The Matera Basilicata 2019 Foundation, in collaboration with 10 local organisations from the cultural and creative sector selected through a call for applications, is launching this call for applications aimed at artists from the Union for the Mediterranean (Euromed) region, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean region and Southern Europe, for a residency in Matera lasting four consecutive weeks between September and November 2026. The theme is ‘Terre Immerse – Euro-Mediterranean Creative Communities’.
The programme is aimed at artists and creative professionals from the Euro-Mediterranean region who wish to develop a residency project in Matera, in collaboration with an organisation in the cultural and creative sector, as part of Matera – Mediterranean Capital 2026.
Organisations:
- Associazione Osmosis Ente del Terzo Settore (visual arts, participatory arts): open call now closed
- Materahub Consortium for Cultural and Creative Industries S.c.a.r.l. (fashion): open call now closed
- Edinea Srl (sound art): deadline 17 July
- Associazione Gommalacca Teatro (sound art): deadline 19 July
- Ombre Meridiane Social Cooperative (film): deadline 20 July
- Momart APS (photography): deadline 23 July
- ASD Oltredanza – progetti in movimento (performing arts): deadline 25 July
- Strane Nuvole APS (comics): deadline 26 July
- Southeritage Foundation for Contemporary Art (visual arts): deadline 1 August
- Centro Mediterraneo delle Arti ETS (performing arts): deadline 5 August
Each project proposal specifies the timeframe for carrying out the activities.
Support includes:
- Payment of artist fees;
- Coverage of logistical costs (travel, board and lodging);
- Coverage of the running costs of the workspace;
- Funding of production costs relating to the final output and weekly events;
- Management of the communications budget (social media management and information materials).
