Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte in Biella offers two five-month residencies (December 2026–April 2027) for emerging and mid-career artists working on ecological themes. Residents receive €6,500 artist fees, up to €2,500 production budget, accommodation, and daily stipends. One slot each for Italian artists and European-based international artists; deadline September 6, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 6, 2026
“Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Online interviews late September–mid-October 2026. Successful candidates selected by mid-October 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Gross artist fee of €6,500, production budget up to €2,500, travel/research budget €1,000-1,500, research budget up to €500, accommodation, €25/day stipend up to 60 days
“€6,500 artist fee; €2,500 production budget; €1,000–1,500 travel/research budget; accommodation with shared facilities and €25/day per diem (up to 60 days); €500 research budget for expert fees. Technical support for exhibition installation and publication covered separately.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. December 2026–April 2027 (approximately 4–5 months, with 4–5 days preparation, 3 weeks research/pre-production, 3 weeks production, 2 weeks exhibition/presentation)
Who can apply. Emerging and mid-career artists, designers, architects, fashion designers, musicians, filmmakers, and cultural practitioners engaged with ecological issues. One Italian artist and one international artist residing in Europe (EU Member State
“One Italian artist and one international artist residing in Europe (EU Member States, EFTA/EEA countries, UK, EU candidate countries)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Jury composed of UNIDEE Residency Programs Advisory Board (Andy Abbott, Beatrice Catanzaro, Juan Sandoval, Alessandra Saviotti, Angela Serino) and Paolo Naldini (Director, Cittadellarte). Evaluation criteria: thematic relevance, artistic quality/originality, research/methodological approach, interdi”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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