Nocefresca is a residency that brings together artists, designers, writers and creative nomads from around the world. Our objective is for artists to focus on their projects while experiencing the inspiring environment of Sardinia island, Italy, rich in nature, history and culture.
As a Nocefresca resident, you will be encouraged to self-direct your research with curatorial assistance, initiate new projects and explore original ways of working. Together with you, there will be other artists constituting a vibrant small community of different ages and geographical origins.
In this way, artists will have access to the experiences and activities that best support their artistic growth. With Nocefresca, participants can find professional support for the development of their projects regardless of the outcome, even in the delicate initial phase when any result is still uncertain.
The residency is primarily self-directed and, as an artist, you are expected to be self-sufficient in your practice. However, Nocefresca organizes some activities to help you fuel your artistic process:
- Presentation of each one's practice to the group
- Individual and group meetings with the curator for assistance and feedback
- Opportunity to propose site-specific projects, talks and workshops
- Final open-studio event, open to the public
- Outdoor excursions and explorations, screening of films, visiting artists and social activities with the local community are extra activities that can happen spontaneously
News 2024: the activities will include a one-day trip to Cagliari for each group of residents
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
This program is perfect for (but not limited to) visual artists, designers, digital creative professionals, researchers, architects, writers and composers with no restrictions on age or geographical origin.
Fees depend on the lodging type and on the lenght of stay.
Option A.
Private studio in Casa Bagnolo + private bedroom with shared bathroom
By choosing this option, you will sleep in one of our shared apartments (max 4 artists), enjoying a private bedroom with a queen size bed for single use. The bathroom is shared with another bedroom. You will also have 24/7 access to a private studio located in Casa Bagnolo, 5-minute walk from the accommodation.
€ 1,650/month
Option B.
Private Studio Cottage + access to Casa Bagnolo communal areas
By choosing this option, you will sleep and work in a private cottage for single use in the social farm Ohminò, in the countryside of Milis. You will enjoy a double bedroom with double bed, a private bathroom and a private studio. The cottage is pet and music friendly. You will also have 24/7 access to the communal areas of Casa Bagnolo, 15-minute walk from the accommodation.
€ 1,650/month
Option C.
Private studio in Casa Bagnolo + private bedroom with en suite bathroom
By choosing this option, you will sleep in one of our shared apartments (max 4 people), enjoying a private bedroom with a queen size bed for single use and an en suite bathroom. You will also have 24/7 access to a private studio located in Casa Bagnolo, 5-minute walk from the accommodation.
€ 1,800/month
Option D.
Private studio in Oaxaca House + Oaxaca Studio Garden + private bedroom with shared bathroom
By choosing this option, you will sleep in one of our shared apartments (max 4 people), enjoying a private bedroom with a queen size bed for single use. The bathroom is shared with another bedroom. You will also have 24/7 access to Casa Oaxaca, 5-minute walk from the accommodation, where you will be able to use a private studio and a communal outdoor workspace shared with another artist. This is an 80 sq m area in a private courtyard with a garden and provided with a canopy for shade. It is ideal for working with bulky materials, using toxic substances or simply spending more time outdoors.
€ 1,800/month
Option E.
Private studio in Casa Bagnolo + private Suite bedroom with en suite bathroom
By choosing this option, you will sleep in one of our shared apartments (max 4 people), enjoying a private Suite bedroom with a queen size bed for single use, a relax area with fireplace and an en suite bathroom. You will also have 24/7 access to a private studio located in Casa Bagnolo, 5-minute walk from the accommodation.
€ 1,860/month
**Regardless of the option you choose, you will also have 24/7 access to the communal spaces of Casa Bagnolo and you will be able to take advantage of all the services included in the Nocefresca programme.
**Guests are welcome in the same room and in the same bed as the artist's, regardless of the option you choose.
For them a supplemental fee of € 15 per night and minimum stay of 1 week (7 nights) are required.
Artists are welcome to bring children exclusively if they request the studio cottage.
Nocefresca residency programs are currently not sponsored by funders or donors. However, in case of selection, we will be glad to assist you in the process of applying for funding by providing a formal letter of invitation and, if necessary, a personalized and official residency plan and budget.
We are always in search of partnerships to offer fully or partially funded residencies.
In case an opportunity came up, we always publish on our website and social channels.