural events open to the community, VFA encourages artists to create projects that have social repercussions and are responsive to the site. The program is open to European artists non-residing in Italy and is fully funded, including a grant from Culture Moves Europe and support from the European Union. VFA not only acts as a creative space but also participates in local regeneration processes, transforming industrial spaces into generative sites for cultural content and new knowledge. Through its emphasis on sustainable practices and community engagement, VFA aims to foster a network of creative processes that interpret the material and immaterial specifics of the region.