Bridge Art Residency in Sicily Opens Call for Artists on 'Border' Theme

Bridge Art// contemporary visions has announced a call for artists for its 2017/2018 residency program at Tenuta la Favola in Noto, Sicily, focusing on the theme of 'border.' Founded and directed by Lori Adragna and Valeria Valenza, the residency will take place from January 8 to February 25, 2018, in the Casetta degli Artisti within the organic experimental fields of Tenuta La Favola. The deadline for applications is September 18, 2017, and the residency is open to artists of different nationalities. The theme of 'border' is inspired by the location's position between the Mediterranean and Ionian seas, a key migration route from Africa, and draws on Gestalt theory as developed by Fritz Perls in the 1940s. The Istituto Gestalt H.C.C. Italy is a partner of the project. The residency aims to foster reflection on borders as both physical and inner dimensions, encouraging observation of natural, social, and cultural ecosystems and the development of adaptive strategies. After three years, Bridge Art seeks to expand its boundaries through new collaborations and partnerships outside southeastern Sicily, while maintaining principles of cohesion and integration.