Art Retreat In Italy

The September retreat theme is a continuation of the June theme. If in June the sailors looked at the stars to orient themselves by land and sea, in September they would follow the land routes, also descending into the underground cities, where long tunnels took sailors to the sea during the Saracen attacks. These places are keeping the memory of people’s resilience and the green gold of Salento.

It will be a journey into the bowels of the earth, starting from the hypogea and continuing on the surface, where olive trees with the most extravagant shapes act as solitary guardians of an ancient time. This retreat will uncover the connection between Greek myth and culture, between history and legend, between cosmic caves and archetypes in the game of life and possibilities.

BAROQUE BLUE runs from Sep 19 to Oct 3 in Santa Maria al Bagno on the Ionian side, known as the pearl of the south, at an ocean called ‘The Caribbean of Salento’ in Italy. The Marina is on the Adriatic coast with a sandy bay close to many paradise landscapes.

The Program

The curatorial project led by art director Dores Sacquegna will include a final exhibition of the works created during the residency, in the garden of the main villa.

Basic materials and equipment for working on site with painting, collage, drawing, installations, video and more are provided.

The art retreat also includes an immersive two to three day papier-mâché workshop led by Italian teacher Silvia Mangia. You will learn the secrets of this ancient and fascinating paper sculpture technique, typical of the Salento region in Southern Italy.

Our spiritual guide Maria Maddalena Armenise will facilitate Yoga and Sacred Feminine sessions, including the final ceremony.

Primo Piano offers artists moments of relaxation by engaging professionals in the fields of music, theater, dance and performance. Meeting and dialogue with Apulian artists are part of the program.

After completing the two week journey, the artists will be ready to set up and exhibit their works, and will be awarded a Certificate of Recognition. A web page with each artist’s biography and works will be posted on the network page of the Baroque Blue website.

How to apply

For more information please see our PDF. If you have questions don’t hesitate to call Lark at 747-666-5785.