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title: Palazzo Monti Residency
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compensationRange: Private bedroom, private studio, monthly utilities, basic production supplies and participation in on-site events and dinners covered by the Palazzo; travel, food, artwork return shipping and production supplies covered by the artist.
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# Palazzo Monti Residency

**Hosted by:** Palazzo Monti

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Palazzo Monti, Brescia, Italy | **Deadline:** September 30, 2026 | **Entry fee:** €25

## About This Program

One-month residency at a 13th century palace in Brescia decorated with 1750 frescoes, where national and international artists share everyday life and experience several artistic practices: painting, photography, sculpture, visual arts and design. Any kind of artist is welcome. Residents have created paintings and prints, installations and objects in ceramic, iron, bronze, marble or wood inspired by the savoir-faire of the Italian territory.

Covered by the Palazzo: private bedroom, private studio, monthly utilities, basic production supplies, participation to on-site events and dinners with guests and visitors. Covered by the Artist: travel, food, artwork return shipping and production supplies. In return we ask for one artwork created while in residence to be donated to Palazzo Monti's public collection.

While we can't organize shows for each of the residents, we always organize a series of events to introduce your work to our contacts. These vary from open studios, private dinners, group shows and so on.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, photography, sculpture, visual arts, design, ceramics, printmaking
- **Note:** Any kind of artist is welcome.

### Additional Requirements

Upload your application at the online form. You will need to share: full name, email address, artist statement, PDF portfolio and application fee payment proof.

## Compensation & Benefits

Private bedroom, private studio, monthly utilities, basic production supplies and participation in on-site events and dinners covered by the Palazzo; travel, food, artwork return shipping and production supplies covered by the artist.

Covered by the Palazzo:

- private bedroom
- private studio
- monthly utilities
- basic production supplies
- participation to on-site events and dinners with guests and visitors.

Covered by the Artist:

- travel
- food
- artwork return shipping and production supplies.

Artwork donation: one artwork created while in residence is donated to Palazzo Monti's public collection.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Private accommodation in a beautiful room inside the Palazzo, shared bathroom (we have 5 bathrooms in total), access to a fully equipped kitchen, storage space and a private studio.
- **Materials Support:** Available - Basic production supplies are covered by the Palazzo; further production supplies are covered by the artist.
- **Studio Access:** Provided - Each artist will have a private and well equipped studio at the Palazzo.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 30, 2026
- **Program Start:** October 1, 2026
- **Program End:** March 31, 2027

## Contact

**Contact:** Sole

**Email:** sole@palazzomonti.org

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://forms.gle/6NcvYwXcUvhzBoEn7