The eighteenth edition of the international art symposium Arte in Situ is taking place from 25 to 28 May 2026 at Casa Rosina in Vodnjan, Croatia. Organized by artist Solidea Guerra and co-organized by the Tourist Board of the Town of Vodnjan, the event brings together artists from Croatia and Austria, including Elisabeth Melkonyan, Boris Kačić, Snježana Pokos-Vujec, Nela Marušić, Dunja De Martini, Vesna Kuharić-Ternovec, Solidea Guerra, and Boris Roce. The symposium concludes on 28 May with a vernissage at 6 p.m., presenting works created during the residency. Founded in 2004 as a ceramics meeting, Arte in Situ has expanded to include painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, and mixed media, hosting over 200 artists over the years.
This event matters because it exemplifies a model of artistic exchange that prioritizes process over product, turning the town into an open studio where artists work collaboratively and engage directly with the public. By connecting the domestic Croatian art scene with international participants, the symposium fosters cross-cultural dialogue and interdisciplinary creativity. Its longevity—now in its 18th edition—demonstrates the sustained value of community-based residencies in enriching local cultural offerings and providing a platform for diverse artistic practices.