Beginning in April 2013, Art Monastery Italia will embark on a new collaboration with the Accademia del Rinascimento Mediterraneo (Academy of the Mediterranean Renaissance).

For three months, the Artmonks will be hosted for a creative research and development phase in the region of Puglia (rhymes with Julia), the very heel of the Italian boot. Based near the town of Lecce, AM Italia will present five events, meet the local community, and explore future opportunities.