Arte Studio Ginestrelle: Creative & writing retreats in Assisi

New open calls for residency opportunities 2026-2027 (from March to December).

Next available residency dates 2026:

• from June 9th to June 16th;
• from July 5th to July 21st;
• from August 17th to August 30th / from August 24th to August 31st.

Residency dates are still available in autumn-winter as well.

Ideal for colleagues and partners, as well as for individual artists/writers who desire to be focused on their own artistic and literary projects.

Grant for the selected artists/writers: we organize every year the International collective exhibition of Literary, Visual and Performing Arts, as well as the publication of the annual art catalogue. The Assisi International Contemporary Art Exhibition 2026 - XVII edition - will be shown during this year.

Description of residency programs: One of the main purposes of the new programs is to invite guests to daily experiencing the artistic and historical sites of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the natural environment of the sacred Mt. Subasio. To explore the town by walking "passeggiata" and hiking to the mountain, in harmony with nature, encouraging an eco-friendly style of life.

From the historic center of Assisi it is also possible to reach, through a hiking path, or by bicycle, a small olive grove, located in the nearby countryside. This simple and Franciscan place offers moments of reflection and meditation, surrounded by olive trees and wild flowers.

Arte Studio Ginestrelle is located in Assisi city center, near the Cathedral of San Rufino. The location would be ideal for couples, as well as for colleagues or individuals. Address: Via San Rufino, 29, 06081, Assisi (PG), Italy. CIN: IT054001B403019347.

Writing residency is suggested for individuals or couples, who desire to stay in the heart of Assisi, in a privileged position next to the Church of "Santa Maria delle Rose" and close to the Cathedral of Assisi "San Rufino". The Roman Empire built a Temple (II century B.C.) on this site. Address: Via Santa Maria delle Rose, 6, 06081 Assisi (PG), Italy. CIN: IT054001B403019348.

Regarding the interior environmental design style of the residencies: the furniture (tables, chairs, lamps etc.) were made by Italian craftsmen, using native natural materials such as the local oak and cherry wood, as well as the lime and sand stones. Most of the fabrics were hand-sewn and made on traditional looms by women embroiderers.

For the selected artists/writers: we organize every year the International collective exhibition of Literary, Visual and Performing Arts, as well as the publication of the annual art catalog. The Assisi International Contemporary Art Exhibition 2026 will be shown at the prestigious Art Gallery Le Logge.

The purpose of the residency program is to create a residency fully focused on art and culture. The historical town of Assisi offers a variety of cultural activities every week. The possibility to experience and explore the "authentic places" of Assisi, like the ancient Roman ruins, located in the underground of the town, as well as the shrines, fountains and the Medieval symbolism depicted in the facades of the Gothic and Romanesque churches.

Artists & Writers can organize open studios to present the projects created during their residency.