Tagete is calling for artists to participate in a 21-day Artistic Residency scheduled for April 2025 within the San Jachiddu Ecological Park (Messina, Italy).
By hosting international artists and experts, the residency seeks to enrich the cultural heritage of the Ecological Park and the city of Messina. Open to the local public, it will involve collaboration with artistic, poetic, and theatrical collectives from Messina, exploring the interplay between the park’s pristine nature and the city’s urban landscape.
The Artistic Residency represents a departure from the mainstream art market, prioritising a self-sustaining artistic space deeply connected to the surrounding territory and natural heritage. It encourages artists to transcend conventional categories and engage critically with nature, its resources, and its potential. Participants are free to follow their creative instincts and contribute personal reflections on the provided theme.
Selected artists will reside in the park, drawing inspiration and collaborating on artworks, particularly in the realms of Environmental Art and Site-Specific Art. The residency aims to provide artists with the opportunity to express themselves, foster connections, and create works to be permanently installed within the fort and park.
The call is open to artists aged 18 and above, with diverse educational backgrounds, working in the performing arts and visual creative sectors. Applicants must be legal residents of one of the 40 Creative Europe countries, excluding Italy.
Travel expenses to and from the park will be covered by the organisers (350–700 EUR), as well as a daily allowance (25 EUR), accommodation and top-ups (for sustainable travel, travel from Overseas Countries and Territories or Outermost Regions, family support and disability support).
