Applications open for TWO artistic residencies in 2026
We are thrilled to announce that applications are officially open for two unique residency opportunities in 2026:
the Trinacria Festival Residency and the Pezzolo Retreat Residency (new for 2026!).
Both programs invite artists into the heart of Pezzolo—our quiet, mountain village in Sicily—yet each offers a distinctly different experience shaped by its purpose, rhythm, and relationship to the community.
Whether you’re seeking focused time for creative exploration or a community-engaged pathway toward public presentation, we’re excited to welcome artists whose work resonates with curiosity, care, and imagination.
The Trinacria Festival Residency
July 24 - August 13, 2026
The Trinacria Festival Residency is a 3-week, community-centered program that culminates in a public presentation as part of the Trinacria Arts Festival 2026.
We will select five to six artists or small collectives whose proposed projects engage with Pezzolo in thoughtful and meaningful ways—through collaboration, cultural exchange, site-responsive work, or processes shaped by dialogue with the village and its landscape.
Artists will receive:
A structured residency environment
Regular group sharings and workshops
Dedicated workspace
A small materials budget
Support in developing a public presentation for the festival
Accommodation, meals, and local ground transportation
This residency is ideal for artists excited by community connection, interdisciplinary exchange, and the challenge of shaping a new or evolving work toward a shared public moment.
The Pezzolo Retreat Residency (new for 2026!)
May 12 – June 1, 2026
(Weeklong sessions; artists may apply for 1, 2, or 3 weeks)
The Pezzolo Retreat Residency is a self-directed creative retreat designed for artists seeking uninterrupted time and space to explore, rest, and experiment.
With only three artists hosted per week, this intimate residency offers a peaceful, reflective environment surrounded by the natural beauty of Pezzolo’s mountains and forests.
This residency is perfect for anyone looking to:
Start a new project
Deepen an ongoing process
Reconnect with creativity after a busy season
Work quietly and independently, with moments of community
There is no requirement to produce a final piece. However, artists who wish to share their work informally—with fellow residents or the village—are warmly welcome to do so.
Residency fee: €45 per night / €315 per week, which includes accommodation, one catered meal per day, workspace access, and some local transport support.
Returning in 2026: Pezzolo Creative Intensive | Script Transformation
After a successful first year, our first Pezzolo Creative Intensive: Script Transformation will be returning in September 2026! This facilitated residency is open to 3 to 6 writers with a script or screenplay ready to undergo metamorphosis. Under the guidance of experienced professional dramaturg Iyvon E., writers will be led on a journey to transform their work and bring it to a new level.
APPLICATIONS OPENING IN JANUARY 2026
Why Pezzolo?
Pezzolo is more than a location—it’s a creative ecosystem. A place where time slows down, where nature becomes a collaborator, and where artists can work free from distraction while feeling connected to something larger than themselves.
Whether you’re joining us for the structured energy of the Festival Residency or the quiet expansiveness of the Retreat Residency, we hope you’ll find inspiration, clarity, and creative renewal here in the mountains of Sicily.
How to Apply
Applications for both residencies are now open.
Key dates, requirements, and application forms can be found on our website.
Application deadline: December 21, 2025
Selected artists will be announced at the end of January.
We can’t wait to read your proposals and to welcome a new season of imagination and creativity to Pezzolo!