Of Sibyls and Source: Performance in the Landscape

WORKSHOP COST:

4.950,0€

Workshop Dates:

June 16 - June 30

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About the Workshop

Of Sibyls and Source: Performance in the Landscape is a two-week exploration of live art in geo-mythic sites in Umbria.

This residency aims to open space for research,inquiry, and connection through myth making and embodied presence in/with/of the land. We will spend 3 days hiking in the Parco Nacional di Sibilline, part of the Apennines named for the Sibyl, or prophetess of antiquity, who is believed to have lived there in a cave at the top of Monte Sibilla. We will experience sites of ritual and esoteric rites related to the myth of the Sibyl mentioned in literary sources as well as living local folk traditions dating back thousands of years.

Our time together will also include day trips to the Nera river with Roman ruins whose source is the Monti Sibillini and entrance into the remarkable Frassasi cave.

Performances may take place at any or all of these locations including the impeccably maintained medieval town of Monte Castello di Vibio, our home base. At the conclusion of the residency we will hold a screening and live performance event in Monte Castello di Vibio.

Our group will include a videographer to help document our work.

Please note this residency includes physical complexities: moderate hiking up to an altitude of 7654 ft (2333 m), cold-water wild swimming and a cave visit. Applicants are responsible for their own physical wellbeing.

Please submit project proposals related to Parco Nacional di Sibilline, Nera river and Frassasi cave for consideration.

Participants will be housed in the remarkably well-preserved Umbrian hill town of Monte Castello di Vibio. Your workshop package is all-inclusive, providing welcome and departure services and airport transfer from the Rome Fiumicino, Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO), aboard our comfortable private bus; single occupancy accommodations with shared bath (a wide range of upgrades with private bath are available); 3 meals* per day, when on campus, Monday-Thursday; Prosecco brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday (when on campus) No meals are served on Friday - our excursion day - unless previously arranged. Your workshop includes the excursions below, however, many additional options are available for an additional fee. Of course, 24/7 access to facilities and 24/7 bilingual support are provided. *Meal service is provided while in Monte Castello only, unless otherwise noted. Meals on excursions and admissions are not included in the cost, unless specifically noted in the itinerary.

Please note: Due to logistical and locational considerations, a brief Project Proposal (of approximately 300 words) is required for this workshop. Please submit this, as well as a current CV and images of work (or link to a website) via email at: icarts.info@gmail.com Responses will be issued within 48 hours.

About the Instructor

Heather Lyon

Heather Lyon is an artist and educator living off the grid in rural Maine, USA. Her work is a visual and movement-based inquiry into the sublime. She uses site-responsive performance, video and installation work to investigate the inter-weaving of relationships through gestures of coded communication and embodiment practices. She is a life long student of transcendental mediation and indigenous mystical traditions. She holds both a BFA and MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Selected exhibitions and performances include deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, Massachusetts; Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockland; SPACE Gallery, Portland; IMRC Center, University of Maine Orono; Cynthia Winings Gallery, Blue Hill; Zaratan, Lisbon, Portugal; “The Picnic Pavilion” Venice, Italy; The State Silk Museum, Tbilisi, Georgia and Lichtenberg Studios in der Museums-Lounge, Berlin, Germany. She has received grants from the Ellis-Beauregard Foundation, The Foundation for Contemporary Arts and the Kindling Fund (Andy Warhol Foundation regranting program distributed by SPACE Gallery).

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Included Amenities

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Airport transfer from and to the Leonardo da Vinci Rome/Fiumicino Airport (FCO) aboard our private bus (on scheduled dates only). Bus departs the airport promptly at 12PM.
Airport welcome service and assistance with baggage
24/7 bi-lingual support with manager on site at all times
All ground transport aboard private buses or our ICA van, unless otherwise specified. Licensed and insured professional driver and ICA guide accompany all excursions. Orientation at each destination is provided as is departure coordination (guide service is available upon request — unless specified — for an additional fee)
Village orientation and complimentary drinks provided on arrival day
Private access to our 5-storey tower at our Palazzo Persiane (on sign-up basis) for spectacular morning and evening views
Access to our art materials shop (during posted hours)
Thorough orientation lecture and maps provided the evening before departure
Return transport to the Rome/Fiumicino Airport (departs 5:30AM) with rest stop
Departure service/airport assistance at airport

