Athens Residency 2027: Visual Art and Curatorial Fellowships at ARCAthens

Organisation: ARCAthens
Location: Athens, Greece
Support: $3,000 USD fellowship prize, $200 USD weekly stipend, round-trip airfare and accommodation
Duration: 4 February – 26 April 2027 (approximately three months)
Fellowships: Visual Art and Curatorial
Application fee: Free
Eligibility: International applicants who do not reside in Greece
Working language: English
Application deadline: 14 November 2026, 11pm Eastern Time (ET)

ARCAthens invites applications for its Athens Residency 2027, offering fully funded Visual Art and Curatorial Fellowships for artists, curators and scholars to live and work in Athens, Greece.

The three-month residency provides an opportunity to engage with Athens’ contemporary art scene through a structured programme of studio visits, institutional encounters, private collection visits and community events.

Rather than focusing exclusively on independent studio work, the residency emphasises research, professional exchange and sustained engagement with the local and international arts community.

About ARCAthens

Founded in 2017, ARCAthens is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting artists, curators and scholars through international exchange and professional development.

Its flagship Athens Residency programme offers participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in the city’s contemporary cultural landscape while developing new perspectives, research interests and professional relationships.

The programme is designed to facilitate meaningful encounters with artists, curators, institutions and collections, connecting fellows with Athens’ artistic community.

About the Athens Residency

The Athens Residency is a structured, research-driven programme built around a series of scheduled engagements with artists, curators, institutions and collections.

Fellows participate in a programme developed by ARCAthens that balances organised professional activities with time for independent exploration.

Residency activities may include:

• Arranged studio visits with artists.
• Visits to private art collections.
• Guided access to cultural institutions.
• Meetings and exchanges with curators and other arts professionals.
• Participation in selected community events.
• Independent research and exploration of Athens’ contemporary art scene.

The programme emphasises engagement and exchange, offering an outward-facing residency experience connected to the local and international art community.

Two fellows participate in the residency at a time, representing the Visual Art and Curatorial Fellowships.

Fellowship Support

The Athens Residency provides:

• Fellowship prize: $3,000 USD.
• Weekly stipend: $200 USD to contribute towards food and local transportation.
• Air travel: Reimbursement for an approved basic economy-class round-trip ticket.
• Accommodation: A private bedroom and bathroom, with access to a shared kitchen.
• Studio access: Visual Art Fellows receive access to a studio space throughout the residency.
• Professional programme: Organised visits, meetings and opportunities for exchange with arts professionals and institutions.

Travel Arrangements

ARCAthens covers the cost of a basic economy-class round-trip ticket.

Fellows are responsible for purchasing their flights after receiving approval of the itinerary and cost from ARCAthens. Reimbursement is issued within five business days.

In exceptional cases of financial hardship, ARCAthens may arrange travel directly.

Additional Expenses

Fellows are responsible for expenses not covered by the programme, including personal expenditure and any costs associated with the production, installation or shipping of their work.

The weekly stipend is intended to contribute towards food and local transportation, but fellows should budget for additional personal expenses.

Accommodation and Facilities

Each fellow is provided with:

• A private bedroom.
• A private bathroom.
• Access to a shared kitchen.

Visual Art Fellows also receive studio space for the duration of the residency.

Participants are expected to maintain the accommodation responsibly, including the considerate use of shared facilities and utilities, and comply with applicable health measures.

Eligibility

ARCAthens welcomes applicants from all countries and nationalities, representing a broad range of creative practices and perspectives.

Applicants must not be residing in Greece.

The programme is open to artists, curators and scholars interested in engaging with Athens’ contemporary art scene through research and professional exchange.

The working language of the residency is English.

Image: Courtesy of ARCAthens.