Overview of Athens Residency
The Athens Residency, a premier program by ARCAthens, started in 2017. As a non-profit organization, ARCAthens offers two fully-funded Fellowships – Visual Art and Curatorial. These fellowships allow artists, curators, and scholars to live and work in Athens, Greece. They immerse in the city’s cultural renaissance, with access to promotional services and networking opportunities. These include studio visits, tours of institutions, and community event participation. For more details and examples of previous programs, click here.
How to Apply for Athens Residency
Application Deadline: Monday, January 8, 2024
Notification of Fellowships: Late January
Residency Duration: March 4, 2024 – April 29, 2024
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all nationalities and backgrounds.
- Applicants must not be residing in Greece.
Fellowship Expectations
- Participate in a seminar at the Athens School of Fine Arts.
- Engage in a public end-of-residency event. For past event examples, click here.
Practical Information
- Duration: 2 months.
- Fellowship Prize: $2,000 USD.
- Air Travel: Basic coach round trip ticket covered.
- Stipend: $150 USD per week for food and local travel.
- Application Process: No fee – Open call.
- Selection Process: By a 3-person independent arts committee.
- Expenses: Fellows cover food, local travel, and work-related costs.
- Visas: Not required for US Nationals. Others must arrange their own.
- Facilities: Private bedroom, shared kitchen, and bathroom. Health measures must be followed.
- Fellow Count: 2 Fellows at a time.
- Working Language: English
