Florìda

Florìda is a cultural space located in the old Jewish Ghetto in Genoa's historic center. It is an experimental project that aims to promote social and urban development through the tools of art, co-creation, and international artistic mobility. The goal is to enhance new lifestyles and enjoyment of the territory by counteracting the tendency of its inhabitants to abandon the historic center, with a particular focus on young people. The association hosts artists in residence, organizes exhibitions, and facilitates artistic collaborations to strengthen the local social and creative network, believing that artistic practice is an opportunity for contamination and enrichment for all parties involved. Since 2023, Florìda has hosted ten artists in residence, realized three international exhibitions, three artistic residencies for Academy students, and five 'Small Talks', a free and open dinner formula animated by a dialogue on artistic practices and contemporary cities. The association has also collaborated with several organizations and cultural institutions operating in the historic center of Genoa. They will be rolling out the program as both an invite-only and an open call. If you did not find a residency call that fits you and you want to express interest in our AiR program, the organisers encourage you to express your interest throughout the year if you have a project or are interested in working in our shared studio for a while. The yearly program includes four Artist Residencies. 1 to 4 artists will work together each trimester in the studio space.