The Trinacria Festival Residency is a 3-week, community-centered program designed for professional artists whose work directly engages the Pezzolo community. The dates of the program are July 24 - August 13, 2026.
We will select five to six artists or small collectives (no more than 3 collaborators) whose practices engage with Pezzolo in thoughtful and meaningful ways—through collaboration, cultural exchange, site-responsive work, or processes shaped by dialogue with the village and its landscape.
Selected artists will develop individual projects (new or evolving) that culminate in a public presentation at the annual Trinacria Arts Festival. Community engagement and participation is at the core of this Festival.
Artists will receive:
- A structured residency environment
- Regular group sharings and workshops
- Accommodation and meals
- Local transportation support
- Workspace
- A small materials budget
- Support in developing a public presentation for the festival
The experience offers artists the opportunity to create in a dynamic environment while fostering meaningful connections with the local community. It is ideal for artists excited by community connection, interdisciplinary exchange, and the challenge of shaping a new or evolving work toward a shared public moment.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
- Participants must be 18 or older at the time of the program. There is no upper age limit on participation.
- Artists are responsible for securing their own passports and visas necessary for travel.
- The residency will primarily be conducted in English. Good working knowledge of English is necessary for all participants.
- Candidates advancing to the next stage of the application will be contacted to schedule a short, informal interview and provide a character reference.
What’s included:
- 20 overnight stays in shared accommodation (including shared bedrooms) in Casa Trinacria
- 12 dedicated working days
- Access to workspaces
- Production support
- Festival presentation
- 3 meals per day (excluding excursion days)
- Ground transportation in Sicily
- €100 materials budget
- Interpretation/translation support as needed
- Guided community engagement opportunities
- Emergency health & medical insurance*
*Trinacria’s emergency health & medical insurance provider does not offer coverage to residents of Australia, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), Gambia, Ghana, Islamic Republic of Iran, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Syrian Arab Republic, and U.S. Virgin Islands, or to travelers who are not leaving their home country (i.e. Italy). If any of these apply to you, you will be responsible for securing your own emergency health and medical insurance policy for your travels to Sicily.
What’s Not Included:
- Airfare or travel insurance
- Passport or visa fees
- Alcohol and snacks
- WiFi or cell phone plans
- Full literary translation suport
- Meals, souvenirs, or entry fees during excursions
For detailed information on location, housing, meals, accessibility, transportation, language, and technology, please visit the FAQ/Logistics section of our Artist Residency page here.