Art Residencies
Throughout the year, the Medici Way welcomes artists from all disciplines to join in experience and conversation as part of an extended “San Jacopo in situ” residency program. These residencies are by invitation without cost to the artist and lasts from 3 weeks to 3 months. Unlike other residencies, there is no expectation of finished work during this time. We do request that you give feedback over the three years post-residency as to how the experience has influenced your work.
Additionally, Medici Way offers one-week mini-residencies created specifically for continued life-long learning of university arts and humanities faculty. These residencies are open to everybody with a reduced rate for full-time faculty at smaller universities.
Residencies operate in English and participants should be comfortably fluent communicating in spoken English to participate.
Upcoming Residencies
San Jacopo Mini-Residency
Rome, Italy
March 7th-13th, 2027
The 2027 Rome Art Mini-Residency invites a select five participants to immerse themselves in the rich legacy of early Christian art while drawing fresh inspiration from the vibrant city of Rome. Through guided visits to sacred historical sites and thoughtfully designed creative sessions, you’ll deepen your understanding of early Christian artistic traditions and explore how this powerful period can inspire bold, faith-filled engagement in today’s world.
This week's experience is designed to spark creative growth, foster meaningful connections, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for how art, history, and faith intersect—offering a unique opportunity to reflect, create,
Application Process
Residency applications may be submitted for all visual arts, creative and scholarly disciplines, especially in art history, cultural anthropology, and theory. Candidates must be of mature professional age. Faculty group applications are permitted and encouraged. Applications are examined on a rotating basis. A selection committee examines all applications, deliberates, and decides on the list of successful candidates.
Successful applicants will receive a reply by email within no less than three months of the residency commencing date.
Submissions should be sent as an email attachment to info@MediciWay.com. The electronic weight of the application file must not exceed 10 MB in total. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Include the following in your application.
A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) or biography describing artistic career, diplomas, awards and grants obtained, publications and residencies completed (one CV or biography per person for group projects) in a PDF format.
• A letter of intent in PDF format (not exceeding 2 pages) specifying the motivations and nature of professional growth envisaged during the residency period.
• The application can optionally include additional documentation such as copies of articles, extracts from a thesis, or images of artwork (maximum 15 images).
• Links to art and/or professional social media pages.
• PDF copy of valid government ID for all applicants.
• The application must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation.
Acceptance Conditions
The dates of the residents’ actual stay are set by Medici Way. In the event of a refusal of these dates by the selected candidate, the latter may lose the benefit of the residency. The terms and conditions of residency will be set out in a residency contract between Medici Way and the resident. Each resident is offered a shared double room for the duration of the residency. Transportation to and from the residence is the responsibility of the resident.
