Residence 2025
This year, we're partnering with ExtrArtis to host a unique artist residency in Sorrento, Italy.
Join us on August 2 for the opening ceremony and explore the public program with our artists and curators!
Join us on August 2 for the opening ceremony and explore the public program with our artists and curators!
Dates: August 1– 31
- Duration: 1 month
- Location: Sorrento (Italy)
- Date: 1-15 and 16-31 August 2025
- Application deadline: May, 31
- Application fee: 20 euro
- Residency covers accommodation and provides a grant of 500 euros.
- Residency does not cover travel costs, daily allowance or meals.
- Currently, we do not provide visa support
Detailed information:
Residence 2025
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About the Venue
The residency will take place at Relais La Rupe, a 16th-century villa located in the heart of Sorrento.
This historic venue combines architectural heritage with a stunning natural setting. Surrounded by lush gardens featuring centuries-old trees and views of ancient ruins, the villa offers a serene and inspiring space for artistic creation.
The interiors of Relais La Rupe provide comfortable living spaces and a welcoming atmosphere, while the outdoor areas serve as ideal locations for workshops, lectures, and creative experiments. This unique venue will allow participants to engage deeply with the cultural and historical context of Sorrento.
This historic venue combines architectural heritage with a stunning natural setting. Surrounded by lush gardens featuring centuries-old trees and views of ancient ruins, the villa offers a serene and inspiring space for artistic creation.
The interiors of Relais La Rupe provide comfortable living spaces and a welcoming atmosphere, while the outdoor areas serve as ideal locations for workshops, lectures, and creative experiments. This unique venue will allow participants to engage deeply with the cultural and historical context of Sorrento.
About the Theme
We invite artists from various disciplines to join us in this creative journey, exploring the multifaceted theme: “Reimagining Genius Loci: how the movement of people and traditions shapes the Spirit of Place and new communities.”
Genius Loci, or the spirit of a place, is shaped by history, culture, and nature, influencing both architecture and community life. As people move across borders, they bring unique traditions that blend with local heritage, enriching spaces and fostering cultural exchange. Balancing these influences is key to preserving identity while embracing change. Artists Residencies Cultural Association and DOM Art Residence invite artists to ExtrArtis to explore this theme—reinterpreting Genius Loci through art and contributing to the dialogue on cultural heritage, identity, and transformation.
Genius Loci, or the spirit of a place, is shaped by history, culture, and nature, influencing both architecture and community life. As people move across borders, they bring unique traditions that blend with local heritage, enriching spaces and fostering cultural exchange. Balancing these influences is key to preserving identity while embracing change. Artists Residencies Cultural Association and DOM Art Residence invite artists to ExtrArtis to explore this theme—reinterpreting Genius Loci through art and contributing to the dialogue on cultural heritage, identity, and transformation.
This summer, we will welcome an amazing group of international artists for two creative sessions by the sea - in collaboration with ExtrArtis – a platform dedicated to supporting contemporary artists through production, research, and residencies in southern Italy.
Selected Artists
Public Program
DOM & EXTRARTIS
Art Residency 2025
As part of the international Artist residence, dedicated to the Genius Loci, DOM and Extrartis invite you to a series of public events in August 2025, including performances by Maria La Mura, round tables, participatory laboratory, internazional conference and contemporary art exhibitions across four venues in Sorrento Peninsula.
📍 Main Opening Ceremony
Date: August 2
Time: 19:00–21:00
Location: Relais La Rupe, Via Fuorimura 9, Sorrento
Join us for the official opening of the DOM & EXTRARTIS Artist Residence in the presence of the artists.
Includes welcoming speeches, artist presentations, and a special performance by Maria La Mura.
🎟️ Free entry | RSVP: info@extrartis.com
🖼️ Exhibition & Performance Events
These events include a live performance by Maria La Mura and the public presentation of works created by the artists in residence.
Date: August 3
Time: 19:00–21:00
Location: Chiostro di San Francesco, Sorrento
Date: August 18
Time: 19:00–21:00
Location: Chiostro di Palazzo Filangieri, Vico Equense
Date: August 19
Time: 19:00-21:00
Location: La Serra Sunset Bar, Piano di Sorrento
🧭 Participatory Laboratory and Round tables
Date: August 5
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: I Giardini di Cataldo, Sorrento | With: DiARC, UNINA Proff. Bosone & Nocca
Date: August 9
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: I Giardini di Cataldo, Sorrento | With: Professor Milena Romano
Date: August 28
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: I Giardini di Cataldo, Sorrento | With: Art Critic Eric Weiss
Each space offers a unique perspective on the territory through the lens of contemporary art, with site-specific works created during the residency.
🎤 Final Conference & Exhibition
Date: August 29
Time: 10:15 - 12:30 Conference at Hotel Conca Park
Time: 18:30 - 21:00 Exhibition at Relais La Rupe
The closing event will feature a collective presentation of the residency outcomes, artist talks, and final exhibition moments.
📍 Main Opening Ceremony
Date: August 2
Time: 19:00–21:00
Location: Relais La Rupe, Via Fuorimura 9, Sorrento
Join us for the official opening of the DOM & EXTRARTIS Artist Residence in the presence of the artists.
Includes welcoming speeches, artist presentations, and a special performance by Maria La Mura.
🎟️ Free entry | RSVP: info@extrartis.com
🖼️ Exhibition & Performance Events
These events include a live performance by Maria La Mura and the public presentation of works created by the artists in residence.
Date: August 3
Time: 19:00–21:00
Location: Chiostro di San Francesco, Sorrento
Date: August 18
Time: 19:00–21:00
Location: Chiostro di Palazzo Filangieri, Vico Equense
Date: August 19
Time: 19:00-21:00
Location: La Serra Sunset Bar, Piano di Sorrento
🧭 Participatory Laboratory and Round tables
Date: August 5
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: I Giardini di Cataldo, Sorrento | With: DiARC, UNINA Proff. Bosone & Nocca
Date: August 9
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: I Giardini di Cataldo, Sorrento | With: Professor Milena Romano
Date: August 28
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: I Giardini di Cataldo, Sorrento | With: Art Critic Eric Weiss
Each space offers a unique perspective on the territory through the lens of contemporary art, with site-specific works created during the residency.
🎤 Final Conference & Exhibition
Date: August 29
Time: 10:15 - 12:30 Conference at Hotel Conca Park
Time: 18:30 - 21:00 Exhibition at Relais La Rupe
The closing event will feature a collective presentation of the residency outcomes, artist talks, and final exhibition moments.