--- title: International Retreats for Artists and Writers, open calls for October, November and December 2026! description: One-week to one-month residency in Assisi, Italy for artists and writers, with private accommodation, private studio and a collective exhibition and catalogue. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/2da3deeb-1360-4583-9626-d0f924a7aa2c type: program status: closed createdAt: "2026-09-04" updatedAt: "2026-10-21" programType: Residency organization: Arte Studio Ginestrelle organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/arte-studio-ginestrelle deadline: "2026-09-11" location: Arte Studio Ginestrelle, Assisi, Perugia, Italy isOnline: false compensationRange: "Paid residency: 350–550 euros per person per week depending on whether the artist applies individually, with a partner or with a colleague. Selected artists/writers are included in the annual international collective exhibition and the annual art catalogue." disciplines: - literary arts - visual arts - conceptual art - photography - video art - film making - curating - academics - en plein air painting - drawing - environmental design - architecture - research - en plein air painting and drawing - sustainability & environment - environmental design and architecture - painting --- # International Retreats for Artists and Writers, open calls for October, November and December 2026! **Hosted by:** Arte Studio Ginestrelle **Type:** Residency | **Location:** Arte Studio Ginestrelle, Assisi, Perugia, Italy | **Deadline:** September 11, 2026 ## About This Program > "Art, culture and nature in Assisi: the historical and artistic sites of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mt. Subasio and an eco-friendly style of life" International Retreats for Artists and Writers, open calls for October, November and December 2026! 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 catalog. Arte Studio Ginestrelle and the Writing Residency are located in the heart of the historical town, famous for its frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue. **Description of residency programs:** One of the main purposes of the new programs is to invite guests to daily experience 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 wildflowers. 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. ### Duration of residency from one week to one month ### Accommodation Private accommodation for individuals, couples and colleagues: - Arte Studio Ginestrelle (the facility consists of two private bedrooms for colleagues/partners). Address: Via San Rufino, 29, 06081, Assisi (PG), Italy. CIN: IT054001B403019347. - Writing residency (the facility consists of one bedroom for an individual artist/writer or a couple). Address: Via Santa Maria delle Rose, 6, 06081 Assisi (PG), Italy. CIN: IT054001B403019348 ### Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Literary Arts, Visual Arts, Conceptual Art, Photography, Video Art, Film making, Curating/Galleries, Academics, En plein air painting and drawing, Sustainability & environment, Environmental projects, research, Environmental Design and Architecture. ### Studio / Workspace private studio ### Fees and support Discounted Residency fee for the last applications 2026: - 350 euros per person per week, if the artist/writer applies with a spouse/partner - 450 euros per person per week, if the artist/writer applies with a colleague - 550 euros per person per week, if the artist/writer applies individually Cleaning is included and provided. The rooms are equipped with pure natural cotton bed linens, blankets, towels and hand soaps. Contribution/Grant: for the selected artists/writers we organize every year the annual international collective exhibition of literary, visual and performing arts at one of the most prestigious art galleries in the historical center of Assisi, as well as the publication of the annual art catalogue. ### Expectations towards the artist 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 next annual exhibition (XVII edition) will be shown from September 4th to 7th, 2026 at the prestigious Art Gallery Le Logge in Assisi – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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. ### Application information The selection process is focused on the project-proposal to develop during the residency. For the application-forms and any further detail, please, contact the director Marina Merli at artestudioginestrelle@gmail.com ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** literary arts, visual arts, conceptual art, photography, video art, film making, curating, academics, en plein air painting, drawing, environmental design, architecture, research, en plein air painting and drawing, sustainability & environment, environmental design and architecture, painting - **Note:** Ideal for colleagues and partners, as well as for individual artists/writers who desire to be focused on their own artistic and literary projects. Arte Studio Ginestrelle offers two private bedrooms for colleagues or partners; the Writing Residency offers one bedroom for an individual artist/writer or a couple. ### Additional Requirements Contact the director Marina Merli at artestudioginestrelle@gmail.com for the application forms and any further detail. The selection process is focused on the project-proposal to develop during the residency. ## Compensation & Benefits Paid residency: 350–550 euros per person per week depending on whether the artist applies individually, with a partner or with a colleague. Selected artists/writers are included in the annual international collective exhibition and the annual art catalogue. ### Fees and support Discounted Residency fee for the last applications 2026: - 350 euros per person per week, if the artist/writer applies with a spouse/partner; - 450 euros per person per week, if the artist/writer applies with a colleague; - 550 euros per person per week, if the artist/writer applies individually. Cleaning is included and provided. The rooms are equipped with pure natural cotton bed linens, blankets, towels and hand soaps. Contribution/Grant: for the selected artists/writers we organize every year the annual international collective exhibition of literary, visual and performing arts at one of the most prestigious art galleries in the historical center of Assisi, as well as the publication of the annual art catalogue. ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - Private accommodation for individuals, couples and colleagues: Arte Studio Ginestrelle (two private bedrooms for colleagues/partners), Via San Rufino, 29, 06081, Assisi (PG), Italy; Writing residency (one bedroom for an individual artist/writer or a couple), Via Santa Maria delle Rose, 6, 06081 Assisi (PG), Italy. The rooms are equipped with pure natural cotton bed linens, blankets, towels and hand soaps. Cleaning is included and provided. Furniture was made by Italian craftsmen using local oak and cherry wood, lime and sand stones; most fabrics were hand-sewn on traditional looms by women embroiderers. - **Studio Access:** Provided - Private studio ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 4, 2026 - **Deadline:** September 11, 2026 - **Program Start:** October 4, 2026 - **Program End:** December 31, 2026 ## Contact **Contact:** Marina Merli **Email:** artestudioginestrelle@gmail.com **Phone:** (+39) 338.8134.078 ## How to Apply