Eutopia
Meteora, Greece
The program is advertised as an educational and immersive residency, offering opportunities for professional development and engagement with other artists. It also promotes that workshops, open studios, public talks and excursions are included as part of the experience. This information was a significant factor in my decision to apply for and accept the residency. However, during my stay many of these opportunities either did not occur or were not provided as presented. When I raised this with the Eutopia team, I felt dismissed and made to feel that I was the problem. The staff are not practicing artists or qualified/ experienced artistic directors. I experienced no meaningful mentorship or substantive critical discussion of my work. I was extremely disappointed by the significant difference between what was represented on the website, in promotional material and in communications, and what was ultimately delivered. I found the experience closer to a retreat/ expensive Airbnb stay than a professionally structured artist residency. For artists seeking a residency experience, I would recommend researching opportunities elsewhere.
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The Eutopia Art Residency in Kavala, Greece is a MUST - AVOID!!!!! Do not waste your time at this "residency". It is a total scam. When I was there for the month of Nov, 2023, there were no other people there. I was alone the whole time. There was a staff person who worked on a part-time basis who I saw maybe 5-10 times. There was no programming. I was introduced to no one. I was told I'd have an exhibit and participate in different activities. There were no exhibors. The actual leader of the place showed up once, to collect money and have loud sex with his girlfriend, and then leave. I never saw him again. The town is moderately interesting and people friendly, but you have to make friends on your own. There is no community attached to this residency, no one to network with, no other artists to meet. It is the same as renting a room somewhere that has a shared art space to use. Do not put yourself through what I did, instead, use your money on a residency that has something to offer. My experience was so difficult that I've decided never again to apply to a residency unless it is funded. This one is a joke.
I can actually only say positive things about the residence. I/we felt very comfortable, and we received very good support. I was able to develop very well artistically and successfully achieved my goals. The added value for me was certainly very good. I also really appreciated the relaxed and very beautiful location and the short distances to the old town/harbour. As a future artist, I would think about the time of year when I want to visit the residency. (Spring, Summer,...)
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