In case of selection, you will be exploring one of Italy’s most remote and authentic regions. Located at the centre of the Mediterranean, Calabria is closer to Tunisia than to the main cities of continental Europe. Amendolara is two and a half hours away from Bari and Cosenza airports. You will be surrounded by a stunning natural landscape, with wonderful shores located a 10-minute drive from the town. Such beauty goes together with slow and limited infrastructures and production facilities.

Residents are asked to join the programme with an open and adventurous attitude, and we strongly advise applicants to make sure they have an understanding of the Calabrian context and history in advance of their submission. If you have never visited Italy before, you should be aware that you are starting from the very tail of the Grand Tour. Calabria is an untamed and wild territory, where magic, mythology and history intertwine via pagan and religious rituals. The local diet is spicy and often meat-based.

Over the past editions of the residency, proneness to self-initiative and a friendy approach towards the hosting communities have proved to open unexpected doors and boost learning and production opportunities. International artists are very special guests for such small towns, and it is the responsibility of each resident to show gratitude for the hospitality, and be always respectful of local habits and traditions. In-ruins residency is an experience radicated in the territory, and we strive to valorize the stories and backgrounds of the people we cross paths with.

Solidarity, mutual respect and trust will make our stay in Calabria an unforgettable experience. In-ruins acknowledges the diverse beliefs, aspirations and backgrounds of each participant, and asks residents to respond to inconveniences and misunderstandings with patience and diplomacy.

In-ruins is a radical experiment grounded on the belief that collective action can be incisive even when temporary, and commits to actively counter all forms of discrimination. The team will not tolerate any form of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, xenophobia, classism, ableism, ageism or any other expression of hate, harassment, threats, or violence.

If it is found that a violation of this POLICY OF PARTICIPATION AND RESPECT has occurred, or any form of discrimination is witnessed or experienced, the team will take immediate action. Such action may include, but is not restricted to, the following: informal warning, formal warning, and exclusion from the residency. Encouraging interpersonal exchange and the importance of developing dialogic tools to smoothen ideological distances, the team will not accept any toxic behaviours, or other actions negatively affecting the experience of the group.