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Artist Residencies in Cyprus with Housing

6 residencies

6 artist residencies in Cyprus include housing. Accommodation is provided so you can immerse yourself in the local art scene.

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Amfidromo Chorotheatro non profit organization

Neas Engomis 8, Cyprus

Name of Residency: Sharing StoriesAmfidromo Chorotheatro is inviting independent artists to work and create new work during their stay which lasts from 1 to maximum 2 weeks depending on the period and the availability.We do not pay any fee to the artist but we ask from them to give some 2 to 4 one hour workshop during their stay so we can cover every day expenses. We also organize open lectures and meetings with the artists invited mostly from the performing arts field but artists from other art

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Cyprus Artist Residency

Limassol, Cyprus

The Cyprus Artist Residency, hosted by the Cyprus Academy of Art (CAA) in central Limassol, offers artists 4 to 12 weeks of individual workspace, accommodation, and access to facilities like photo/video studios, darkrooms, and digital printing to facilitate idea exchange with the local art scene. Residents dedicate one day per week to interacting with CAA students through tutorials or seminars and conclude with an exhibition. It emphasizes contemporary art practices in a cosmopolitan city rich in cultural heritage.

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Kimonos Art Center

Paphos, Cyprus

Kimonos Art Center, located in Paphos, Cyprus, is an independent art center that brings together various artistic disciplines and promotes creativity through workshops, classes, and residencies. The “Episkeptes” residency program offers artists from around the world the opportunity to engage with the local creative community while developing their projects in the center’s well-equipped studios. The program is designed to foster interaction and collaboration between international artists and local creatives. Each artist selected for the residency receives accommodation, access to studio space, technical assistance, and financial support for travel and materials. The residency culminates in a presentation of the artists’ work in a local art space, curated by the center in collaboration with the participants. The program emphasizes artistic quality and is open to visual artists working in various disciplines such as sculpture, painting, photography, installation, and multimedia.

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MeMe Art Res

Ellados 91A, Cyprus

Name of Residency: MeMe Art ResAiming to minimise the gap between the public and the local artistic community, MeMeraki’s main Residency Program hosts local and international artists, providing for three 2-3 month Residency Periods in the course of a running year. Its schedule consists of various events namely: Meet the Artist Dinner, Open Studios, Critiques, Lecture Series, Studio Visits, Discussion Panels and various Group Shows.Artists apply mainly through open calls, or by special invitation

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The Pharos Trust

Nicosia, Cyprus

The Pharos Arts Foundation (also referred to as The Pharos Trust) is a non-profit cultural foundation in Nicosia, Cyprus, offering a residency program for artists, musicians, scholars, and composers to create new works, deliver lectures, workshops, and masterclasses. It supports both established and emerging creators from Cyprus and abroad in inspiring surroundings, fostering artistic exchange at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The program is part of broader initiatives including festivals, exhibitions, and the planned Pharos Centre for Art, Culture and Dialogue with accommodation for residents.

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Theatre in Palm

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Theatre in Palm Residencies offers a unique opportunity for emerging theatre artists to develop professionally and expand their networks across Europe. Hosted in 12 partner countries, these two-week residencies focus on collaboration, inspiration, and the creation of shareable works. Each residency will produce a co-production in various forms, emphasizing themes like social impact, equality, and environmental sustainability. Participants will receive travel, accommodation, and compensation. The program aims to foster cross-cultural exchanges and enhance the visibility of emerging artists in the European theatre scene.

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Frequently asked questions

Do artist residencies in Cyprus provide housing?

Many residencies in Cyprus include accommodation as part of the program. Options range from private apartments to shared artist housing. Check each listing for details.

What kind of housing do residencies in Cyprus offer?

Housing varies by program — from private studios with living space to shared artist houses. Some are in city centers while others are in rural settings.

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