Unless otherwise specified, single occupancy accommodation is provided in rooms with a view of the Tiber Valley that includes sink and vanity. Rooms are with shared bath on each level (3 rooms per bath) in our 14th century convent building, The Asilo. Apartments, rooms with private bath and AC, double rooms, group or villa accommodations are available for couples, business associates/ friends, or groups for an additional fee
Linens and towels provided
Weekly housekeeping service with change of towels and linens
Free washing machine access
Good Wi-Fi connection and access to our library and film collection

3 chef-catered, gourmet meals per day (buffet breakfast, 3-course lunch, 4-course dinner) — with wine at lunch and dinner (table wine provided at lunch and dinner. An excellent wine list is offered at additional cost), while in Monte Castello
Group dining service is as follows, with breakfast and lunch served in our dining room, etc, with dinner (weather permitting) served on our private terrace overlooking the Tiber Valley
Lunch and dinner are plated as follows: pasta course, main course, vegetable, fruit/salad, dessert
When requested at registration, vegetarian, vegan, and special dietary options are provided
After dinner drinks on our terrace overlooking the Tiber valley
Dining service is as follows: Breakfast: 8:00 AM; Lunch: 1:00PM; Dinner: 8:00 PM. No meals are served on Fridays (excursion day) unless otherwise specified
On Saturday and Sunday, a full buffet brunch with fresh pastry and Prosecco is served at 11:00 AM
On Saturday, homemade, wood-fired pizza is served at 7:00 PM (except on departure days, when a special farewell dinner is served)
Sunday dinner with antipasti is served at 7:00 PM
Farewell dinner on the evening prior to departure

24/7 access to our primary building and library is provided, including access to workspaces, studios, and ceramics facility
Special access to certain cultural and art collections is available upon request
FOR VISUAL ARTISTS: private, or semi-private secure and monitored studio space is provided (24/7 access)
FOR WRITERS: private workspace is provided (24/7 access)
FOR GROUPS: Group workspace is provided (24/7 access)
FOR CERAMIC ARTISTS: 24/7 access to our ceramics facility
Free access to lectures and events at the Teatro Concordia
An end of the session exhibition with reception that includes hors d'oeuvres and Prosecco in our gallery. Posters are prepared to promote the event with copies provided to all participants

1 excursion per week is included (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary) aboard our private bus. Additional trips can of course be scheduled and given our central location. (Day trips are possible to as far north as Siena or Florence and as far south as Rome.)

Advanced reservations and ticket purchases for groups and individuals
Concierge services provided upon request at an hourly rate
Restaurant reservations (provided under Concierge services)
Car rental
Critique series with visiting visual artists
Artist materials workshops
Drawing and painting sessions from the figure
Cooking classes
Cheesemaking workshop
Pizza-making workshop
Kids cooking classes
Wine appreciation and Sommelier Courses
Wine and olive oil tastings
Vineyard tours
Truffle hunting
Ballroom dance classes
Weekend excursions to flea markets and natural sites
Shopping excursions to cashmere and leather outlets, to Deruta famous for fine painted traditional ceramics, and antique stores
Overnight excursions to the sea and day-trips to Rome beaches
Hot air balloon tours
Hot springs excursions
Lake Trasimeno tours
Umbria abandoned castle and fortress tour
Sustainable farming tour
Babysitting services
Soccer, archery, and horseback riding camps for kids
Motorized mountain bike rentals
Electric car rental
Golf-cart tours of Rome and Florence
Hiking/naturalist guides to national/regional parks - mountain hiking available
Fishing/Hunting Excursions

Payment Options

Payment in full (€500 non-refundable deposit is included. No refunds will be issued within 60 days prior to the start of the workshop. See refund policy for more details).
Non-refundable €500 deposit (Balance due must be paid a minimum of 30 days prior to workshop).
Balance payment (after €500 deposit).

Required Forms

All ICA participants; whether coming independently, with a group or through a college / university, must provide the following completed forms and information to icarts.info@gmail.com at least 2 weeks prior to attending their program.

