Artist Residencies in Greece with Housing

Ano Asites Artists Residency

Heraklion, Greece

The Ano Asites Artists Residency is a rural artist-run program in a mountain village near Heraklion, Crete, Greece, started in as the sister residency to the Lakkos Artists Residency to revitalize a depopulating traditional village through artistic community building. It offers a flexible, informal stay in a mountain hut with living and working space, open to all creatives, encouraging murals and community projects while providing isolation and inspiration from stunning views. Artists can collaborate with locals or connect to the urban Lakkos program, half an hour away, with no set outcomes as the residency continues to grow.

Argo Studios multidisciplinary artist and writer's

Athens, Greece

Argo Studios is a multidisciplinary art residency program in Athens, Greece, offering dedicated workspaces, neo-classical apartments, and connections to the local art scene for artists, writers, performers, scholars, and creatives.

Art Futures

Athens, Netherlands

The Art Futures Fellowship is a prestigious program located in Athens, Greece, with an additional residency in Zutphen, the Netherlands. The fellowship aims to foster inclusive, socially engaged artistic practices. The program offers two-month residencies in fully equipped studio-apartments in both locations. It is open to artists from all disciplines, providing an immersive experience to create and showcase their work. Selected artists will have opportunities to engage with local contexts and participate in exhibitions, workshops, and symposia. Art Futures prioritizes sustainability and collaboration, facilitated by Research Fellow Georgios Papadopoulos in Athens and Artistic Director Marlise van der Jagt in Zutphen.

Art Number 23

Athens, Greece

Art Number 23, founded in London in 2015, is a collective of international artists that operates in multiple cities across the world. The Historical Center Residency in Athens offers artists a unique opportunity to create in a vibrant and culturally rich environment. The residency includes accommodation with stunning views of the Acropolis, within walking distance of major historical sites such as the Parthenon and Herodium Theater. Artists from all disciplines are welcome, and the residency emphasizes a connection to the history of Athens, with artworks produced during the residency being showcased in the gallery. The program fosters collaboration, cultural exploration, and self-directed creative development. Fees for the residency are all-inclusive, covering accommodation and workspace, with flexible dates for participation.

Name of Residency: arthotelpanoramaArtist-in-residence program with the theme Histoires.painting,drawing,photography,acting,perform. Artist-in-residency From September 14 till September 28, 2019 Art-hotel Panorama in Pyrgadikia will organize an artist-in-residence program in its premises with the theme Histoires. Disciplines: painting, drawing, photography, acting, performance.Languages: Greek, English, German.Pyrgadikia is a small fishing village in Halkidiki, the distance to Thessaloniki is ab

Cycladic Arts is an artist-run residency program in a renovated traditional Cycladic house in Alyki, a seaside village on Paros, Greece, fostering dialogue and exchange among creatives from diverse backgrounds through living and working in a unique cultural setting. It provides opportunities for visual artists, theorists, curators, writers, and others to reflect, research, produce work, receive studio visits, and exhibit at the end of their stay. The program emphasizes international collaborations and artistic experimentation inspired by the island's heritage.

Descoverartists

Thessaloniki, Greece

Descoverartists offers interdisciplinary art retreats designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and cultural immersion for artists from various disciplines. These retreats encourage participants to experiment with new mediums, share their creative processes, and work together in a supportive and inspiring environment. Hosted in locations such as Thessaloniki and Hydra in Greece, the retreats provide a platform for artists to live and work alongside one another, exchanging ideas and gaining inspiration from both the local culture and the collective experience. Each retreat includes workshops and lectures from experienced professionals, team activities, and opportunities to engage with the local community through art and sustainability projects. Artists are provided with accommodation and access to both indoor and outdoor spaces conducive to creativity, while the retreat experience also includes excursions and recreational activities aimed at promoting balance and well-being.

EIGHT, critical institute for arts and politics

Athens, Greece

EIGHT is a cultural space in central Athens that hosts an artist residency program open to artists, theorists, and researchers across artistic, curatorial, and critical practices, particularly encouraging research-based work engaging with socially/politically engaged practices, alternative ecologies, and urban interventions. The program provides time and space for developing, testing, and presenting work through an initial work-sharing presentation, meetings with the collective, and a final public presentation, with opportunities for collaboration on hybrid events across art, politics, and theory. Located near Exarcheia and Omonoia square, it supports urban research and social action in response to Greece's socio-political landscape.

