Residency · Cetona, Tuscany, Italy
Essere Writer & Artist Residency
Essere Writer & Artist Residency is a two-week, self-directed program for writers, artists, and other creatives at all stages of their careers. Held at a historic estate in Cetona, Tuscany, it provides time and space for individual projects in an international creative community. Participants have access to shared studios, artist talks, optional mentorship, and on-site accommodations. The program welcomes literary, visual, performance, and interdisciplinary disciplines and offers limited partial fellowships to offset residency fees.
Open to poets
- 2027 Essere Writer & Artist Residency. Applications for the 2027 residency are open October 1–November 15, 2026. Results will be announced by November 30, 2026. The residency takes place September 20–October 4, 2027.. Fee: Non-refundable $30 application fee. Simultaneous submissions: the 2027 program page lists residency costs of €3,900 for a private room and €3,400 for a shared room, plus applicable processing fees. six partial fellowships of €1,000 reduce residency fees; these are not cash stipends. travel and some meals are extra. the application faq lists the same figures in usd; confirm the currency with the organizers..
Official site: essereresidency.org. Please confirm the details there before you submit.
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