Residency
Who can apply for the residency?
Artists and researchers in visual art, music, sound art, design, video, literature, theatre, film, animation and other fields. We do not set formal limits on age, citizenship or language: each application is considered individually.
What do residents get?
A studio and exhibition spaces, and help with producing and presenting the project and finding partners. We can also write a letter of invitation for a grant application.
How do I apply and how are applications considered?
Fill in the form on the page Artists and researchers. Applications are accepted all year round and each one is considered individually, both in terms of dates and of the content of the work.
How long is a residency, and what should I do while I am there?
There is no standard length or format. Dates, topic and the nature of the work are agreed for each application separately.
Do I have to show something at the end?
No. A residency does not require a finished project. It can be the continuation of work in progress, an exhibition, a concert, an open day in the studio, a meeting, a book presentation or a lecture. Or nothing public at all.
How much does a residency cost?
Terms are discussed individually: write to association@stoneovenhouse.com. If you simply want to come for a short stay as a guest, the easiest way is to rent a room through Stone Oven Stay. If you want to come as an active participant, you become a member of the association and submit a separate application (see Guests and visitors).
Can I come with a partner or family?
Yes, this is arranged individually. The simplest way is to rent a room through Stone Oven Stay. If you are ready to take an active part in the project and help it, other terms can be agreed.
Events
How can I follow your events?
Announcements are on the Events page, on Instagram and on Facebook. To receive the newsletter, write to association@stoneovenhouse.com with the subject “Subscribe”.
Are the events open to everyone?
Most of them are, and many are free, with voluntary donations. Shared dinners are for members of the association.
Can I hold my own event with you?
Yes: an exhibition, a concert, a workshop or a retreat. Send your idea to association@stoneovenhouse.com. To rent the whole house, write to stay@stoneovenhouse.com.
Volunteers and cooperation
Can I come as a volunteer?
Yes. See the page Helpers and supporters, then fill in the application form on the page Guests and visitors: you can choose the practical help you would like to offer and say when you would like to come.
How can I become a partner of the association?
Write to association@stoneovenhouse.com and describe your idea. The current partners are listed on the page Partners.
Visiting and staying
Can I stay with you as a guest?
Yes. Guest rooms and bookings are handled by our partner project Stone Oven Stay: stay.stoneovenhouse.com. There is also another route, for those ready to join the association and contribute to the project: see Guests and visitors.
Can I simply come and visit?
You are welcome at our events, which are open to everyone. At other times, please write to association@stoneovenhouse.com beforehand so we can agree on a time.
Where can I read about daily life, how to get here and what to see nearby?
In Stone Oven Book, a detailed guide to the house and the valley, and on the Rorà page.
About the association
What is Stone Oven House?
A non-profit cultural association founded by artists, based in Rorà (Piedmont). It runs an artist residency all year round, organises events and supports projects together with the people of the valley. More: Association and Story.
How is Stone Oven House different from Stone Oven Stay?
Stone Oven House is the association: the residency, the events and the community. Stone Oven Stay is a separate partner project, guest rooms in the same house with their own format and area of responsibility.
How can I become a member, and how much does it cost?
Write to association@stoneovenhouse.com. The application is considered by the Board of the association, and the annual membership fee is €25 (the card is valid until 31 December). Membership gives access to the association’s events, initiatives, shared dinners and round tables.
Who can become a member?
Anyone from any country who shares the aims of the association. There is no upper age limit; the right to vote at the general assembly begins at 18.
How can I support the association?
By becoming a member, by making a donation, by volunteering or by working with us as a partner.
Contact and data
How can I contact you?
Write to association@stoneovenhouse.com or see the Contacts page.
How do you handle personal data?
See our Privacy Policy.
Questions about booking and staying: stay.stoneovenhouse.com. Questions about daily life and the trip: Stone Oven Book.
