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Pizza, pasta & paint: This Italian village will pay a Canadian to travel & create a public art piece

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There’s no place like home, but if you’re looking for an adventure, build a portfolio and cross your fingers! If you have a knack for art and an eye for detail, you could be chosen to spend a magical month in Italy and here’s what you need to know!

Located in southwest Italy, the village of Sambuca Di Sicilia is currently looking for a global citizen to paint, draw or sculpt something magnificent for the area – whether it be displayed in the streets or their museum.

In exchange, the creators will enjoy a complimentary stay, a budget of €50 ($73 CAD) for food every week, €2,000 ($2,956.57 CAD) for their work and an additional €1,200 ($1,774 CAD) for materials, while they learn, explore and enjoy local sights and sounds in the name of expression and tourism!

What’s more, is that if successful, you will be given the opportunity to work in your very own space, will be invited to participate in their cultural events and then will be honoured for their work during a live event at the end of the residency.

Interested? To apply applicants must fill out this form and send it in along with a copy of their identification, a brief biography or breakdown of their artistic career, a portfolio showcasing previous works, and a presentation of the project they intend to develop during their stay.

Don’t hesitate though! You’ll only have until 11:59 GMT on September 11th, 2023 to do so and you won’t want to miss out!

For more information visit their website here and look through their terms and conditions here.

You never know – this could be your big break, so good luck and enjoy! You’re in for quite the experience.