YEAST | Residenze Lievito is a residency programme for visual, performative, choreographic and audiovisual practices with a focus on BODIES,IMAGES and NARRATIVES in MOTION.
Developed by La CAP Re|Hub in partnership with IPERCUBO and supported by the Regional Programme Tuscany FSE+ 2021–2027, the project invites emerging artists and curators to develop research and creative practices while exploring forms of connection with the Valdichiana territory.
8 makers/artists and 2 curators, under the age of 36, will take part in two cycles of six-month residency inspired by the natural process of leavening: a slow, gradual and transformative process, prioritising care over rapid growth.
The program
Structured in two six-month residency cycles, the programme offers an immersive learning environment through seminars, labs, professional development tools, access to La CAP studio, individual support and exchange with experts combining artistic production, management skills and meaningful opportunities for engagement with the territory and the cultural context.​​
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The residencies include:
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Accommodation at la CAP
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Monthly stipend
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Fruitful integration of living and working spaces
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Seminars and training on contemporary art, market positioning, curating practices, artistic research, with professionals from the national and international cultural system.
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Mentoring and studio practice, movement, images, performative, narrative labs with renown artist and makers.
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Curated program of public activities and engagement with the territory
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Public exhibitions and publication to share research outcomes.
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MENTORS for Cycle 1:
Laura Lamonea – Artistic Director, Festival Video Sound Art and ArtVerona
Stefano Raimondi – Artistic Director, MAC – Museo d’Arte Contemporanea di Lissone and The Blank Contemporary Art
Cristina Caprioli – Artist, Golden Lion at Venice Dance Biennale 2024
Carlotta Scioldo – Researcher and Dramaturg
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PUBLIC PRESENTATION: 12–13 DECEMBER 2026
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Cycle I → july 2026 – january 2027
Cycle II → january 2027 – july 2027
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The Open Call for YEAST – cycle 1 is open
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deadline 30.04.27
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The second open call will be launch on August 2026.
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YEAST | Residenze Lievito è stato sviluppato da La CAP in collaborazione con IPERCUBO ed è reso possibile grazie al finanziamento della Regione Toscana attraverso il programma FSE 2021—2027, all’interno del progetto Giovanisì della Regione Toscana per l’autonomia dei giovani.
