Copyright 2008-2012 Palazzo Rinaldi Artists’ Residence
Now accepting Applications for its 5th Season (summer 2012), Palazzo Rinaldi Artists’ Residence has so far opened its doors to over 100 professional Artists, academics & art students representing the most diverse disciplines and coming from as far as South Africa, Iran, Mexico, India and the Philippines.
Join us on the ‘scalone’, the marble step where our Residents are traditionally photographed for our yearbook, for some of the excerpts from our Guest Book:
our Resident Artists
The food, the nurturing, the exhibition, the time to work, the love of art. What more could one ask for. Oh yes! The magical fairy-tale land of Noepoli.’ - A. Clay, CO, USA
‘My deepest gratitude for this sacred place: a sense of it being a spiritual centre for all kinds of magical artistic experiences...wonderful.’ - A. Lillis, Ireland
‘Palazzo Rinaldi is truly a diamond in the beautiful land of Lucania.’ - H. Arnardottir, Iceland
‘To be in contact with the local people and be able to present the show and the workshop was wonderful. I will always take these feelings with me. Thank you very much for making this possible.’ - J. Temin, Mexico
‘I know I’m supposed to be a writer, but I couldn’t possibly do justice in words to how special Palazzo Rinaldi is. It has been an amazing week, you have all been so welcoming. Now I feel ready to finish the novel!’ - C. Finn, Ireland
‘My sojourn at Palazzo Rinaldi has been a seminal experience. I got so much work done and in the midst of beautiful surroundings and a generous and loving family.’ - M. Portolese, Canada
‘Thank you so much for your warm hospitality, generous spirits and giving me the experience of living and working in this special place.’ - N. WistiGrayson, IL, USA
‘Fairy tale towns do exist!’ - D. Romero, Mexico/ Canada
‘I have gained lots of ideas for my work and so appreciate this Residency! Thank you Susanna, Pina and Raffaele for this place, your hospitality and care.’ - S. Steinwachs, IL, USA
‘Thank you for a lovely stay. The landscape was the most inspiring I have ever seen. It was a great experience to be on top of the world! I am delighted that I came here.’ - J. Gruszczyk, Poland
‘It has been a trip good for the soul. I am going home with a fire in my belly!’ - L. MacNaughton, Ireland
‘I had the most amazing time, in the most amazing place, with the most amazing family!’ - V. Khandelwal, India
‘Palazzo Rinaldi is truly a special place. It has given me so many memories and experiences. I hope to return.’- E. D’Agostino, Canada
‘An accueil aussi chaloreux que le soleil!’ - D. De Montebello, France
‘The peace and tranquility calmed our souls and released our creative spirits. Thank you for providing this amazing environment. We leave with our hearts full and our imagination set free. Grazie tanto Palazzo Rinaldi!’ - N. & V. Schifano, NY, USA
‘Words simply cannot say it all! Being here has been my wish come true! Yes, finally I have found a sacred place. Beautiful not only to the eyes, but to the soul, the mind, the spirit. Thank you so much for opening your doors and warm welcoming hearts to us.’ - T.W. Ramasike, South Africa
‘L’incantevole cornice di Palazzo Rinaldi mi ha regalato un tuffo fuori dal tempo...’ - S. Zullo, Italy
‘You are beautiful people in a lovely place. It was wonderful to experience the calm atmosphere and to have such a breathtaking view of the country. What a gift to be able to spend so much time working.’ - T. Lind, WI, USA
‘Your exquisite hospitality and the beauty of this setting will give us a peaceful and happy place to return to in our hearts.’- A. Braillard, Switzerland
More Palazzo Rinaldi Residents’ experiences:
Images to poetry: Francesco’s Alla Casa Della Comare
Noepoli in pictures: Jacqueline
Capturing landscape in Noepoli: Nancy
The Principessa of Irish cabaret finds inspiration at the Palazzo
Justyna’s art glassworks inspired by Noepoli
Amy at Palazzo Rinaldi, the Italian stop on her year-long world journey
Sounds of the forest: La Cosa Preziosa
‘Un vero gioiello, dove si respira il gusto del passato, la passione per l’arte, il piacere di essere circondati da una corolla di monti mentre lo sguardo si perde all’orizzonte, semplicemente, nel silenzio e nel leggerissimo fluire dell’otium’. ‘A real jewel, where one can enjoy a real sense of the past, a passion of art, the pleasure to be enclosed in a corolla of mountains as the gaze ventures out to the horizon: simply, in silence, transported by the featherlight flow of idleness.’ - Review of Palazzo Rinaldi in Basilicata Regione Notizie (n.119-120, 2008)