Eutopia

Meteora, Greece

Eutopia Art Residency offers a unique opportunity for artists to immerse themselves in Greece's rich cultural and natural landscapes. Established in 2023, this residency has quickly become a hub for creative minds seeking inspiration, collaboration, and exploration. Eutopia Art Residency curates several thematic residencies across Greece, each designed to offer artists a different aspect of Greek life, from the tranquility of Meteora's monastic landscapes to the vibrant urban setting of Kavala. These residencies are open to artists from various disciplines, including visual arts, music, literature, and performance, providing a diverse and inclusive environment. With an emphasis on communal living and interaction with local communities, Eutopia Art Residency encourages artists to engage with Greece's cultural heritage, local artists, and Mediterranean cuisine. The program includes workshops, group exhibitions, and cultural excursions, enriching the residency experience. Artists are provided with accommodation, workspace, and logistical support to foster creativity and productivity. Despite its relative novelty, Eutopia Art Residency has successfully organized cultural events and residencies, facilitating a creative exchange that resonates with artists globally.

Name of Residency: EVENT HORIZON CRETEOPEN CALL – 27 ROLLING ADMISSIONS, NO DEADLINEEvent Horizon is a Crete based retreat for production and experimentation. Studio space is available following an application which is evaluated by the Event Horizon selection panel. Artists are assessed through reference to six criteria. Interviews will be held on Skype (or other apps) with video.The residency is a private retreat within the Greek speaking local community and residents do not usually overla

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

Gaia Ceramics

KAPSALI 14, Greece

Name of Residency: Ceramics Workshop HolidaysThe Gaia Ceramic Workshop spans seven days of focused engagement, with twenty five hours activity designed for beginners, ceramic enthusiasts, and aspiring artists keen to develop their skills. The workshop includes cultural excursions, exploration of the city’s historic sites, and culminates in a group exhibition—perfect for discovering, creating, and expressing yourself through ceramics.Residency Programme since: 2018Description of Organisation: Gai

Hermitage Sykaminea

Lehrter Straße 43, Greece

Hermitage Sykaminea offers self-organised residencies on a monthly basis. The residency format is intentionally non-curated and non-competitive. There is no selection committee, no predefined theme, and no required outcomes.Residencies are open to individual artists, writers, researchers, and self-organised groups who wish to use the space as a temporary working and living environment. Residents determine their own working rhythm, focus, and internal structure.The residency is conceived as a ret

Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture

Kefalonia, Greece

The Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture offers a uniquely immersive environment for artists, scholars, and creatives from around the world. Located on the picturesque Greek island of Kefalonia, this center serves as a hub for fostering creativity across a wide array of disciplines including visual arts, performing arts, and environmental sciences. The center's programs are varied, ranging from artist residencies and master classes to international exhibitions and interdisciplinary projects, allowing participants to explore and develop their work in a stimulating, supportive setting. Each program at the Ionion Center is designed to integrate the rich cultural and natural landscape of Kefalonia, using the island's history and beauty as a backdrop for inspiration and research. With facilities that encourage both individual and collaborative projects, the center offers spaces for exhibitions, performances, and creative experiments. The residency programs are particularly notable for their inclusion of artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, providing them with the opportunity to engage deeply with the local community and environment. Financial support is available through various grants connected to specific programs each year, ensuring accessibility for a broad range of participants. The center also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and ecological awareness, integrating these themes into its projects and educational initiatives. With its commitment to fostering global artistic dialogue and cultural exchange, the Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture stands out as a beacon for creative minds seeking to deepen their practice and connect with other like-minded individuals from around the world.

