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Banditto Residency Program is open for applications

Hosted by Banditto Art, The Banditto Residency Program is a celebration of excellence in art from across the globe.

In our endeavour to expand horizons of art and emerging artists, we developed an exceptional artist-in-residency opportunity, providing benefits for envelope-pushing artists of all disciplines. This program affords these artists the opportunity to come and create work in our quaint private Galleria, situated in the heart of one of the most picturesque towns in Tuscany.

We cover travel expenses to the value of 500 euro, accommodation (for two), and transport for a stay of 10 days to the successful applicants (worth 1500 euro). The gallery is transformed into an atelier and the artists have the exclusive opportunity to let their creative juices flow in a peaceful environment.

During your stay as an artist, you will enjoy an incredible experience not only to create art, but also to discover all that Montefollonico has to offer - its amazing people, its sumptuous authentic Italian foods, as well as its beautiful scenic attractions.

In addition, the successful applicants get to share their work with a broader audience, and further their engagement with the international art world.

The application has a processing fee of $49, which will only serve to cover the administrative expenses of the selection of candidates and the organization of the residency resources.

To learn more about this incredible opportunity please click the button below.

Click here to read what others had to say about their residence experience.

Application:

We are currently reviewing applications for the Banditto Residency Program 2023.

Deadline for Autumn applications: 31 December 2023

The winners of the residency and other prizes (see more details below) will be announced on: 7 January 2024

The exact dates for when the residency will take place will be arranged directly with the winner and are to be scheduled within 6 months of prize-winning.

Application Fee: $49(USD) (Learn here why we charge an application fee)

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Prizes

There are two awards in every round: the Main Residency Prize and the Emerging Art Prize. Anyone can enter to win the Banditto Residency prize. This is an international competition and we welcome work from entrants of all ages (under 18’s are required to obtain written consent from their parent/guardian before entering), and from all nationalities.

Main Art Prize

10-day Residency in our Galleria in Montefollonico, Tuscany (IT) worth 1500 euro
Travel cheque worth 500 euro
Welcome dinner with art collector and owner of Banditto Art
Online exhibition hosted by Galleria Banditto

Emerging Art Prize (x2)

Online exhibition hosted by Galleria Banditto
$100(USD) cash prize

Guidelines

You may enter up to three works per application fee.
If you are submitting a series, this is considered as one work. We recommend submitting one image which shows the whole series together (ie. The series hanging on a wall) then further images to show the detail. Alternatively, you could create a single document file which is made up of multiple images (ie. a collage or tiles)
You may enter as many times as you wish, but submitting with different works each time is required.
Works previously exhibited and published elsewhere are accepted.
Collaborative works are accepted.
There are no set categories this year, however you will be required to select the relevant discipline on the entry form. If you cannot see your discipline listed, please either choose the one most relevant or email info@bandittoresidency.com
Works produced within the last three years are preferred, although works made at any time before submission can be entered.
There is no size limit of each artwork, although the size of the work in relation to the exhibition space will be a consideration in the shortlisting process.
For more information, please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
By entering for the Banditto Residency Prize, each artist agrees to the full terms and conditions, rules and regulations found here.
40 artists are long listed, out of which a selection of artists are shortlisted. These artists are added to our artists portfolio if the artist agrees. Shortlisted artists receive publication and are eligible to win either the Main Art Prize or the Emerging Art Prize.
If you are shortlisted for the Prize, you will be asked to supply high-resolution images of your artwork for online exhibition.
The judging panel members are not to be contacted directly as this can be viewed as an attempt to sway the votes and your entry can then be discarded at Banditto Art’s discretion.