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