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bEam arts

SUMMARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCY

The 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. We host monthly activities and we provide artists with opportunities to connect, engage with one another, and expand their professional networks. 

Location: Thessaloniki, Greece 

Duration: 1-2 months 

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Applications are now open for winter/spring 2027

Apply before: 24 August 2026

Confirmation: by 4 September 2026

DATES

The residency periods for 2026 are as following:​​​

 

The residency periods for 2027 are as following:

  • JAN (5th January - 31st January) 2027

  • FEB (2nd February - 28th February) 2027

  • MAR( 13rd March - 4th April) 2027

  • APR (6th April-9th May) 2027

  • MAY (11th May- 6th June) 2027

  • JUNE (8nd June - 4th July) 2027

  • JULY (6th July - 1st August) 2027

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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.

WHAT THE ARTIST RESIDENCY INCLUDES

An individual studio in a shared space accessing it with your own key

Accommodation (Optional)

Continuous One-to-One Mentorship and Assistance

Final group exhibition at the end of each residency

Visits to museums, galleries and art studios in Thessaloniki

Opportunity to exhibit your work to local ventures

A well equipped communal workshop

Opportunity to propose site-specific projects, presentations, workshops

Critiques

Promotion through social media platforms

Opportunity to sell your work at the group exhibition

This illustrates a typical month of the residency. While each month may vary, it demonstrates the programme’s core structure. Here

"My experience with bEam was both stimulating and deeply human. The team supports artists with care, while allowing great creative freedom and providing a solid, welcoming framework. It’s an environment that fosters research, encounters, and boldness, offering an ideal setting to experiment and gain experience during an international residency.”


— Maxime Déria

COST

With accommodation: The cost for each month of residency is €1850. Duo artists are €250 extra (with a history of working in partnership).

More details about accommodation here.

 

Without accommodation: The cost for each month of residency is €1000. Duo artists are €150 extra (with a history of working in partnership).

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Accommodation is optional and will be able to choose in application form. 

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bEam arts is an independent, self-funded organisation and does not currently receive external financial support. For this reason, we encourage applicants to seek funding from national arts councils, cultural foundations, universities, or other grant bodies in their home country. You may find useful our artist funding tool 

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We are happy to provide any necessary documentation to support your application, including official letters of invitation or acceptance, confirmation of fees, and programme details. If you need tailored wording for a funding application, we can assist upon request.

SELECTION CRITERIA

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, interest in being part of a community 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.

 

Selected artists will be asked to pay a deposit to secure their place in the residency. The standard deposit is 50% of the total residence fee. 

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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 or check our FAQ

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