Textile Residencies in Greece

FaveLAB

Zaimi, Greece

The FaveLAB residency and workshop programs aim at stimulating the dialogue between guest artists and the local community.FaveLAb provides living and working space, access to local art networks and institutions, expertise and resources allowing the artists to work on their concepts, reasearch and study new techniques while living in Athens.FaveLAB ensures the communication and presentation of the work developed during the residency program. Shows and presentations take place in changing location

Gaia Artist Residency

Vounaria, Greece

Name of Residency: Gaia Artist ResidencyThe residency aims to provide a safe, tranquil and inspiring place for artists to develop their practice and  contribute to the revitalisation of the area through cultural exchange. Specific programmes may be offered as the opportunity and funding  arises but the main focus of the residency is to provide a place for individual artists to work on thier own practice. To this end we work closely with the individual artists to identify their specific needs.Thr

Name of Residency: ‘Living in the Garden’For a creative artist, the inspirational value of an actively focused retreat in a remote and beautiful location cannot be underestimated.Surrounded by open hillsides with long sea views, no streetlights, close neighbors or noisy traffic, the primary aim of our residency is to provide an ideal environment for those artists who wish for a distraction free space in a remote and natural environment, where they can comfortably relax into a focused state of mi

Mudhouse Residency

Agios Ioannis, Greece

The Mudhouse Residency, situated in the serene village of Agios Ioannis on Crete, Greece, is a haven for artists seeking inspiration from the stunning natural environment, solitude for creative growth, an artistic community for enriching professional practices, and a deep cultural immersion in a region with a rich historical background. Founded in 2015, the Mudhouse is now in its eighth year and offers three two-week sessions each summer to a diverse, multicultural, and multi-generational group of international contemporary artists. The residency welcomes artists from various disciplines, including visual arts, writing, music, and performance, fostering dialogues across traditional boundaries. Participants are invited to share their work with fellow residents through presentations and to partake in a closing exhibition that integrates the local historical and natural scenery. The Mudhouse is distinct for its commitment to affordability and diversity, achieved through the support of individual donors and foundations, which allows the provision of both full and partial fellowships determined by a competitive, juried process based on merit and financial need. The residency fee covers accommodations, as well as lunch and dinner served daily, with artists encouraged to explore Crete's rich landscape and historical sites.

The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts

Greece

Name of Residency: Create art on the beautiful island of Skopelos.The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts offers three-week residencies in ceramics, mixed media, painting and printmaking, from April to October.Each person that visits the Foundation is extremely important to us and we make sure to give everyone individual attention. Our commitment is that you not only fulfill your artistic goals but also have a taste of island living.Residency Programme since: 2001Description of Organisation: The Sk