Ex bus depot in Marche becomes The Shed artist residency
The Shed Residenza d'Arte, an artist residency and exhibition venue, has transformed a former bus depot in Monte San Martino, Italy. Established in 2024 by British couple Jeremy and Chrissie Wiltshire, the initiative aims to celebrate local heritage by inviting both Italian and international artists. It launched in the summer of 2024 with contributions from American artist Francie Hester, followed by Italian artist Stefano Ventili and the Milanese duo BRINANOVARA (Giorgio Brina and Simone Novara) in 2025. Their exhibition, Casablanca, is on display until September 4, 2025, featuring works inspired by the polyptychs of Carlo and Vittore Crivelli. The Wiltshires were attracted to the location’s potential for fostering community engagement.
Key facts
- The Shed Residenza d'Arte opened in 2024 in a former bus depot in Monte San Martino, Marche.
- Founders are British couple Jeremy and Chrissie Wiltshire.
- First artist in residence was American Francie Hester in summer 2024.
- 2025 residents include Italian Stefano Ventili and Milanese duo BRINANOVARA.
- BRINANOVARA's exhibition Casablanca runs until September 4, 2025.
- BRINANOVARA created large canvases inspired by Carlo and Vittore Crivelli's polyptychs.
- The space serves as a studio during residency and becomes an exhibition space afterward.
- Monte San Martino has a church with a fresco by Vincenzo Pagani and a pinacoteca with Crivelli polyptychs.
Entities
Artists
- Jeremy Wiltshire
- Chrissie Wiltshire
- Francie Hester
- Stefano Ventili
- Giorgio Brina
- Simone Novara
- BRINANOVARA
- Vincenzo Pagani
- Carlo Crivelli
- Vittore Crivelli
- Girolamo di Giovanni da Camerino
Institutions
- The Shed Residenza d'Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Monte San Martino
- Marche
- Monti Azzurri
- Italy
- Milan
- Rome