Skyline Creative Residency Space

About the Open Call

Elevate your perspective in Venice, a city rich in culture and art history. The residency offers a serene and inspiring environment for artists, writers and researchers across various disciplines. It is located at the heart of the picturesque Jewish Ghetto, in a newly renovated, unique authentic Venetian spacious apartment on the 7th floor of one of Venice’s tallest buildings. It offers a breathtaking view of the rooftop across the historic city. This exclusive setting aims to inspire new ways of seeing and understanding, much like a solitary figure created from a vantage point high above the city. Enabling to discover Venice’s multi-layered facet while focusing entirely on their creative endeavours. While the studio apartment is a private workspace, we offer an optional studio and exhibition opportunity in our gallery. Conveniently located below the studio, facing the campo. The gallery is open to the public Sunday through Friday and is usually staffed during opening hours, meaning residents are welcome to work and be present but not required to be on-site at all times. While enjoying Venice’s vivid culture and art scene and networking, artists are free to design their residency individually. We are here to support them so the residency becomes a meaningful experience and contributes to their artistic development. Minimum stay: 2 weeks. Maximum stay: 3 months. This residency is open to artists, authors, and researchers across various disciplines. The studio is primarily designed as a creative and intellectual workspace. No specialized equipment (such as specific art tools, darkroom, kilns, etc.) is provided beyond standard household amenities. Residents will be accommodated in a large, newly renovated spacious private three room apartment on the 7th floor, offering unparalleled city views of Venice, including the historic Ghetto. The apartment is designed to be a comfortable and private living studio space. Your residency includes a studio within a spacious three room apartment ideal for focused creative and intellectual pursuits such as writing, research, conceptual development, or non-toxic studio practices. An optional extra studio space and exhibition opportunity is also available in our dedicated gallery space, conveniently located below the studio, facing the campo (details under “Fees and Support”). The gallery is usually staffed during opening hours, providing general assistance and supervision, meaning residents can be present during their exhibition but are not required to be on-site at all times.

What is Offered

An opportunity to be immersed in the vibrant cultural tapestry of Venice. Partial sponsorship for residents. A large, newly renovated private apartment with unparalleled city views which includes your dedicated workspace ideal for creative and intellectual pursuits. Optional Studio and Exhibition space in a public gallery.

Requirements

The studio apartment is on the 7th floor without an elevator therefore it is not suitable for individuals with mobility challenges. Be cool. Get along with everyone and help create a positive vibe in the space and community. Make art. Dive into your projects and make the most of the incredible resources and inspiration Venice offers. Share your art. Your art is yours. You’re responsible for handling any sales and associated taxes. Artists are not expected to, but encouraged to engage with the local community, present their creative process and conclude with a research presentation, exhibition, public reading. Treat the facility like your own home. Report any damages or issues promptly. Let us know if something is missing or needed. Share your feedback.

How to Apply

Applications are rolling in, so there’s no deadline to apply! Ready to get started? Just send us an email to info@veneziacontemporanea.com with: A link to your work (website, portfolio, etc.), Your dream residency dates, Why Venice gets you fired up for this particular residency! Selected artists will be invited to a short video call so we can get to know you better.