OO Studio Residencies
Oriente Occidente aims at the promotion and development of the system of artistic residencies, as a method of contemporary art production and development of innovative and unpublished works through an accompaniment in the different stages of creation able to stimulate and foster the growth of a professional and artistic path.
Every autumn, we open a call for applications to support artists, collectives and companies based both in Italy or abroad, working in the performing arts, and developing research on the body and movement. In 2025 they will come to our Studio:
How to access our residencies?
The call for creative residencies 2026 aims to support artists, collectives, and companies based both in Italy and abroad. The following will be considered preferential requirements:
Research processes that can find connections with the territory, cultivating relationships and a sense of community
Research processes that enhance a culture of diversity and accessibility
Who is it for?
The call is addressed to artists, collectives, and companies of any geographical origin, with any physical condition (accessibility of the workspaces will be ensured as far as possible), working in the field of performing arts, whose research focuses on the body and movement. It provides for the selection of original projects to be accompanied and supported in their development through:
A residency period of at least 10 days (not necessarily consecutive) at Oriente Occidente Studio between April 1 and December 31, 2026
Financial support
Tutoring and creative guidance from experts in both the performing arts and other sectors, according to the needs of each project
Training or consultancy on organization, production, communication, planning, and administration, thanks to the expertise of the Oriente Occidente internal staff
How to apply?
To apply for the call, it is necessary to complete the ONLINE FORM by 12:00 PM on Monday, November 10, 2025.
How will projects be selected?
Projects will be selected by a committee composed of:
The committee reserves the right to conduct an online interview before the final selection.
The results of the selection will be communicated by December 17, 2025.