Biography
The Siena Art Institute is a small non-profit arts organization based in the heart of Siena, Italy, one of the oldest and most beautiful university towns in Italy. We welcome artists from all disciplines who are interested in the intersection of art and civic life, and who wish to explore how the theoretical content of our individual practices can be translated into socially-meaningful projects that produce a deeper understanding of the cultures in which we find ourselves.
We offer both a Residency Program for experienced artists and writers and a unique study abroad experience for Undergraduate or Post-Baccalaureate art & writing students. We also offer Intensive Summer & Winter Courses, our August Studio Program, and Community Programs.
2011 is the inaugural year for the Siena Art Institute. Our program has emerged from our partner program, the Siena School for Liberal Arts, which has led arts & humanities courses in Siena since 2004. We continue to work in close partnership with the Siena School, offering our program participants unparalleled opportunities to become active participants in Siena's dynamic and fascinating culture.
At the Siena Art Institute, you will go beyond merely observing the life of this beautiful city; you will be drawn into dialogue with the environment and community that surrounds you. The Siena Art Institute works to support your artistic endeavors, providing the resources and opportunities you need to make a connection and leave a mark, be it through what you say, write, create or perform. In this way you are not a mere visitor, but a real contributor to the life of the city. In turn, we hope that your time in the complex and engaging region of Siena will provide you with a wealth of resources, inspirations, and a unique perspective from which to reflect upon your ongoing artistic practice.
