Artist Residencies in Athens

ARC Athens

Athens, Greece

ARCAthens, established in 2017 as a not-for-profit organization in Athens, Greece, offers a flagship program known as the Athens Residency. This program provides two fully-funded fellowship opportunities, one each for visual artists and curators. These fellowships enable participants to live and work in Athens, immersing themselves in the city's ongoing cultural renaissance. The program is renowned for its comprehensive approach, including promotional services and robust networking opportunities like studio visits, private collection tours, and bespoke tours of local institutions. Additionally, fellows participate in various community events, enhancing their immersion and response to the vibrant local culture. The residency aims to enrich the professional and creative lives of its participants, offering a platform for deep engagement with Athens' artistic scene. ARCAthens values diversity, welcoming international applicants and focusing on fostering a broad range of creative thought and practice. The residency, free from extensive obligations, does require fellows to participate in a bespoke seminar and a public end-of-residency event. Practical aspects of the fellowship include a two-month duration, a $2,000 USD prize, air travel, a weekly stipend, and accommodation with shared facilities. The selection process involves an independent committee.

Art Number 23

Athens, Greece

Art Number 23, founded in London in 2015, is a collective of international artists that operates in multiple cities across the world. The Historical Center Residency in Athens offers artists a unique opportunity to create in a vibrant and culturally rich environment. The residency includes accommodation with stunning views of the Acropolis, within walking distance of major historical sites such as the Parthenon and Herodium Theater. Artists from all disciplines are welcome, and the residency emphasizes a connection to the history of Athens, with artworks produced during the residency being showcased in the gallery. The program fosters collaboration, cultural exploration, and self-directed creative development. Fees for the residency are all-inclusive, covering accommodation and workspace, with flexible dates for participation.

Onassis AiR

Athens, Greece

Onassis AiR, established in Athens, Greece, in 2019 by the Onassis Foundation, is a pioneering Artistic Research, Residency & Fellowship Program designed to support arts professionals from various disciplines. It offers a unique environment for artists to explore their practices deeply without the pressure of producing a final work. Emphasizing artistic research and process, Onassis AiR has grown into a vibrant hub for cross-disciplinary exchange, operating as a mycelium-like network within the Onassis ecosystem and beyond. The program encourages artistic experimentation, speculative practices, and non-linear storytelling, fostering a community of peer-to-peer interconnection and knowledge sharing. Onassis AiR's mission is to serve as a catalyst for artistic exploration, offering a platform for co-creation and opening its doors to a diverse community of artists through international networks and collaborations. The residency provides various professional development opportunities, including mentoring, workshops, and engagement with the local art scene. It supports a wide range of disciplines, offering individual and collective resources to facilitate artistic growth and experimentation. Onassis AiR is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative working environment, further enriching the artistic community and fostering meaningful dialogues and exchanges.