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Scuola Napoletana dei Madonnari AiR
Scuola Napoletana dei Madonnari
Scuola Napoletana dei Madonnari
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Description
The Scuola Napoletana dei Madonnari, founded in 2008 by Gennaro Troia and a group of street artists, is dedicated to preserving and promoting the tradition of madonnari art, a historic practice rooted in Southern Italy’s cultural heritage. The association has participated in major festivals and international events, developed educational and social projects for disadvantaged children, collaborated with art and architecture students, and created MACAM, a travelling open‑air museum. Through its artistic, cultural, and social initiatives, the School has contributed to the dissemination and recognition of madonnari art worldwide.
Their specialization programme focuses on street art, chalk art, and public‑space practices, offering artists the opportunity to deepen their research within the urban and cultural context of Naples. Residents can develop site‑specific projects, experiment with outdoor drawing techniques, and engage with a local network of street artists, performers, and visual practitioners. The programme supports both traditional madonnari techniques and contemporary approaches to urban art, encouraging cross‑disciplinary exploration and community‑based work.
Outcome
At the end of the residency, artists are invited to share the results of their research through an open studio, a small public presentation, or a site‑specific action in the neighbourhood. Outcomes may include drawings, chalk works, urban interventions, documentation, or reflections developed during their stay. The programme does not require a final completed artwork; the focus is on process, experimentation, and the relationship with the city. Artists are encouraged to leave a short statement or visual trace of their experience, contributing to the ongoing dialogue between the residency and its community.
Accommodation Information
The residency provides a shared apartment with two large bedrooms and one smaller room. There are two bathrooms available for residents; one includes a shower, and both are shared. The apartment also features a fully equipped kitchen and a living area used for theoretical sessions, meetings, and coworking.
In addition to the main living space, the residency offers an upstairs studio for practical work and a panoramic rooftop terrace suitable for outdoor classes, drawing sessions, and informal gatherings.
The residency can host 4–5 people in shared double rooms, with one smaller single room available. Common areas and bathrooms are shared. Suitable for groups comfortable with communal living.
Studio Information
The residency offers three distinct working spaces within the apartment. The first is a room dedicated to theory, meetings, and small exhibitions. The second is a materials room where residents can access all the tools and supplies needed to learn and practice the specific artistic techniques of the programme. The third space is a large panoramic terrace, ideal for outdoor practice, drawing sessions, and open‑air workshops.
Technical Information
The residency is located on the second floor of an 18th‑century former convent, a historic building in the heart of Naples. As typical of many traditional Neapolitan structures, the building has no elevator, and access is via two flights of stairs. While this may present a limitation for guests with reduced mobility, the location offers a unique atmosphere and the charm of an authentic architectural heritage.