The staff at Civitella does everything possible to facilitate a perfect working environment for artist residents. The atmosphere of respect for creative endeavor permeates all aspects of the residency; conversations, field trips, lectures and facilities. I will...
Slowly I watched a snake once, swallow a rabbit. Fourth grade, the reptile zoo the rabbit stiff, nose in, bits of litter stuck to its fur, its head clenched in the wide jaws of the snake, the snake sucking it down its long throat. All throat that snake–I...
My five weeks at Civitella have been a wonderful time. The steady rhythm of uninterrupted days in the studio, the quiet and concentrating atmosphere, the beautiful surroundings, the warm companionship, the generosity of food and wine: all these are the ingredients of...
