Essere Residency

Essere Residency is a writer and artist residency program located in Tuscany, Italy. The name 'Essere' means 'to be' in Italian, reflecting the program's philosophy of prioritizing being over doing. The residency is designed to encourage personal and professional growth of creatives at all stages of their career, offering time and space to pause, breathe, and explore in a supportive community. The program welcomes writers, visual artists, musicians, photographers, and other creatives from around the world.