The La Storta Residency

La Storta Residency Space

Immerse yourself in the soul of Venice

Nestled in a 500-year-old Renaissance bottega in the heart of Venice’s historic Jewish Ghetto, La Storta blends rich heritage with contemporary creativity. Its ground-floor exhibition and living space, with a large street-facing vitrine (window) opening directly to the Ghetto, is surrounded by everyday Venetian life with cafés and shops nearby — offering an authentic and dynamic environment for artists to live, work, and exhibit in the cradle of Venetian culture.

Please note: Campari the cat often visits the residency space. This residency may not be suitable for people with cat allergies.

Residency Focus & Who It’s For

The residency welcomes visual artists of all disciplines, writers, and researchers. Residents are encouraged to shape their own experience while engaging with Venice’s art scene and community.

We are open to projects across all themes and disciplines. Residents are free to pursue their own creative inquiries, while final selection is made by our committee to ensure that projects are a good fit for the residency’s context.

What We Offer

Residents immerse themselves in Venice’s cultural tapestry—museums, Biennale, artisan workshops, and the lagoon. We provide partial sponsorship, official invitation letters to support external grant applications, and exhibition opportunities connected to each residency space. All residencies include utilities and essentials.

Duration & Fees

• Recommended stay: 2 weeks to 3 months
  • We are happy to discuss extensions or split stays to suit residents’ needs, subject to availability.
  • Full cost: €2,400 per week
  – €1,200 covered by the artist
  – €1,200 sponsored by Venezia Contemporanea
  • Discounts available for residencies longer than one month.
  • €35 cleaning fee per week
  • All utilities and essentials included.
  • Exhibition space available at no extra cost.

Application Information

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

To apply, please send an email to LaStorta@veneziacontemporanea.com with:
• A link to your work (website, portfolio, etc.)
• Your preferred residency dates
• A short statement on why Venice inspires you for this residency

Selected applicants will be invited to a short video call.

Accommodation & Studio

• Historic ground-floor Renaissance bottega with integrated living and exhibition space.
  • Large street-facing vitrine (window) connecting the residency directly to the daily rhythms of the Ghetto.
  • Internal terrace offering a quiet retreat within the space.
  • Sleeping arrangements include one double bed and two additional mattresses on the gallery (loft level).
  • Equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, and other essential amenities for comfortable living.
  • Suitable for individuals, couples, or families.
  • The exhibition space is part of the residency itself, allowing residents to both create and present work in the same site.