Pezzolo Retreat Residency
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A space for creation, reflection, and connection
Nestled in the remote mountain village of Pezzolo, Sicily, the Pezzolo Retreat Residency offers artists the time and space to create freely, reconnect with their process, and be inspired by nature’s quiet power. This self-directed residency welcomes artists of all disciplines seeking a pause from the noise of daily life — whether to begin a new project, deepen ongoing work, or simply find stillness and reflection in a breathtaking landscape.
Immerso nel silenzio del borgo montano di Pezzolo, in Sicilia, il Pezzolo Retreat Residency offre agli artisti il tempo e lo spazio per creare liberamente, riconnettersi con il proprio processo creativo e lasciarsi ispirare dalla forza tranquilla della natura. Questa residenza autogestita accoglie artisti di ogni disciplina in cerca di una pausa dal ritmo caotico della vita quotidiana — per iniziare un nuovo progetto, approfondire un percorso già avviato o semplicemente ritrovare calma e concentrazione in un paesaggio di straordinaria bellezza.
Crea e connettiti nel cuore della Sicilia
Important Details
What we’re looking for:
The Pezzolo Retreat Residency is open to artists or small artist collectives (no more than 3 individuals) working across any discipline—visual arts, performing arts, writing, music, dance, or interdisciplinary practices. We welcome artists seeking uninterrupted time and space to explore ideas, experiment with process, and reconnect with their creative practice in a serene, inspiring environment.
We encourage applicants who:
Value self-directed, reflective, and experimental work.
Appreciate slowing down and engaging deeply with their process, rather than focusing on a finished product.
Are inspired by natural surroundings and a remote village setting, and who might draw creatively from this unique context.
Are curious, open, and respectful of a shared residency environment.
There are no requirements for public presentations or collaborative outcomes. The residency is designed to provide time, space, and freedom, allowing each participant to set their own goals and rhythms.
What to Expect:
Creative Freedom
Each participant has the freedom to determine their own schedule, projects, and outcomes. The focus is on process, exploration, and personal artistic growth. Residents may work independently, collaborate with each other, or experiment with new ideas in the inspiring surroundings of Pezzolo.
Residency Duration and Cohort
Residencies are offered for one, two, or three weeks, with a maximum of three artists at a time, ensuring a quiet, intimate, and supportive environment. Artists are provided with private or shared workspaces depending on their needs, and are encouraged to explore both traditional and non-traditional locations throughout the village.
Optional Sharing
While there is no expectation of producing a finished work, residents are welcome to share their work or process with fellow participants or the Pezzolo community at the end of their residency. This can take the form of informal presentations, open studio visits, or simple conversations.
Life at Pezzolo
Days at the residency are structured to balance focused creative time with restful reflection. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sicilian mountains, participants can disconnect from daily pressures and immerse themselves fully in their practice. Optional communal meals or informal gatherings provide space for conversation, inspiration, and connection with fellow residents.
Key Dates:
Application deadline: December 21, 2025
Interviews: Early January
Artists announced: End of January
Residency week #1: May 12 - 18
Residency week #2: May 19 - 25
Residency week #3: May 26 - June 1
What’s included:
There is a fee of €45/night, or €315/week to participate. Participants may apply for 1, 2, or 3 weeks.
Accommodation in a private room in Casa Trinacria (shared bathrooms)
Fully equipped shared kitchen space
Access to workspaces
Pick-up / drop-off at local airport bus stop
1 catered meal per day
Transportation 1 - 2 times per week to a local grocery store
What’s Not Included:
Airfare
Artist materials
Travel medical insurance (required for all participants from outside Italy)
Passport or visa fees
Groceries for additional meals
Alcohol or snacks
WiFi or cell phone plans
For detailed information on location, housing, meals, accessibility, transportation, language, and technology, please visit the FAQ/Logistics section of our Artist Residency page here.
How to apply
Basic Eligibility:
There is a fee of €45/night, or €315/week to participate. Participants may apply for 1, 2, or 3 weeks.
Participants must be 18 or older at the time of the program. There is no upper age limit on participation.
Participants may apply as individuals or in small groups (no more than 3).
Artists are responsible for securing their own passports and visas necessary for travel.
The residency will primarily be conducted in English. Good working knowledge of English is necessary for all participants.
Candidates advancing to the next stage of the application will be contacted to schedule a short, informal interview and provide a character reference.
Deadline & Instructions:
After reading the above expectations carefully, please fill out the form below by December 21, 2025. Candidates may submit a written or video application.
Written application: Please use the form below. Please note you will not be able to save your progress on this form; we recommend you save work in a Word Doc.
Video application: please upload as a private or unlisted video on YouTube or Google Drive and send us the link at residency@trinacriatheatre.com.
Other access needs: Please email info@trinacriatheatre.com. We can make large print and inverted color PDFs available by request.
We are particularly eager to hear from BIPOC or LGBTQ+ applicants, and others who are underrepresented in the professional arts industry. To help ensure our company is meeting our organizational goals, we ask you to also fill out this Equality & Diversity monitoring form. Completing the form is optional, anonymous, and will not affect your application in any way. The answers to this form are held separately to your application.
Apply today for 2026
APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 21, 2025
Through the Trinacria Festival Residency, are proud to have supported extraordinary artists from all over the world in the creation of new work. Performances, writing, music, and artwork created in conjunction with the Trinacria Arts Festival has gone on to be shared in other stages and spaces around the globe as our artists continue their creative journey, taking a small piece of Pezzolo with them.
Join a global community of artists
Attraverso la Trinacria Festival Residency, siamo orgogliosi di aver sostenuto artistə straordinari provenienti da tutto il mondo nella creazione di nuove opere. Performance, scrittura, musica e opere visive nate in collaborazione con il Trinacria Arts Festival hanno continuato il loro viaggio, trovando spazio su altri palcoscenici e in nuovi contesti internazionali, mentre i/le nostrə artistə proseguono il loro percorso creativo, portando con sé un pezzetto di Pezzolo.
Unisciti a una comunità globale di artistə
