Previous Artists in Residence

Established Artists

Below* are some of the established, world-famous artists that visited us at the Galleria in Tuscany for a residency stay. See what some of them had to say about their experience.

Out of respect for these featured artists, we kindly request that you please not contact them directly since we have received complaints from them about being inundated with queries about their stay.

We will gladly assist with any queries you might have, so please feel free to get in touch with us.

Click here to see an overview of our previous winners.

If you are an artist and you are interested in our residency prize opportunity, we would like to refer you to our Residency Application page.

“The Bandito residency in Montefollonico was extremely inspiring, I had a great experience. Spending time in the Tuscan hills gave me space to contemplate my practice and work with a new energy.”

- Timothy Gatenby

“Surrounded by the serene beauty of Tuscany, the Banditto Residency provides a nurturing space where creativity can thrive. Coupled with the supportive and inspiring environment created by Roy, the time spent in Montefollonico allowed for an honest reset of ideas. I’m grateful to have had this unique time to think and work in such a beautiful place.”

- Joel

“My stay in Montefollonico will hold a very special place in my heart.
Roy has created something so wonderful and humble with Banditto residency that enables artists to simply be and do whatever their soul needs. It felt like creative medicine for my mojo.”

- Galina

“Empty streets and pure air. I felt on top of the world but also grounded in it. Endless hills of grass and grapes occupy every horizon, the inescapable smells of fire or food being prepared - it’s hard not to be inspired. An abundance of life as my mood board and nature was giving me everything I needed. I felt at ease but energized, new surroundings, but the feeling was familiar - that feeling of completeness.”

- Zach Thompson