Nocefresca is the first active and permanent artistic residency program in Sardinia. It is a house that welcomes artists and 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
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Nocefresca is great for visual artists, photographers, writers, multi-disciplinary artists, designers, composers and creative nomads. We schedule curatorial assistance throughout the entire residency, but we are also always happy to visit your studio, exchange ideas or give some practical help. We can also help you organise a specific meeting with the community, facilitate interactions, put you in contact with local artists or recommend a less-known location. We have a series of basic equipment and some classic hardware; you are expected to provide any specific tools and materials you might need.
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. Your private studio is located in Casa Bagnolo, 5-minute walk from the accommodation.
€ 1,650/month
Option B
Private studio in Oaxaca House + 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. Your private studio is located in Casa Oaxaca, 5-minute walk from the accommodation, where you will also have access to the Oaxaca Studio Garden, a communal outdoor workspace shared with up to three other artists. This 80 m² area is located in a private courtyard garden and is equipped with a shaded canopy, making it ideal for writing, reading or simply spending time outdoors.
€ 1,800/month
Option C
Private Research Studio with Double Bedroom, En-Suite Bathroom
By choosing this option, you will stay and work in Casa Oaxaca, one of our shared apartments (maximum 4 guests), enjoying a private Suite bedroom for single use with a queen-size bed. The room includes an en suite bathroom, a private relaxation area with a fireplace and a dedicated workstation, ideal for digital artists, writers and researchers. You will also have access to the Oaxaca Studio Garden, a communal outdoor workspace shared with up to three other artists. This 80 m² area is located in a private courtyard garden and is equipped with a shaded canopy, making it ideal for writing, reading or simply spending time outdoors.
€ 1,820/month
Option D
Private studio in Casa Bagnolo + private bedroom with en suite bathroom
By choosing this option, you will sleep in Casa Oaxaca, one of our shared apartments (max 4 people), enjoying a private bedroom with a french-sized bed for single use and an en-suite bathroom. Your private studio is located in Casa Bagnolo, 5-minute walk from the accommodation. You will also have access to the Oaxaca Studio Garden, a communal outdoor workspace shared with up to three other artists. This 80 m² area is located in a private courtyard garden and is equipped with a shaded canopy, making it ideal for writing, reading or simply spending time outdoors.
€ 1,850/month
Option E
Orchard Studio Cottage + access to Casa Bagnolo communal areas
By choosing this option, you will sleep and work in a private orchard cottage for single use, in the countryside of Milis. You will enjoy a french-sized bed, a private bathroom, a dedicated indoor working area, and two patios with shaded tables, making it ideal for digital artists, writers and researchers. The cottage is music friendly. You will also have 24/7 access to the communal areas of Casa Bagnolo, a 20-minute walk, a 10-minute bike ride or a 5-minute drive from the accommodation.
€ 1,880/month
**All options include 24/7 access to your private studio and to the communal spaces at Casa Bagnolo, along with all the services included in the Nocefresca program.
**One guest is welcome to stay in the same room and bed as the artist, regardless of the chosen option. A supplemental fee of €15 per night applies, with a minimum stay of one week (7 nights).
**For more information about housing, feel free to 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.