Five Art Opportunities in Italy: Contests, Residencies, and Jobs

Fidenza Village has launched a social contest dedicated to Antonio Ligabue, inviting visual artists worldwide to create works inspired by the naif painter. The winner receives €1,500 and the chance to exhibit next to Ligabue's 'Leopardo su roccia' at Fidenza Village until November 1. Deadline: October 25, 2020. The Fondazione Centro Conservazione e Restauro 'La Venaria Reale' seeks an Addetto Supporto Area Documentazione e Comunicazione for a fixed-term contract to support documentation and communication projects. Deadline: October 30, 2020. The Istituto Svizzero offers residencies in Rome (10 months), Milan (6 months), and Palermo (3 months) for Swiss artists and researchers. Deadline: February 1, 2021. The second edition of the Winning Ideas Mountain Awards by Lagazuoi EXPO Dolomiti is open for innovative mountain-related projects in four categories: apparel and equipment, sustainable tourism, digital innovation, and enogastronomic productions. Deadline: November 30, 2020. Women 4 Arts is a national challenge for young female artists to develop creativity in Valsinni, Basilicata, with winners participating in a residency and Temporary Creative Hub. Deadline: October 25, 2020.