About
The Residency, from CURA Art, is a platform aimed at supporting and sponsoring underrepresented artists, centered around time away from their usual routines at various appropriate spaces. The Residency uses a unique approach, creating an ecosystem through mentorship and community, while connecting artists with influential patrons as a catalyst for change.
Each year, selected patrons sponsor their chosen artists to participate in a 4-6 week residency. From 2022 - 2025, Villa Lena has been our host venue, offering artists a space for reflection, creation, and collaboration in the Tuscan hills. Since its inception, The Residency has consistently aimed to broaden the scope of patron-funded residencies; we are continuing to collaborate with diverse international venues, providing environments that support creativity, reflection, and exchange.
At each location, artists are provided with dedicated studio spaces to pursue self-directed projects, while the program’s collaborative structure encourages connection through talks, workshops, and other events designed to spark dialogue and share ideas. Shaped by an evolving network of individuals committed to upholding creative freedom, The Residency keeps community, accessibility and compassion at its core.
The Residency provides a unique and accessible experience and works to create a growing ecosystem for artists and collectors.
Video created during the The Residency 2024 at Villa Lena.
“My time at Villa Lena for The Residency was truly wonderful. As an artist whose work is deeply intertwined with nature, the opportunity to create, paint, and experiment with new materials in such a natural setting profoundly influenced my artistic practice. Interacting with artists from various mediums was incredibly fulfilling, and I hope that these connections will continue to flourish, opening up possibilities for future collaborations.”
Alejandra Aristizabel, 2023 Artist-in-Residence, supported by patron Stephanie Manasseh
Our Starting Focus
The first years of The Residency will support women-identifying artists in response to the gender disparity in the art world and beyond.
Museum Acquisitions
Gender Pay Gap
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