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Proof of Insurance / Travel Insurance

Itinerary and Passport

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Itinerary

Name: Of Sibyls and Source: Performance in the Landscape
Start: 2024-06-16T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2024-06-30T23:59:59+02:00
Location: International Center For The Arts

Day 1, Sunday June 16th

Arrive Rome/Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO)
Bus Departs FCO at 12:00 PM
Arrival at Monte Castello di Vibio appx.: 2:30 PM
Lunch
Orientation/ Rest/ Tour of village
8:00 - 9:00 Dinner
9:00 Slide show of sites

Day 2: Monday, June 17th

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast
9:30 – 1:00 Independent work and gather materials (hardware store, etc.)
1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
2:00 – 6:30 Independent work and gather materials
6:30 – 8:00 Free time or independent work
8:00 – 9:00 Dinner
9:00 Participants share work

Day 3: Tuesday, June 18th

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast
9:30 – 1:00 Independent work and gather materials
1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
2:00 – 8:00 Studio time or performances in the park or around town
6:30 - 8:00 Pack and prepare for 4-night overnight trip to Monti Sibillini National Park
8:00 - 9:00 Dinner
9:00 – 10:30 Optional time for presentations, films, lectures, etc

Day 4: Wednesday, June 19th

8:00 – 8:45 Breakfast
9:00 Depart for Monti Sibillini National Park
10:30 Stop at Campinelle del Clitunno and Temple of Clitunno
1:00 Lunch at Ristorante Parco Del Clitunno (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076433312252 )
Visit town of Montemonaco: Museo della Sibilla
Arrive at La Fattoria dei Sibillini, Montemonaco ( https://www.fattoriadeisibillini.com)

Day 5: Thursday, June 20th

Breakfast
Hike Monte Sibilla (2,173 m/7,129 ft)
Moderate 4-6 hr round trip hike with stunning views and the entrance to the
Sibyl’s cave at the summit
Performance opportunity during ascent/decent or at the summit
Picnic lunch at summit
Dinner in Montemonaco

Day 6: Friday, June 21st

Breakfast
Hike to Lago di Pilato (Pilate’s Lake) with performance opportunity
Picnic lunch
Dinner in Montemonaco

Day 7: Saturday, June 22nd

Breakfast
Hike through Gola dell’Infernaccio (Gorge of Hell) with performance opportunity
Picnic lunch
Dinner in Montemonaco

Day 8: Sunday, June 23rd

Breakfast
Return to Monte Castello di Vibio
Free time
8:00 - 9:00 Dinner

Day 9: Monday, June 24th

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast
Free time, rest, pack and prepare for day trip to Grotte di Frasassi
1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
Free time or independent work
8:00 – 9:00 Dinner
9:00 – 10:00 Optional time for presentations, films, lectures, etc.

Day 10: Tuesday, June 25th

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast
10:30 Depart for Grotte di Frasassi
Lunch along the way
2:00 Arrive Grotte di Frasassi
2:30 timed entrance to cave and performance opportunity
5:00 Depart for Monte Castello di Vibio
6:30 – 8:00 Free time or independent work
8:00 – 9:00 Dinner
9:00 – 10:00 Optional time for presentations, films, lectures, etc.

Day 11 Wednesday, June 26th

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast
9:30 – 1:00 Independent work, prepare for day trip to Mole di Narni
1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
2:00 Depart for Mole di Narni
3:00 Arrive Mole di Narni, performance opportunity and river swimming
5:30 Depart for Monte Castello di Vibio
6:30 – 8:00 Arrive Monte Castello di Vibio - Free time or independent work
8:00 – 9:00 Dinner
9:00 – 10:00 Optional time for presentations, films, lectures, etc.

Day 12: Thursday, June 27th

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast
9:30 – 1:00 Independent work - edit footage, prepare for screening/performances
1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
2:00 – 6:30 Independent work - edit footage, prepare for screening/performances
6:30 – 8:00 Free time or independent work
8:00 – 9:00 Dinner
9:00 – 10:00 Optional time for presentations, films, lectures, etc.

Day 13: Friday, June 28th

8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast
9:30 – 1:00
1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
6:00 - 8:00 Screening and live performances - Monte Castello di Vibio exhibition hall
Independent Dinner (there is a restaurant and pizza place in town)

Day 14: Saturday, June 29th

All day: Clean up, pack, free or independent work
11:00 AM Brunch
8:00 – 9:00 Farewell Dinner

Day 15: Sunday June 30th (Departure day for two-week programs)

Rome/Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO); Bus Departs Monte Castello at 5:30 AM