Nocefresca Artist Residency 2027
Location
Milis, Sardinia, Italy
Open to
Visual artists, designers, writers, photographers, composers, mixed-media artists, fashion designers, videomakers, architects, illustrators, social media artists, and community artists.
The residency is international and open to artists and creatives of all ages.
Application Fee
Not stated. The residency is fee-based.
What’s Provided
Private bedroom in a shared home with a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, heating and cooling system, bed linens, and towels.
Private apartments are available on request.
24/7 access to studios and meeting/projection areas with Wi-Fi.
Curatorial assistance, including individual and group meetings with the guest curator, assistance with materials, licenses, and community interaction.
Access to equipment and tools; consumable materials are not included.
Scheduled activities, workshops, trips, and community activities covered by the residency fee.
Access to the outdoor courtyard.
Bicycles for daily use.
Opportunities to present work during open studios or public talks.
Publication of artists’ profiles in the Nocefresca online archive.
What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover
Consumable art materials.
Personal health/medical insurance.
Additional services such as art-supply purchase and delivery, Italian lessons, yoga, and food are available for an additional fee.
Duration
The 2027 open call covers residencies of 1–3 months.
Deadline
September 7, 2026
Programme
The residency is primarily self-directed. Artists are expected to be self-sufficient in their practice. The programme includes presentations of artists’ practices, individual and group meetings with the guest curator, opportunities for site-specific projects, talks and workshops, a final public open-studio event, and local excursions.
Additional Notes
Nocefresca is located in the rural village of Milis in Sardinia, approximately 20 km from Oristano and the west coast beaches. The residency focuses on providing time and space for artists to develop their projects while engaging with the local environment and community.
