The Moore Family Foundation Artist in Residency Program offers artists, writers, technologists, and creative practitioners a rare opportunity to focus deeply on their work in a quiet and inspiring setting. The residency is located on a private compound in Vaiano, a frazione of the comune of Castiglione del Lago in the Province of Perugia, Umbria, central Italy.
The compound sits in the rolling hills of Umbria, surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and sweeping views that have shaped centuries of artistic thought. Nestled in the heart of this historic region, the residency provides an environment that combines rural tranquility with proximity to significant cultural centers.
Each year, the program invites four to six individuals for three to four week residencies. Participants are scheduled individually. This ensures that every resident has complete access to the property, full privacy, and a quiet environment that supports uninterrupted creative work. The compound becomes a personal retreat where each artist can explore ideas without distraction.
Residents stay in private living quarters and have access to studio spaces. The land itself is part of the experience, offering footpaths, gardens, and open vistas that encourage slow thinking and sustained reflection. The residency welcomes a wide range of disciplines, including visual art, digital media, robotics, writing, performance, music, and hybrid practices.
The program emphasizes time, space, and freedom. There are no required deliverables or public presentations. Residents are invited to immerse themselves in their process, engage with the surrounding region, and work in ways that feel authentic to their practice. Nearby towns and historic sites provide cultural context and inspiration, while the tranquility of the compound supports deep focus.
The Moore Family Foundation believes that creative work flourishes when artists are given trust, autonomy, and dedicated time away from daily demands. The residency exists to nurture that environment and to support artists as they pursue new directions, experiment boldly, and reconnect with their craft.