The Culture and Creativity Department of the City of Bologna is issuing a call for applications to make 13 municipally-owned properties available for free use by entities operating in the cultural, artistic, and creative sectors.
This initiative is part of a plan of action promoted by the City of Bologna to actively support the city’s cultural system, with a view toward urban regeneration. The properties may be used as artist studios, workshops, and spaces for contemporary creativity, contributing to the revitalization of specific areas of the city by bringing these spaces to life on a daily and ongoing basis.
Eligibility Requirements for Beneficiaries
The following may participate in the call for proposals:
Associations, private social institutions, and other third-sector entities operating in the cultural, artistic, and creative fields.
Businesses and independent professionals operating in the cultural, artistic, and creative fields.
Applicants must be up to date on their social security contributions (DURC) and have no outstanding debts or serious violations with the City of Bologna (Tari, local taxes, etc.).
Evaluation Criteria and Duration
Submitted projects will be evaluated based on the quality of management, their potential to have a positive impact on the local area, and their economic sustainability over a three-year period. Bonus points will be awarded to those who have previously participated in the “Incredibol!” and “Bologna Game Farm” programs. The concession will have a duration of 4 years, with the possibility of renewal for another 4 years. While there will be no concession fee, concessionaires will be responsible for utility costs and routine maintenance.
The list of available properties
The identified locations are situated at strategic points throughout the city, from the historic center to the Piazza dei Colori district:
- Via Azzo gardino 10 (32 mq)
- Via Azzo Gardino 18A (23,86 mq)
- Via Miramonte 10 (15,72 mq)
- Via Miramonte 22 (28,63 mq)
- Via Mirasole 33 (29 mq)
- Via San Carlo 44-44A (30,83 e 24,58 mq)
- Via San Carlo 44/2 (22,59 mq)
- Via Polese 38-40 (62,79 mq)
- Piazza dei Colori 14A (33,79 mq)
- Piazza dei Colori 16A-B (54,77 mq)
- Piazza dei Colori 20B (42,78 mq)
- Piazza dei Colori 23A-B (55,79 mq)
- Piazza dei Colori 24A-B (55,28 mq)
Timeline and Participation Guidelines
Applications must be received by the City of Bologna by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, using the online form provided in the call for applications.
Attendance at a site visit is mandatory to participate.
For more information, please email: immobiliculturacreativita@comune.bologna.it
The call for applications is available on the official website of the City of Bologna, in the “Competitions, Notices, and Calls for Bids” section, at this link:
Concessione di immobili di proprietà comunale a soggetti operanti in ambito culturale – Anno 2026