IRIS ART CENTRE

P.O. Box 46007 Drosopigi, Greece

Name of Residency: Coaching ResidencyThe IRIS Artist Coaching Residency in Greece: time, space and support!Immerse yourself in an inspiring studio environment in the Greek countryside. The IRIS ART CENTRE offers you a unique opportunity to create art and discover new trails in the development of your own artistic expression. Situated in the foothills of Parnitha National Park, a protected mountainous area filled with wildlife and pine trees, just outside Athens, Greece, the IRIS ART CENTRE provi

KINITIRAS CHOROTHEAMA

NIKIOU 133, Greece

Kinitiras is the first Residency Centre for performing arts in the city of Athens, It was created in December and until August it hosted numerous artists throughout the world from the fields of dance, theatre and performance. Inside its small premises located underneath Akropolis, Kinitiras became a creative hub while at the same time it opened the pathway for the idea of residency centre in Greece.It is now time for us to move on and create another flexible model of residency that wil

Kinono Tinos Art Gathering

Tinos, Greece

Kinono Tinos Art Gathering is a multidimensional cultural organization in Tinos, Greece, since , running the 'Four-plus one- Elements' residency program that integrates the landscape, seasons, and elements (earth, water, air, fire, plus time) into artistic creations. It hosts interdisciplinary artists for site-specific works including visual arts, performing arts, sound, film, workshops, and research projects in non-urban island locations, fostering collaboration with locals and producing content for a digital artistic map of Tinos. The program emphasizes reflection on nature, tradition, history, and metaphysics, with past editions like the residency involving around 45 participants across five landmarks.

The Lakkos Artist Residency in Heraklion, Crete, is an artist-run program offering a peaceful yet vibrant environment for creatives. Located in the historic old town, the residency hosts up to two artists at a time, providing private accommodations and studio spaces. The residency encourages self-directed projects across various disciplines, from visual arts and writing to performance and ceramics. Residents can explore collaborations with the local community, contributing to the revitalization of the Lakkos neighborhood. With flexible stays starting from two weeks, the program provides a supportive space for independent creation in a culturally rich urban setting. Artists enjoy access to a lively arts scene, local markets, and historic landmarks, all within a short walk from the residency.

The Lakkos Artist Residency is an independent, artist-run multidisciplinary space founded in by visual artist Mathew Halpin, located in the historic Old Town of Heraklion, Crete, Greece, aimed at revitalizing the Lakkos district through creative research, urban exploration, and cultural immersion. It offers self-directed stays with no obligation for exhibitions, emphasizing unhurried creation, access to local art scenes, Minoan sites, and community engagement via murals and pop-up events. Artists enjoy shared or private accommodation, studio access, and proximity to beaches, museums, and a secondary village location 30 minutes away.

Little Islands Festival

Sikinos, Greece

The Little Islands Festival (LIF) in Sikinos, Greece, features a Residency and Research Programme hosting artists for 1-2 weeks to create site-specific works inspired by the island's natural and cultural landscape, focusing on new media, performing arts, ecology, anthropology, and hybrid practices. Participants, including filmmakers, musicians, dancers, architects, and curators, receive accommodation, travel support up to 200 euros airfare and ferry tickets, and technical equipment coverage. The program culminates in presentations at the annual summer festival, which transforms Sikinos' public spaces with audiovisual performances, installations, workshops, and exhibitions.

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

Lucy Art Residency

Kavala, Greece

The Lucy Art Residency in Kavala, Greece, offers visual artists focused on photography a two-week stay with accommodation, meals, transportation, and a small stipend provided in the five-star Lucy Hotel. Artists participate in public talks and are commissioned to create a new artwork inspired by their time there. The program, launched in to foster free time for artistic exploration and networking, announced a break after six years.

Medea Electronique

Marousi, Greece

Medea Electronique organizes the annual Koumaria artist residency, a 10-day experimental program near Sparta in the village of Sellasia, Greece, at an organic olive oil farm, focusing on improvisation and new media practices. Avant-garde artists from around the world collaborate on cross-media projects inspired by the Greek landscape, culminating in presentations in Athens. The residency provides shared studio space, dormitory-style housing, communal meals with local produce, and facilities in a modern farmhouse with views of mountains and fields.

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.

nekubi art residency

El. Venizelou 79, Greece

Name of Residency: Nekubi Art ResidencyThe residency program offers: shared working studio space accommodation exhibition space curated event at the end of the program (exhibition of works, open bar, DJ’s, promotion to our community)RESIDENCY LENGTH: 3 WEEKS or 6 WEEKS The are two residency program options (3 or 6 weeks). Residency programs are open to artists based anywhere in the world.Residency Programme since: 2022Description of Organisation: We are an artist run cultural space in the form o

Old Carpet Factory

Hydra, Greece

The Art Residency at the Old Carpet Factory, located on the picturesque Hydra Island in Greece, offers a unique opportunity for international artists and creatives to live and work in a historical 18th-century mansion. The residency is dedicated to preserving Hydra’s cultural heritage while supporting new artistic ideas. Open to a variety of disciplines, including visual art, sound art, and interdisciplinary projects, the program invites artists to engage with the local community and the island’s rich history. Residents are provided with accommodation in a private bedroom and given full access to the house. The residency seeks projects related to documenting Hydra, creating site-specific works, or developing sound art in the Old Carpet Factory’s recording studio. Artists are responsible for travel and material expenses, while room accommodations are covered by the program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and projects of two weeks in length are preferred due to the space’s year-round schedule with the recording studio.

