Short chronicle
Our organization is based above Greve in Chianti in the heart of Tuscany; situated near SR 222 midway between two great cities of the Renaissance: Florence & Siena. From the town of Greve in Chianti, we are on the road winding through the hills that connects the Greve Valley from the Pesa Valley. 2,7 km from Greve the parish of San Cresci which in the past was of noteworthy importance. The Pieve di San Cresci is the oldest in the Chianti region, and is found in ecclesiastical documents as far back as the year 948. The Pieve is a part of an architectural complex composed of the Church, the Chapel of SS. Sacramento and the parish house. The cellars of the Pieve are part of the parish house with their entry directly on to the communal road. They have been recently restored, following the rigid requirements of the Ministero per I Beni Culturali ed Architettonici and are blessed with a beautiful view of Tuscan hills and the medieval village of Montefioralle . The multiroomed cantine retain objects typical of country tradition and exude the charm of a place imbued with more than 1000 years of history .
Our living and working situation in Central Italy is ideal for an artist ; it offers beautiful views , quiet and privacy and of course , Italy’s rich cultural heritage .
During your stay you will have the opportunity to go on several outings and visits to the surroundings, which abound in places of special naturalistic and historical significance (Gaville, Museum of Farming art; Tavarnelle, Badia a Passignano, etc.).

Short description of programme
Artist residency consist of sojourning from 7 to 90 days . This period covers a program based on the personal project proposal presented by the artist and includes the attendance to the workshops in several disciplines ( when scheduled).
Fellow artists are expected to pursue work independently , taking full advantage of the rich cultural backdrop offered by the ancient place and its surroundings .
Artists work full-time in their studios, and take weekly trips to study and draw from the great art of Italy. Students and residents live and work in Greve in Chianti , a hill town in Tuscany, one of Italy's most beautiful regions.
The centre, open to artists, writers, poets, actors and to other art and culture professionals from around the world, and having no racial, age or any other kind of discrimination, offers the opportunity to work alone, or together with other creative people from other countries, developing and interchanging concise ideas on contemporary art and culture.

Discipline(s) and media
• Visual arts
• Sculpture
• Literature

Conditions
Duration of residencies
You may stay from one week to 3 months , all year round, with a possible time extention subject to availability.

Grants
none
Allowance granted to artists
None at this time
Expenses paid by artists
The Residency fee cover housing in the historical complex of Pieve di San Cresci for the duration of the program including studio space, shared room, and , if requested , ground transportation from and to Firenze airport on the first and last day of each session.
Fellows artists are responsible for material costs.
Pricelist :
1 week € 400 , each next week € 300

Applications: who/how
Applications are open to artists of all proficiencies-beginners to more advanced artists.
Candidates should submit:
a) the completed application form (may be downloaded from website ) ,
b) an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with personal details
c) an example of recent work (photographs, catalogues, publications, articles, CD etc.; For the writers : short writing sample)
d) an explanation or outline of the project to be undertaken during the residence
e) the desired dates for your stay
Mail application package to:
La Macina di San Cresci
Pieve di San Cresci 1
50022 Greve in Chianti (FI) Italy

Selection procedure
Applicants are invited based upon resume, compatibility and stated artistic intentions.
Admissions Timetable - There are no application deadlines. Decision dates are on the 15th of every month, and responses will go out within 15 days. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. We may hold your application for review on the next decision date. Please keep in mind that the program is small and space is limited. We recommend that you apply early.

Presentation of artists' work
The artists with a special interesting project have a public event that offer a venue to test their ideas in a dialog with other artists, curators, and the general public.
Help will be given from La Macina di San Cresci staff to organise a local exhibition.

Description of studios

Number of studios
2
Type and size of studios
- Ample 45 m2 workshop- room, suitable for pottery, painting and sculpture. Access directly from the square
- Historic cellars (220 m2) divided into different areas and equipped with: meeting table, video projector, projection screen, computer, amplification system, wireless internet access. There is also space in use for different communal activities: reading, computer work, listening to music o movies.

Accomodation
Apartment “Artist’s house” 120 m² , is situated on the first floor.
It has :
2 bedrooms with 3 beds,
2 bathrooms (one with shower and one with bath), a well-equipped kitchen and a living room area with fireplace are in common.
Cooking is done individually or shared by the group as desired.Setting the table and washing up after the prepared meal is divided between the guests .
Wireless internet access is available.
Linen and towels are provided. Laundry (washing machines available).
Final housecleaning service is provided.
2 Mountainbike are available ,
In the town is possible to rent scooters or cars.

Some rules and regulations must be observed in order to ensure a pleasant and efficient working atmosphere. So, we request residents to maintain both the studios and the accomodation area clean and tidy as well as to respect all equipment in the Centre.
The centre is far 2,7 km ( about 20 minutes walk ) from a small town of some 10.000 people (30.000 in summer time) where one can find almost everything .
Insurance coverage
We strongly recommend that you take steps to adequately cover yourself against illness, accident, etc. before leaving your home town. The centre will not be responsible, at any time or under any circumstances, for medical fees in case of illness, accident, etc.
Provision of materials
Artists can, of course, bring their own working materials. Other materials can be found in some towns in the area or , on your request, we can provide useful materials at cost price.
Category of comfort
Simple but charming . Facilities are very basic and are not suitable for people with special needs. The house is located in a very silent and peaceful area.
Cooking is done individually. Meals are also taken at local restaurant.

Special workshops
La Macina di San Cresci hosts workshop programmes throughout the year: photography , painting, egg-tempera , fresco, plaster casting, art glass.
Please see our website at http://www.chianticom.com for a complete list of workshops.

How to reach the centre
We are in Greve in Chianti , near Florence, Tuscany – Italy
It is suggested, when possible, to come by car, also to explore the surrounding area.

BY TRAIN
The closest station is Firenze Santa Maria Novella . Behind the railway station, there is the bus station, for bus schedule please consult www.acvbus.it . Let know your arrival in Greve in Chianti and we can arrange a free pick up service.

BY CAR
From Nord, highway A1 direction Rome or from Sud , highway A1 direction Bologna , the exit is Firenze Certosa , then take the road direction Greve in Chianti . Arriving at the ESSO petrol station in Greve in Chianti veer right ( following the brown sign for PIEVE DI SAN CRESCI) . At the small bridge turn right across the bridge and then immediately left up a steep hill. Proceed uphill ( via di Zano) and remain on the road which soon become unproved . You will pass the villa di ZANO on your right, continue for another approximately 800 m. and you will see the
PIEVE DI SAN CRESCI.

If you have a navigator fill in the following information: Greve in Chianti, Località San Cresci 1

AIRPLANE
The closest airport is the one of Florence . Let know your arrival and we can arrange a free pick up service.
We are about 90 minutes away from the airport.
You can also rent a car to come in Greve in Chianti .

Other activities
Exhibitions, events etc. (recent)
Each year, La Macina di San Cresci and the local community look forward to openings in our gallery with exhibitions of works.
Since 2001 La Macina di San Cresci has organized different annual events, see the website for complete informations.
The centre has also offered a programme of music and movies.

Publications
Catalogues:
- SCATTIDIVINI, 2006 photography
- OLEOVAGANDO, 2007 photography