Dana Matthews is a painter and photographer from New York, who was in residence at Il Palmerino in the spring of 2026. Born in Alabama, Dana has a special connection to the land and environment which she brings into her work. As the first artist in her family Dana explored painting and photography on her own to discover her passion. With a BFA and MFA in photography she creates visuals that transcend one medium and incorporates painting into her photography. Attracted to mul

In March and April 2026, Il Palmerino was delighted to host the artist Pamela Tucker, a still- life painter, who came to the estate recommended by her gallery in New York City. Art has always played an important role in Pamela’s life. She graduated from college in Art History, worked for years as a Graphic Designer, and most recently has dedicated herself to painting. She has participated in several residencies both in the United States and Europe and says that each residency

In spring 2026, Il Palmerino hosted Sofya Karmazina, an Australian creator currently based in Spain, for a three-week residency. An illustrator as well as a graphic and book designer, she creates picture books for children that are published internationally and translated into different languages. Her work has been recognised by several Australian awards, including the CBCA Book of the Year Awards 2025. The illustrator decided to come to Il Palmerino to gather inspiration for

One of our September artist residents, Barbara came to Palmerino with the goal of capturing the beauty of the Tuscan landscape. Which she...

At Il Palmerino, Canadian artist Kim Ren is not seen as an engineer or a lawyer –but as a designer. Her time in Florence allowed her to...

Australian artist Angelica Rowe came to Italy, specifically the Palmerino for a change of pace. After working in the fast past ad agency...

In July 2025, British visual artist and filmmaker Jerusha West spent 6 weeks in residence at Palmerino. For Jerusha, it was a moment of...

2014 / 2025 Sharon Smith first came to Il Palmerino over a decade ago. Recently, she returned to the property as part of her travels...

Becky Striegler Becky Striegler is a Canadian artist from the Yukon who spent the spring of 2025 in residence at Il Palmerino. After...

Joline Kwakkenbos is a Dutch painter and writer who spent a month at Il Palmerino, between March and April. She occupied the lovely blue...

Hong Kong - London Nicholas Tang is an English independent painter and art historian, with his family roots from Hong Kong and Shanghai....

with a workshop and demonstration taking place throughout the day, Poiret will bring her studio (La Guardaroba Firenze) to Il Palmerino,...

ARMENIA February 2024 Farewell to Lucia Kagramanyan, one of the artists in residence here at Il Palmerino this month. Lucia currently...

The exhibition “Federigo Angeli, the Florentine Renaissance in the 20th century,” will be started Friday October 7th. It will be hosted...

New York April 2023 In the words of Georgia O’Keeffe “I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other...

SALEM – USA 2012 / 2014 / 2017 Charlie, a figurative painter working in Salem, Massachusetts with his wife Christine, has come to Il...

Newport United States, Gangi Italia since 2007 Susan's visits are now season-long and have been repeated since the beginning of our...

Boston USA 2007 / 2009 / 2011/ 2015 James Hull and Donna Veverka arrived at the Palmerino for a first stay in 2007. Welcomed on arrival...

Usa, New York 2008 / 2010 / 2012 Nicole, a New Yorker with a Tuscan heart and a Jewish soul, holds, with her art deeply reflecting her...

USA, New York 2008 / 2009 In August 2008, thanks to photographer Federico Busonero, we organised an international photography workshop...