The Citizens Fellowship has been crowdfunded by CASTRO supporters around the world and is a valuable opportunity for an artist who intends to bring his/her/their practice to Rome.

CASTRO offers a 22sqm studio space, monthly tutorials and regular interviews with the Team at CASTRO.

During the interviews the Team members will agree on studio visits, workshops with local artisans and guided tour of the city based on the interests and practices of each fellow.

During their stay, the Fellow will have the opportunity to led a talk or lecture at CASTRO to either present their practice or as a tool to further their research*.
The Citizens Fellowship is a valuable opportunity for an artist whose work shows exceptional merit and promise.

Specific award criteria:

-Applicants must be able to demonstrate an intention, upon completion of the Fellowship, to work in Italy or otherwise contribute to the wider Italian artistic community.

-Applicants must be able to show the importance of a studio program in Rome for their practice; and keen to to be part of a community of artists and researchers.

Application fee is 15€
Please note that the studio is a work place only, not live/work