Job opportunities: Cascina Lagoscuro, Ministry of Tourism, PhEST, Joan Miró Foundation, C2C Festival

Five new job and residency opportunities in the arts have been announced in Italy and Spain. Cascina Lagoscuro, a regenerative farm in northern Italy, is accepting applications for an interdisciplinary self-managed residency from September 20 to October 1, open to dancers, artists, writers, chefs, designers, educators, craftspeople, and activists. Deadline: June 7, 2026. The Italian Ministry of Tourism has opened the exam for the 2026 tourist guide qualification; successful candidates are entered into the National Register of Tourist Guides (ENGT). Deadline: May 19, 2026. The PhEST 2026 international photography and art festival, themed "What if?", invites artists and photographers to submit projects exploring hypotheses, possibilities, and alternative imaginaries. All visual languages are accepted, including short films for the first time. Deadline: May 13, 2026. The Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona is seeking a new Director through an international public competition; candidates must demonstrate professional excellence, knowledge of Joan Miró's work, and leadership skills. Deadline: May 23, 2026. C2C Festival has launched the C2C Curators open call, a free training program for emerging music curators residing in Italy, dedicated to Sergio Ricciardone. Selected participants receive accommodation, and one curator gets mentorship and support to curate a showcase at the festival. Deadline: May 30, 2026.