Printmaking Residencies in Italy

Essere

Cetona, Italy

The Essere Residency is a self-directed program designed to support the creative and personal growth of writers, artists, and creatives of all disciplines. Located in Tuscany, Italy, this residency offers an inspiring environment with a focus on inner wellbeing and artistic exploration. Participants have the opportunity to engage with a vibrant international community, participate in craft talks, guided meditations, and receive individual mentorship. The residency emphasizes being over doing, encouraging a balanced approach to creative practice and personal growth.

Scuola Internazionale di Grafica

Venezia, Italy

The Scuola Internazionale di Grafica in Venice, Italy, offers an artists residency program focused on printmaking and graphic arts. Participants must submit an application form detailing their skill level in printmaking if intending to work in that medium during the residency. It provides opportunities for artists to develop their practice in a specialized graphic arts environment.

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.