A Letter from the DIRECTOR

September 14th, 2026

Dear Friends,

Today, we welcome the last cohort of Fellows of 2026, a reminder that autumn is upon us. We can’t wait to learn more about Group 4 and their work at the brief presentations on Monday, September 21st. 

Read our latest newletter for a glimpse of the inspiring happenings during the residency session of the wonderful Fellows just departed. As I mark my second anniversary with Civitella, I’m more appreciative than ever of the great gift that this experience represents for an artist—and the tremendous care and trust underpinning it all. As one artist wrote in the guest book, “the way this place holds an artist, so that the artist might hold nothing back. That is its true architecture.”

We hope to see you in the months ahead at one of our gatherings or at an event showcasing the work of Civitellians—there are many!

Un caro saluto from all of us at Civitella,

Heather Ewing

Executive Director