Top Artist Residencies in Greece
Greece is not only a beautiful destination to soak up some sun but also a fruitful place to get inspired and deepen your artistic practice. Between its bustling cities and quaint villages, Greece is overflowing with history and culture.
Are you thinking a residency in Greece might be the right move for you? Start with our list of the top 5 residencies to get you oriented and on the right track.
Onassis Foundation | Artist-in-Residence
Process, research, and experimentation are at the core of this residency program, which welcomes artists from a wide range of fields. Onassis AiR offers participants the opportunity to explore future production, co-production, or presentation possibilities and receive support for the international trajectory of their work.
Location: Athens, Greece
Rewards: Artist fee of €3,500, production budget, travel, accommodation, studio, and more.
Photo: Margarita Yoko Nikitaki
ARC Athens | Athens Residency
ARCAthens is a not-for-profit organization offering two Athens Residency Fellowships (Visual Art and Curatorial). These fully-funded opportunities enable artists, curators, and scholars to live/work in Athens, Greece, and be immersed in — and consequently respond to—the ongoing cultural renaissance taking place here.
Location: Athens, Greece
Rewards: 3,000 USD fellowship prize, travel, weekly stipend, accommodation, and more
Photo: ARC Athens
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Argo | Self-directed & Themed Residencies
Argo residencies provide time and space to develop your practice in a social, supportive, and stimulating environment. They are open to artists, writers, performers, musicians, scholars, and any other creatives.
Location: Athens, Greece
Fee: €455 per week for a private bedroom, and €350 per week for a shared room
What’s included: Accommodation, studio, tools, and more
Photo: Argo
Eutopia Art Residency | Artist Residencies in Greece
Eutopia Art Residency offers a unique opportunity for artists to immerse themselves in Greece's rich cultural and natural landscapes. They present several thematic residencies across Greece, from the tranquility of Meteora's monastic landscapes to the vibrant urban setting of Kavala. These residencies are open to artists from various disciplines.
Location: Various locations across Greece
Fee: Varies depending on the program location and length.
Photo: Eutopia Art Residency
bEam arts | International Artist Residency
This international residency program is build to support a vibrant studio practise for up to 5 artists from different disciplines to stay from 1 or 2 months. They host monthly activities and provide artists with opportunities to engage with one another and expand their professional networks.
Location: Thessaloniki, Greece
Fee: €1850 per month with accommodation and €1000 without
What’s included: Group exhibition, mentorship, and more
Photo: bEam arts
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