Civitella Ranieri Foundation is an international residency program bringing together visual artists, writers, and composers to work independently and communally without judgment or interruption.  Every year from May to November, CRF opens the doors of its 15th-century castle in Italy to 12-15 accomplished artists for four six-week, fully-funded residency sessions. CRF offers a peaceful and welcoming sojourn during which its community deepens connections to one another and to the world.

Operating as an artist-in-residence program in Umbria, Italy, CRF has hosted over 1,000 Fellows and Director’s Guests from more than 100 nations since 1995, when it was founded by Ursula Corning.

Fellowships are awarded through a competitive nomination and jury process by a rotating group of distinguished artists, academics, and critics that ensures access to accomplished candidates from worldwide locations and backgrounds, who encompass a wide range of beliefs, orientations, and values.