"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." – Edgar Degas

This Is For You If…

  • You’re craving time to focus on your creative life — without distraction

  • You’re mid-career, newly retired, or seeking new direction

  • You’re passionate, curious, and open to new perspectives

  • You want mentorship and deep engagement, not just instruction

  • You want to create among peers who take the creative life seriously

What You’ll Leave With…

  • Greater clarity and direction in your work

  • Expanded skills and deeper confidence

  • Lifelong friendships and a global creative community

  • A renewed sense of what it means to make art — and why you do it

View through window from Palazzo Davanzati in Florence (not our villa)

We come from all phases of our artistic careers. Some of us have been working professionally in our fields for years, some of us followed paths as students thirty years ago, and some of us have come to creative endeavor later in life.

There is no set level of achievement you need in order to be accepted, though some experience is recommended so you can get the most out of your time here.

If you played the violin in the student orchestra in college, have written bits and pieces of a memoir, dabbled in poetry or taken a few painting workshops, you could fit right in. To make sure you belong here, our application process asks for an aspirational statement, materials supporting your endeavor and acceptance is dependent on a one-on-one interview.

We accept a limited number of participants each week to ensure a personalized, high-impact experience. We’re looking for open, thoughtful individuals who are ready to engage, grow, and contribute to the community spirit of Acenturi.

You may also wish to look at our Code of Conduct on the FAQ page