5 Job Opportunities in the Italian Art World: Open Calls and Internships

Artribune's weekly roundup presents five active job and grant opportunities in Italy's cultural sector. The Emilia-Romagna Region and ENEA launch 'Energia fatta ad Arte,' a competition for artists and designers under 40 residing in Emilia-Romagna, with a deadline of November 10, 2025. Selected projects (up to 10 per category) receive materials to create works; three winners per category get €2,000 each. NCTM e l'Arte offers a €5,000 scholarship for international residencies, split among selected artists living in Italy, due December 1, 2025. Marlene's 30th-anniversary contest invites creatives to produce a musical work inspired by the apple, with categories in art, music, literature, and cuisine; winners receive a week-long trip to South Tyrol and, for cuisine, a stage with three-Michelin-star chef Norbert Niederkofler. Deadline: November 15, 2025. Regione Lombardia seeks ten young ambassadors (under 35) from Vallecamonica and Valtellina for the first Alpine Culture Fest, part of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, offering €1,000 compensation; deadline November 15, 2025. Palazzetto Bru Zane in Venice seeks a communication assistant intern (6 months, €600/month + meal vouchers) starting December 2025, open to graduate or master's students in cultural management.