The non-profit organization ‘c.r.e.t.a. rome’ offers an international self-funded residency program in Rome, Italy. The Italian word for clay seemed perfect to express our commitment to creating an international reference point for ceramics and the arts in the eternal city of Rome. Moreover, taken as an acronym, it spells out our main activities: ceramics, residencies, exhibitions, teaching and the arts. Artists have the opportunity to focus on their art, whether it be creating a new body of work, expanding a well-established oeuvre or allowing themselves to draw inspiration from their surroundings and the centuries of culture that define the eternal city. In addition, they will have access to the wealth of galleries and exhibitions in Rome and beyond.
c.r.e.t.a. rome's residency in the countryside is still in Rome, but lies on the border with the nearest town, Anguillara Sabazia, one of three Medieval towns on the lake of Bracciano. This option is particularly attractive for collaborative projects and/or ceramic artists who work with reduction firing as well as non-ceramic artists who prefer a private studio. Spouses/companions and/or children are also welcome (supplemental fee). Accommodation is in a 1-bedroom house with a garden and a private studio.
DURATION OF RESIDENCY
We offer artist residencies for ceramic artists, visual artists and writers for periods of 4 or 5 weeks. The residency periods can be combined, but the residency cannot exceed 90 days (for non-EU citizens).
FALL 2018 residencies
Deadline 1 August 2018
20 SEPTEMBER-24 OCTOBER
25 OCTOBER-28 NOVEMBER
SPRING 2019 residencies
Deadline 1 October 2018
20 MARCH-23 APRIL
24 APRIL-28 MAY
Artist Invites Artists residency
Deadline 1 October 2018
1-28 FEBRUARY 2019 Contact us for details
SUMMER 2019 residencies
Deadline 20 March 2019
29 MAY-25 JUNE
26 JUNE-23 JULY
24 JULY-20 AUGUST
DISCIPLINES, WORK EQUIPMENT & ASSISTANCE
All visual artists as well as writers and poets are encouraged to apply. The studio is equipped in particular for ceramic artists, but we have hosted fiber artists, graphic artists, painters as well as writers and photographers. We find that the range of disciplines adds a richness to the experience. We provide technical support, help in procuring materials for your work, firings, etc., advice on museums, galleries and sites in Rome and beyond. We also provide a weekly run to the supermarket and the city center to pick up food and other necessities. Work materials can be delivered to you at the house.
ACCOMMODATION
Housing is in a one-bedroom house in the countryside less than 40 kilometers from the historic center of Rome. The lake of Bracciano is 10 minutes away by car. The nearest train station is 2,5km. away. We have two bikes available for resident's use. From the train station there are regular trains that run to Rome in about 40 mins. There is also a shuttle bus from the train station to the town of Anguillara on the lake, stopping along the way at supermarkets, etc.
The house can accommodate two to four people. In addition to the bedroom, there is a sofa bed in the living room. The kitchen is fully equipped plus there is a dishwasher, washing machine and air conditioning. Linens and towels are provided. The house is surrounded by a garden complete with fruit trees.
This is a particularly good option for artists working on collaborative projects or who seek tranquility for writing. Other visual artists may appreciate access to a private studio.
Resident artists can bring their spouses/companions and/or families (supplemental fee).
STUDIO/WORKSPACE
Residents have a well-equipped private studio, that is separate but easily accessible from the living area. Each artist is provided with wall space, a table and shelving units. For ceramic artists, there is a wheel, kilns and a range of ceramic tools as well as access to clay, glazes and raw materials. In addition to electric kilns, there are gas kilns with options for reduction firing. The studio is also equipped with a extensive art and art history library.
FEES
The cost of a 5-week residency in the historic center of Rome is €2850; for a month-long residency, the cost is €2500. For collaborative projects, each artist will pay a reduced residency fee.
We do not currently have fellowships, but if accepted, we can provide documentation for applying for outside funding.
EXPECTATIONS OF THE ARTIST
Artists are encouraged to submit a proposal for inclusion in a final group exhibition in the c.r.e.t.a. rome studio in the historical center of Rome to display the work created during the residency period (optional). For visual artists, the donation of one piece is requested (optional).
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To apply, please submit the following by e-mail to cretarome@gmail.com by the specific application deadline for each residency period. We also consider applications on a rolling basis on the 1st of every month:
• application form https://cretarome.wufoo.com/forms/m18h6lh10iwgpi5/
• curriculum vitae
• artist statement (250 words max)
• project proposal (500 words max)
• preferred residency period
• 10 images (jpeg or pdf, 2MB max each), image list with year, materials & dimensions
• 4 short writing samples (writers and poets)
A selection committee composed of artists, art critics and historians carefully evaluates applicants based on their artistic experience, merit and project proposal. For more info and costs, contact cretarome@gmail.com or see our web-site: www.cretarome.com.