--- title: Autumn and Winter residencies in rural Tuscany for 2026 description: Self-directed 1-week to 2-month residency in the wooded Lunigiana hills of Tuscany for artists, writers, musicians, ceramicists and sculptors. Fee-based; studio house with kilns. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/106dd2b7-a977-4f19-9cb2-3fd2d8fa6c5e type: program status: closed createdAt: "2026-09-04" updatedAt: "2026-09-30" programType: Residency organization: StudioPanicale organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/studiopanicale deadline: "2026-09-19" location: Studio Panicale, Panicale, Perugia, Italy isOnline: false compensationRange: "No payment to the artist: residents pay fees to stay and are responsible for all travel costs, food, drink, artists materials and equipment." disciplines: - ceramics - sculpture - writing - music - painting - fine art - poetry careerStages: - Student - Emerging artist - Mid-career - Established --- # Autumn and Winter residencies in rural Tuscany for 2026 **Hosted by:** StudioPanicale **Type:** Residency | **Location:** Studio Panicale, Panicale, Perugia, Italy | **Deadline:** September 19, 2026 ## About This Program We are also taking applications for residencies for the Autumn and Winter periods for 2026 / 2027 and beyond. The Residency is open all year and offers the best of the changing seasons in the Tuscan countryside. The location in the wooded hills of the Lunigiana region is a peaceful and beautiful place to immerse yourself in your creativity. The residencies are open for artists, writers, musicians, ceramicists and sculptors for single or joint residencies up to 4 people sharing. The program is set by the applicant and we are open to students, professionals or people simply wishing to take time from their everyday life in order to explore and develop their creative skills in a quiet and peaceful rural location. Larger groups of up to 8 people can also be accommodated for by request ### Duration of residency Residencies can be from 1 week to 2 months in duration. ### Accommodation Residents will stay in the self contained studio house which consists of 3 bedrooms, sleeping loft, shower room, bathroom, dining kitchen and sitting room. The house is well equipped with full central heating, modern kitchen, laundry and WIFI. ### Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Applicants can be professional and full time in their discipline including students, tutors and professors but also for those wishing to spend more time on their hobby as a creative. Applicants are expected to provide their own materials and equipment for their residency. ### Studio / Workspace The studio is equipped with tables, stools, easels and preparation/cleaning area with sinks and storage facility. We also have two ceramicist kilns; a 1320 degree electric kiln and a gas fired raku kiln The studio is part of the house and is also centrally heated and has professional studio lighting. Some bedrooms have writing desks and chairs. ### Fees and support We charge for staying at the residency and these fees can be found on our website and vary according to the time of year and number of residents and guests. Please note that residents are responsible for all travel costs, food, drink, artists materials and equipment for the duration of their stay. ### Expectations towards the artist Artists and creatives should set their own program and agenda for their stay at StudioPanicale. The location is rural and quiet and is a perfect place for reflection and concentrated creative time. Residents are encouraged to leave a little something of their time in residence; a book, a sketch, plant or poem. ### Application information The application process is simple and the form for completion can be found on our website or by emailing us. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Student, Emerging artist, Mid-career, Established - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** ceramics, sculpture, writing, music, painting, fine art, poetry - **Note:** Open to artists, writers, musicians, ceramicists and sculptors for single or joint residencies up to 4 people sharing; larger groups of up to 8 people can also be accommodated by request. Applicants can be professional and full time in their discipline including students, tutors and professors, but also those wishing to spend more time on their hobby as a creative, or people simply wishing to take time from their everyday life to explore and develop their creative skills. ### Additional Requirements The application process is simple and the form for completion can be found on our website www.studiopanicale.com or by emailing us at stay@studiopanicale.com ## Compensation & Benefits No payment to the artist: residents pay fees to stay and are responsible for all travel costs, food, drink, artists materials and equipment. ### Fees and support We charge for staying at the residency and these fees can be found on our website www.studiopanicale.com and vary according to the time of year and number of residents and guests. Please note that residents are responsible for all travel costs, food, drink, artists materials and equipment for the duration of their stay. ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - Accommodation Residents will stay in the self contained studio house which consists of 3 bedrooms, sleeping loft, shower room, bathroom, dining kitchen and sitting room. The house is well equipped with full central heating, modern kitchen, laundry and WIFI. - **Studio Access:** Provided - The studio is equipped with tables, stools, easels and preparation/cleaning area with sinks and storage facility. We also have two ceramicist kilns; a 1320 degree electric kiln and a gas fired raku kiln. The studio is part of the house and is also centrally heated and has professional studio lighting. Some bedrooms have writing desks and chairs. Residents will have twenty-four hour access to a modern studio which accommodates up to six artists. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 4, 2026 - **Deadline:** September 19, 2026 - **Program Start:** October 1, 2026 - **Program End:** December 31, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** stay@studiopanicale.com ## How to Apply Apply at: https://studiopanicale.com/call-for-artists