---
title: Open Call 2027 Essere Writer & Artist Residency
description: >-
  Two-week self-directed residency in rural Tuscany for writers and creatives of
  all disciplines. Fees €3,400–3,900; 6 partial fellowships of $1,000 off
  available.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-03-30'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Residency
organization: Essere Residency
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/essere-residency'
deadline: '2026-06-15'
entryFee: 30 USD
location: 'Rome, Italy'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: '$1,000 - $1,000'
disciplines:
  - drawing
  - film
  - painting
  - writing
---

# Open Call 2027 Essere Writer & Artist Residency

**Hosted by:** Essere Residency

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Rome, Italy | **Deadline:** June 15, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $30

## About This Program

2027 program dates are: Sept 20-Oct 4, 2027

Essere Residency is a self-directed program designed to encourage the creative and personal growth of writers, artists and creatives of all disciplines at any stage of their career or personal self-expression.

The residency offers a supportive space to cultivate the inner state of being which yields authentic productivity. Each person's unique creative process is fostered within the context of a vibrant international community, in the tranquility and historic richness of rural Tuscany.

Whether you need dedicated time to bring a project to completion, or space to envision something totally new, this two-week residency delivers the right amount of structure, support and solitude.

Days are free to explore your creative vision and share perspectives with artists of different ages and cultures from all over the world. Evenings we come together for inspiring talks by the Artists in Residence on topics of relevance to all, such as Mindset & the Successful Artist, Coaxing the Intuitive Muse, and Authentic Marketing. These talks are followed by a delicious 3-course dinner and wine prepared by our local chef.

Individual mentorship in specific disciplines is available by appointment with the AiRs and residency Director, Jennie Lee, will be available for personal coaching support throughout your time in residency.

Residency fees range from €3400-3900 depending on shared or private rooms.

(*We have 6 partial fellowships of $1000 off residency fees available in 2027. Please see the Program section on our website for all details. There is a section on the application to indicate consideration.)

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** drawing, film, painting, writing

## Compensation & Benefits

**Amount:** $1,000 - $1,000

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Residency fees range from €3400-3900 depending on shared or private room selection.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 30, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 15, 2026
- **Program Start:** September 20, 2027
- **Program End:** October 4, 2027

## Contact

**Contact:** Jennie Lee

## How to Apply