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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

WHAT THE RESIDENCY INCLUDES

The residency program is build to support a vibrant studio practise. We host monthly activities and we provide artists with opportunities to connect, engage with one another, and expand their professional networks. Some of the activities include:

  • An indivudual studio in a shared space accessing it with your own key.

  • Portfolio presentations.

  • Regular follow up of the project with 1 to 1.

  • Technical and curatorial assistance.

  • Final group exhibition at the end of each residency. 

  • Visits to museums, galleries and art studios in Thessaloniki. 

  • A well equipt communal workshop.

  • Opportunity to propose site-specific projects, presentations, workshops and other projects.

DATES

The residency periods for 2025 are as following:​

  • MARCH (5th March - 2nd April) >FULL

  • APRIL (7th April - 30th April) > FULL

  • MAY (5th May - 1st June) >FULL

  • JUNE (2nd June - 29th June) >FULL

  • JULY (7th July - 3rd August) >FULL

  • SEPT (10th September - 1st October) >FULL 

  • OCT (6th October - 2nd November) >OPEN

 

Residencies are for an agreed period between 1 month and/or 2 months and will begin and end in the dates stated. Artists staying for longer than 1 month can remain in the studios in between residency periods.

SELECTION CRITIRIA

We welcome applications from artists working in any medium who are committed to their practice and open to exchange. Selection is based on the clarity of your proposal, the quality of your work, and your willingness to engage with the residency as a focused and generous time for exploration. We value thoughtful approaches, curiosity, instrest in being part of a comminity of artists and a sense of commitment — whether you’re developing new ideas, continuing a body of work, or seeking time to reflect within a shared creative environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Application is done via an Open Call.

 

This is what you will need to apply and begin your preparations.

  • Include name, email, address, phone number, website or instagram account. 

  • Preferred dates

  • Artist’s statement (max. 250 words)
    Describe your practice/research and areas of interest

  • Project proposal (max. 250 words)
    Outline your residency project, motivation & expectations

  • CV & Portfolio (5 -10 images)
    include dimensions, technique, title and date

AFTER YOU APPLY

Artists will be informed within a week after the dealine ends about the success of the application.

 

If successful, selected artists will be asked to pay a 50% deposit in order to secure a place in the residency programme.

 

We encourage artists to apply for individual funding to cover the residency costs. Make sure to inform us as soon as possible when applying for funding.  We help all successful applicants with letters of acceptance.

 

Residencies are for an agreed period between 1 and 2 months and will begin and end in the dates stated above, so artists should look for flights as close to these dates as possible. Artists staying for longer than 1 month can remain in the studios in between residency periods.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

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