Open Call 2027 – Sardinia Island, Italy

From 1 to 3 months. There is also the possibility to do shorter stays of 2 weeks, but they come without curatorial assistance and private studio. It’s called Nocefreschissima and you can find more on our website.

Through Nocefresca, the artists have the chance to become authentic temporary inhabitants of Sardinian rural villages thanks to our network of locals supporting the project. By providing their vacant dwellings during periods of less tourist flow or closure, they give us enormous help in organizing extended stays for the artists. Artists live in shared apartments and they can choose to have a private bathroom or shared.

There is also the possibility to have a complete private accomodation in a cottage in the countryside. The houses are equipped with full amenities: kitchen, hot water, WiFi, washer. Bed sheets and towels are provided, as are basic kitchen necessities and appliances. The hosts do a general cleaning at the beginning and at the end of your stay. Each artist is responsible for the recycling. Free parking available on the street.

Nocefresca is great for visual artists, photographers, writers, multi-disciplinary artists, designers, composers and creative nomads. We schedule curatorial assistance throughout the entire residency, but we are also always happy to visit your studio, exchange ideas or give some practical help. We can also help you organise a specific meeting with the community, facilitate interactions, put you in contact with local artists or recommend a less-known location.

We have a series of basic equipment and some classic hardware; you are expected to provide any specific tools and materials you might need.

Our studios are located in three different premises. Casa Bagnolo, Casa Oaxaca, and the Orchard Studio. Casa Bagnolo is the main hub of the residency. From here, it is possible to easily reach the countryside and experience a Mediterranean lifestyle made of peaceful days, natural-food diets and the company of warm communities. Here is also where Antonella, one of our main partners, runs the additional meal service. Inside Casa Bagnolo there are four studios, each equipped with a desk, rolling chair, armchair, storage space, and good lighting, and an open communal space with a library, a refreshment point for a cup of coffee, two desks for reading or writing, a corner with sofa and armchairs great for casual chats, movie screenings or just relaxing.