Nocefresca is the first active and permanent artistic residency program in Sardinia. It is a house that welcomes creative professionals from all over the world to the rural villages of Sardinia for research and creative experimentation, involving both participants and local communities in a cultural exchange experience.
By inviting a limited number of artists in areas far from the tourist coasts, Nocefresca creates a sustainable experience able to contribute to the territory and support it in the periods when it experiences less tourist flow and it is therefore the most authentic and beautiful.
The residency is primarily self-directed and, as an artist, you are expected to be self-sufficient in your practice. However, Nocefresca organises 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
- Every month, a local person of our choosing takes the artists to his/her favourite places in the village of Milis and outside of it (transportation included)
– Screening of films, visiting artists and social activities with the local community are extra activities that can happen spontaneously during the residency
Extra trips (beaches, nature, archeological sites, towns ecc) are not included and a car is necessary if you want to access them easily, as public transport only connects some of the main centers and rarely goes to natural spots.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Nocefresca is great for writers, photographers, multi-disciplinary artists, visual artists, designers, composers and creative nomads. We have a series of basic equipment and some classic hardware; you are expected to provide any specific tools and materials you might need. People either travel with them, send them as a package beforehand (2-4 weeks if from another continent) or buy them locally or online (1-3 days shipping from Italy). We schedule curatorial assistance at the beginning and at the end of the residency, but we are always happy to visit your studio, exchange ideas or give some practical help. We can also help you organize a specific meeting with the community, facilitate interactions, put you in contact with local artists or recommend a less-known location. We cannot however drive you around, so you are expected to be autonomous if you need to visit artists in other villages/cities or want to explore a particular area.
Fees depend on the lodging type and on the length 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.
€ 1,760/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.
€ 1,880/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.
** For prices regarding a private apartment, please contact us at info@nocefresca.it
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.