Read more about the 2026 open call and apply here.

This residency leads up to ferragosto — the iconic Italian holiday where for one day everyone truly is on holiday. Things are generally more sleepy in Italy but Pacentro is busy because it is a town that everyone wants to visit for their holidays.

Elements of the ecosystem: tomatoes, medieval festivals, figs, almonds, hazelnuts, blackberries, grapes, wine.