International Residency: Italy

A two-month visual arts residency in the heart of Milan, Italy.

Misk Art Institute has partnered with Casa Degli Artisti to offer Saudi artists a two-month residency in Milan, Italy. This residency supports emerging and mid-career artists by fostering creative exchange and collaboration. 

Casa Degli Artisti provides workspace, curatorial and technical support, and access to a global network of artists, institutions, and collectors, helping artists advance their practice and gain exposure. 

You will gain: 

1. Time and space to focus on researching and producing new artworks 
2. Experts to advise, provide feedback, and critique your project 
3. Long-lasting connections within the Italian and international art networks, including key members such as artists, curators, and press 
4. New skills and inspiration to incorporate into your artistic practice 
5. The opportunity to showcase your work in an open studio 
6. Access to the Misk Art Institute alumni network  

What we provide: 

1. Roundtrip flight to Milan 
2. Accommodation provided by Casa Degli Artisti 
3. Workspace studio (30 sqm for each artist in a shared open space) 
4. Per diem  
5. Production budget and technical assistance 

What we do not provide: 

1. Living services  
2. Visas for Italy 
3. Car rental or transport outside of residency-related activities 
4. Shipping of artworks 

Program structure: 

1. Individual coaching and mentoring sessions  
2. A workshop focused on your specific artistic interests 
3. Visits to artist studios, galleries, and exhibition spaces in Milan to engage with the local art scene 
4. Networking opportunities with other artists, curators, and professionals from Milan and beyond 
5. Two cultural trips in Italy and Europe  
6. A final open studio  

Who’s it for? 

Full-time emerging and mid-career Saudi contemporary artists working in the fields of visual arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, graphic art) and contemporary art (collage, assemblage, mixed-media, video art) who meet the following criteria: 

1. Actively practicing and engaging in the arts 
2. A portfolio of works and a statement describing artistic research and themes of interest 
3. A strong inclination towards collaboration and working within a creative community 

Applicants must also be fully committed to prioritizing this two-month program, with no exceptions.