Farindola International Arts Festival AiR 2026

Pro Loco Farindola APS, together with the Farindola International Arts Festival Association, is pleased to share the official call for applications for the 8th edition of the Farindola International Arts Festival (FIAF 2026).

FIAF is an international visual arts residency taking place in the historic village of Farindola (Abruzzo, Italy), located within the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park, from July 24 to August 8, 2026.

The residency aims to foster meaningful dialogue between contemporary art, landscape, and local community, offering artists an immersive experience rooted in place, memory, and cultural exchange.

Farindola offers the artists:

• Free self-catering accommodation and workspace in village houses for the duration of the event.
• Free transportation from/to Pescara airport or railway station on official arrival and departure dates
• Welcome dinner upon arrival
• Discounted menus at local restaurants
• A guided excursion exploring the natural and cultural heritage of the area
• Opportunity to sell artworks produced during the residency
• Direct contact with local traditions and craftsmanship
• A pristine mountain environment rich in landscape, gastronomy and cultural heritage

The artist's contribution:

• Application is free; only the selected artists, and therefore participants, will pay a registration fee of €50.
• Travel expenses to and from Pescara are the responsibility of the artis
• Artistic materials at the artist’s expense
• Donation of at least one artwork to the organizers (selected by the Artistic Direction)
• Responsibility for shipping or disposal of unsold works
• Refundable deposit of €100 (which will be only retained if accommodation/workspace is not left clean and orderly)
• Written undertaking assuming responsibility for damages
• Agreement to allow visitors to access the workspace during scheduled open studio moments

Artists are expected to be present for the full duration of the residency and to participate in scheduled public activities.

Applications must be sent to: [email protected] by 15th May 2026. Applications must include:

• Completed and signed application form
• Curriculum Vitae
• Website link or 5 images of representative works
• Brief project proposal (maximum 1 A4 page)