Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an expectation around what I will work on, or accomplish, during the residency?
The residency is open to how you choose to spend your time. There is no expectation to have a ‘finished’ project by the end of the experience, but we do require that wherever you end up you’ll submit some form of shareable documentation of what you worked on and that you leave something of your project on the farm. Keep in mind that we will be having an open-house on the final day of the residency where we’ll invite locals from town to see what’s been created and learn about the residency. Even if you just have ‘works in progress’ this is a great opportunity to share your work and your experience with the local community.
How will I know If I’m accepted?
We won’t leave you hanging. Review of applications will take 2-3 weeks and we will notify everyone who applied if they were accepted or not. If for whatever reason applications reviews take longer, we will be sure to notify everyone so that they can plan accordingly.
Do I need to speak Italian?
It is not required but it would certainly help to brush up on some simple phrases. The organizers of the residency are english speaking but many residents on the farm are not. If you are accepted you will be sent a welcome packet that explains more about the farm and some phrases that would be good to know. “Ciao” is a good place to start.
How will applications be reviewed?
Applications will be reviewed by the organizers of the residency along with family members and staff of the farm. Our goal for selection is simple - we want to curate a diverse group across backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences who have a particular interest in exploring their work in the context of this farm. We are looking for people who are curious, open, and motivated to contribute something meaningful to the farm and one another.
How do you determine the cost?
We’ve tried our best to keep the cost down as much as possible while still covering the basic operating expenses of the farm and residency operations to host ten people over ten days. This year we have decided to be 100% transparent about our operating costs and the fee breakdown. You can read more about this by clicking here.
Are there Scholarships available?
This year we have made the decision to add a $20 dollar application fee for all applicants (you can read more about that decision here). In short, every dollar that we receive this year over our operating budget will go into a scholarship pool to support residents in need of financial aid.
During the application process, you can request if you would like to receive this scholarship* (no questions asked) and then, once accepted, the applicant will be informed of what we’re able to offer based on the size of the fund.
*Note: Requesting a scholarship will in no way impact the selection process for applicants.