Montebuono Residency
Our first residency begins in October 2021!
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The Bottega Projects Artist Residency allows time and space for artists and scholars to continue their research in the town of Montebuono, Italy. The house, built in 1595, is in the center of the small medieval town, a few minutes from a grocery store, pharmacy, bar, restaurant, bank, and post office; and just an hour train ride from Rome. It consists of two bedrooms, kitchen, bath, studio space, and a reading/writing room for individual or collaborative residents.
With the intent of renovating it to become an artist residency, we purchased the house in 2018- with all contents left as is by the former owners. A family had resided there for at least 70 years and we saved a plethora of everyday ephemera. As we cleaned out each drawer and and cupboard, we documented objects and their placement to create a record of the lives spent there. We found unsent love notes, 20 or so wristwatches, countless dishes, clothes, and relics of living in post-World War Italy. Although not much of monetary value was found, the house’s contents are rich in the poetics of daily life. Some of these materials are available for inspiration to resident artists upon request.
The renovation and interior design incorporates a respectful nod to the cultural history of the house and town as well as showcasing our personal style with contemporary conveniences. Continuing renovations will continue this mindset of marrying the past and the present while allowing residents to collaborate when possible. We welcome applicants who can share their expertise in building, construction, organization, or heritage craftsmanship.
Applicants should provide a brief bio, a letter of interest outlining proposed research, CV listing relative exhibitions or publications, and sample work or website.
See our listing on Res Artis
