Canteiro is an international residency program that convenes artists and writers in Italy for focused periods of creative work. The fall-winter 2026 retreats continue this mission, providing a supportive infrastructure for practitioners across photography, painting, film, dance, and visual art to develop new projects or deepen existing inquiries. The program is designed to foster dialogue and experimentation without the pressures of daily distractions. The residency model at Canteiro emphasizes process over product, allowing residents to engage with their work in a setting that encourages reflection and cross-pollination. While specific amenities and resources vary, the core offering is time, space, and a community of peers. The Italian context—with its layered history and material culture—serves as both backdrop and provocation for the work created. Canteiro's curatorial vision is rooted in the belief that meaningful artistic development often occurs away from familiar networks and routines. By bringing together practitioners from different disciplines and career stages, the retreats aim to catalyze unexpected connections and sustain long-term creative growth. The program does not prescribe outcomes; instead, it trusts artists to chart their own paths within a supportive framework.