C.R.E.T.A. Rome is an international center for ceramics and the visual arts that organizes artist residencies, relaunching the concept of the ‘Grand Tour’ to rediscover the immense cultural heritage that Rome represents. Co-founded as a non-profit organization by American art historian Lori-Ann Touchette with Italian sculptor Paolo Porelli, its name reflects the bilingual character of the center: “CRETA”, the Italian word for clay, combined with the English spelling of our city, “Rome”.
The interdisciplinary program has hosted more than 200 resident artists from 25 countries and 5 continents since 2013. A selection committee composed of artists, art critics and historians carefully evaluates applicants based on their artistic experience, merit and project proposal. Emerging, mid-career and established artists converge on Rome for periods of 1-3 months.
Interaction with the local and international community is an important aspect of CRETA Rome’s mission. 8-10 exhibitions per year
