Bologna's Collegio Venturoli Opens Residency for Young Local Artists
Established in 1993, the Fondazione Collegio Artistico Angelo Venturoli in Bologna, which evolved from the 19th-century Collegio Venturoli, provides support to local artists through residencies and studio spaces. A competition, which will conclude on April 3, 2023, aims to choose five emerging sculptors, painters, and architects from Bologna for renewable studio access until they reach 30. Candidates will be evaluated based on their portfolio, an interview, and a written examination. The foundation, rooted in architect Angelo Venturoli's 1825 legacy, is housed in a 17th-century structure on via Centotrecento, adjacent to the Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna. Noteworthy alumni include Sissi, the current artistic director. New residencies will be allocated by June 2023 for artists aged 18–27, and a group exhibition at the Gipsoteca will showcase works from outgoing fellows.
Key facts
- Fondazione Collegio Artistico Angelo Venturoli offers residencies to young Bolognese artists.
- Competition deadline: April 3, 2023.
- Five studios available for sculptors, painters, and architects.
- Studios on renewable loan until age 30.
- Selection via portfolio, interview, and written test.
- Collegio founded in 1825 by architect Angelo Venturoli.
- Building on via Centotrecento near Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna.
- Frescoes by Gioacchino Pizzoli in the Refettorio.
- Alumni include Luigi Serra, Luigi Busi, Giuseppe Romagnoli, Raffaele Faccioli, Farpi Vignoli, Renato Barilli, Alfonso Frasnedi, Vittorio Mascalchi, Paolo Chiasera, Davide Rivalta, and Sissi.
- Sissi is artistic director and tutor.
- Board: president Dante Mazza, councilor Andrea Zandi.
- Residents must submit annual activity reports.
- New residencies assigned by June 2023.
- Eligibility: baptized, age 18–27, students or alumni of Accademia, Liceo Artistico, Facoltà di Architettura, or Dams, resident in Bologna or province.
- Outgoing fellows: Barbara Baroncini, Gianluca Capaldo, Irene Fenara, Giacomo Gresleri, Davide Trabucco, Simona Paladino.
- Group show at Gipsoteca with donated works.
Entities
Artists
- Angelo Venturoli
- Giovanni Battista Torri
- Giuseppe Antonio Torri
- Gioacchino Pizzoli
- Luigi Serra
- Luigi Busi
- Giuseppe Romagnoli
- Raffaele Faccioli
- Farpi Vignoli
- Renato Barilli
- Alfonso Frasnedi
- Vittorio Mascalchi
- Paolo Chiasera
- Davide Rivalta
- Sissi
- Dante Mazza
- Andrea Zandi
- Barbara Baroncini
- Gianluca Capaldo
- Irene Fenara
- Giacomo Gresleri
- Davide Trabucco
- Simona Paladino
Institutions
- Fondazione Collegio Artistico Angelo Venturoli
- Collegio Venturoli
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna
- Artribune
- ArtCity
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- via Centotrecento
- Gipsoteca