Venezia Contemporanea

Skyline and La Storta

Partially Sponsored Winter Residencies

November 2025 – March 2026

Venezia Contemporanea with Skyline and La Storta offering residency for artists and writers with exhibition opportunities.

The residencies offer a serene and inspiring environment for artists, across various disciplines. Both spaces are located at the heart of the picturesque historic Jewish Ghetto of Venice – the first Ghetto in Europe, established in 1516.

Artists in residence are free to shape their own experience while enjoying Venice’s vibrant art scene and building meaningful connections. We provide support to ensure the residency becomes a transformative opportunity – fostering artistic growth.

The main bars and restaurants hub is just across the bridge. The supermarket and Vaporetto station is just around the corner. The bus station Piazzale Roma and the train station Ferrovia – Santa Lucia are within walking distance.

Duration & Fees

Minimum 2 weeks and Max. 3 months

All residencies are partially covered

Standard two weeks: €3,800
— €1,900 covered by the artist
— €1,900 sponsored by Venezia Contemporanea
— €70 cleaning fee
–All utilities and essentials included.
— Exhibition space available at no extra cost.

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.

Applications for the winter residencies are open until October 20, 2025.

Selected applicants will be notified by October 25, 2025

Application: Email us a link to your work on Instagram/ website/portfolio • Your preferred residency dates and a short statement on why Venice/the Ghetto inspires you for this residency

General inquiries Info@veneziacontemporanea.com

Applications to La Storta: LaStorta@veneziacontemporanea.com

Applications to Skyline: Skyline@veneziacontemporanea.com

More about the programs

La Storta: 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. 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.

Please note: Campari the cat often visits the residency space. This residency may not be suitable for people with cat allergies.
https://www.veneziacontemporanea.com/the-la-storta-exhibition-space-venice/

Skyline: A newly renovated, authentic Venetian spacious three room apartment in one of Venice’s tallest buildings. It offers an unparalleled breathtaking unique view of the rooftop across the historic city. It is fully equipped and designed as a comfortable living studio space and can accommodate up to six people. This setting invites to discover and reflect on Venice’s multi-layered facet while focusing entirely on creative endeavours. Optional extra studio and exhibition opportunities in our gallery. Conveniently located below and facing the campo, the gallery is usually staffed during opening hours, providing general assistance and supervision, meaning residents are welcome to be present during their exhibition but are not required to be on-site at all times.

Please note: The studio apartment is on the 7th floor with no elevator therefore it is not suitable for individuals with mobility challenges. https://www.veneziacontemporanea.com/skyline-residency-space/

Optional In Focus Residency 2025

Jewish heritage and Jewish/Israeli identity of all background

Located in the heart of the world’s first Jewish Ghetto, we encourage the application of artists addressing a wide range of perspectives on Jewish identity, and the challenges that Jewish and Israeli artists, writers and researchers are facing today.

In a world of rapid change and unpredictable realities we encourage artists to explore themes of prejudice, racism, discrimination social justice, and identity through diverse interpretations.

Along with our running program, we support international artists, writers, designers and interdisciplinary collectives working collaboratively to explore lesser-known aspects of the Ghetto and uncover Venice’s Jewish heritage. We welcome artists whose work engages with the Ghetto’s rich cultural tapestry-a historic crossroads of traditions since the 15th century-and its evolving legacy.

Craftsmanship Residency We welcome artists practicing Arts and crafts and can recommend workshops for Venice Artisans such as glass blowing, ceramic, marbling, mask painting and design.