Onassis AiR

Athens, Greece

Onassis AiR, established in Athens, Greece, in 2019 by the Onassis Foundation, is a pioneering Artistic Research, Residency & Fellowship Program designed to support arts professionals from various disciplines. It offers a unique environment for artists to explore their practices deeply without the pressure of producing a final work. Emphasizing artistic research and process, Onassis AiR has grown into a vibrant hub for cross-disciplinary exchange, operating as a mycelium-like network within the Onassis ecosystem and beyond. The program encourages artistic experimentation, speculative practices, and non-linear storytelling, fostering a community of peer-to-peer interconnection and knowledge sharing. Onassis AiR's mission is to serve as a catalyst for artistic exploration, offering a platform for co-creation and opening its doors to a diverse community of artists through international networks and collaborations. The residency provides various professional development opportunities, including mentoring, workshops, and engagement with the local art scene. It supports a wide range of disciplines, offering individual and collective resources to facilitate artistic growth and experimentation. Onassis AiR is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative working environment, further enriching the artistic community and fostering meaningful dialogues and exchanges.

Paleohori eco-art space

Neohori Lefkada, Greece

Paleohori eco-art space offers a range of residency and educational programs that merge dance, sustainability, and artistic exploration within the serene landscape of Lefkada Island, Greece. These programs provide artists, choreographers, movement enthusiasts, and interdisciplinary practitioners with a unique space to explore movement in connection with nature, community, and ecological awareness.The residency programs offer participants an immersive experience that includes dance research, chor

Peru Athens Residency

Athens, Greece

ARCAthens' flagship Athens Residency offers fully-funded 2-month fellowships for visual artists, curators, and scholars. Includes housing, $2,000 prize, weekly stipend, air travel. Open to non-Greek residents; features networking and public events.

Phoenix Athens

Athens, Greece

Phoenix Athens is a nonprofit artist-run gallery and residency in Athens that provides international and local creatives with space, facilities, and time to develop their artistic practice while engaging with the local community. Founded in by artist Dimitri Yin, the residency emphasizes inclusion, social justice, ecology, and multiculturalism through its Villa Exarcheia program, which offers lodging, workshop access, and exhibition opportunities.

Name of Residency: Heraklion Art Studio ResidencyΤο πρόγραμμα φιλοξενίας καλλιτεχνών βρίσκεται στην Κρήτη και προσφέρει στους καλλιτέχνες την ευκαιρία να πειραματιστούν ελεύθερα με καλλιτεχνικό μέσο, ​​ενω ζουν στην ιστορική πόλη της Ηρακλείου. Οι καλλιτέχνες έχουν την ευκαιρία να εξερευνήσουν τα μαγευτικά φυσικά τόπο της Κρήτης, αποκτώντας δημιουργικότητα και έμπνευση. Το πρόγραμμα φιλοξενίας καλλιτεχνών προσφέρει ιδιωτικό κατάλυμα με μπάνιο, κουζίνα και χώρο εργασίας, καθώς και εστιατόριο. Καλ

The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts

PO Box 56, 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

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.

Water & Rock Nature

Thassos Island, Greece

The Thassos artists' retreat, also known as Water & Rock art residency, is a nature-focused program on Thassos Island, Greece, welcoming artists, writers, musicians, researchers, and scientists to nurture creative expression in a mountainous village setting surrounded by forests and sea. It emphasizes cross-disciplinary exchanges, art-nature excursions, community living, and immersion in the local Greek island lifestyle, with options for guided hikes, yoga, and permaculture volunteering. Residencies typically last 1 week to 1 month, housed in a shared house with studio spaces, though a separate marble sculpting-focused retreat exists.