THE ART OF THE ICON
14-day Athens artist residency on Byzantine art and the concept of the icon.
The Art Of The Icon is a residency and video / comics / narrative project for visual artists, jewelers, crafters, designers, filmmakers, performers, art theorists, curators, academics who wish to explore Athens’ medieval and Byzantine cultural traditions that still live on.
Application deadline: 28 April 2024
Residency dates: 20 May - 2 June / 3 - 16 June / 17 - 30 June
Byzantine art, a highly conceptual art created by a combination of mastering ancient techniques and preparing the artist’s body and mind for creative contemplation, is widely unknown to the West. Icon are intellectual and emotional bridges to the invisible world, while the sacred space becomes a stage for performing rituals of bonding between past, present and future.
The Art Of The Icon residency program includes an online introductory course into Byzantine art history, and its significance for contemporary conceptual art, Pop Art and major modern art movements, guided visits at Unesco sites, museums and Byzantine monuments, individual tips on Athens' secret addresses, a narrative, comics and video workshop in Athens, as well as curatorial and editorial advice for the realization of a creative video or comics or narrative.
THE ROAD TO ELEFSINA
A nine-day intensive artist residency on the Mysteries of art in energy vibrating Athens & Elefsina (European Capital of Culture 2023)
The Athens residency includes intensive workshops in storytelling, performance and video, and promotes the artists’ work through presentation, catalogue and participation in video festivals. The physical residency follows an online introduction to the significance of Greek heritage for contemporary artists.
Application deadline: 28 April 2024
Residency date: 2024
The Road To Elefsina aims at expanding the artists' spectrum of cultural experiences, and offer insight into the beginnings of civilization. The learning program enhances artists’ understanding of how art and poetry may have a soothing effect on human agonies.
The residency, workshop and presentation project addresses visual artists, designers, crafters, jewelry makers, ceramists, performers, photographers, filmmakers and art theorists who wish to dive into the Greek myth of death and resurrection. The myth of Persephone also highlights the mother and daughter bonding, and the challenges of growing up.
ONE PLUS ONE
14-day Residency & exhibition project for two artists in Athens / Greece
Application deadline: 30 April 2024
Residency dates: Spring – Autumn 2024 (see below)
ONE + ONE is a residency and exhibition project for international artists, jewelers, crafters, performers, filmmakers and designers who wish to explore Athens’ rich cultural life, traditions and opportunities, and present their work in a local art venue.
ONE + ONE optionally provides shared or single accommodation and working space in central Athens for two artists who wish to share ideas and experiences, and present new work in a special duo show in an Athens venue. The artists exhibit their work in a curated two-day exhibition or in a live presentation in Athens at the end of the two-week residency period.
The ONE + ONE residency program includes a customized introduction into ancient and contemporary Greek culture (an online introduction + two guided visits at Unesco sites, museums and art venues), individual promotion, tips on Athens secret addresses, as well as curatorial advice for the realization of the exhibition.
The ONE + ONE exhibition / presentation is promoted through the local press and media. Press release and e-invitation, plus documentation on the FaveLAB website or in the print & digital magazine SMCK Magazine.
You can find a documentation of past ONE + ONE residents in our EXHIBITIONS section.
The ONE + ONE residency includes:
• Online introduction before arrival: ONE + ONE and contemporary Greek culture
• Accommodation options: A. shared studio apartment with two separate bedrooms Athens (100m2) / B. two single artist studio apartments (50m2 each) in central Athens
• A curated two-day exhibition in downtown Athens
• A guided city tour plus visit at Unesco sites, museums and art venues
• Individual promotion, media support + press release
• E-invitation + website and online/print magazine documentation
Disciplines: Artists who work in the field of sculpture, painting, installation, photography, performance, textile art, comics, design, ceramics, jewelry art, as well as designers, crafters, art theorists, art historians, curators are encouraged to apply.
Application requirements: We accept applications from individual artists and from already existing artist duos. Artists must be at least 30 years of age.
Residency duration: 14 days (13 nights). The residency period begins on Monday and ends on Sunday.
Exhibition/presentation: 2 days (during the second week of the residency)
Price: 730 € / paid by the artist. The Price does not include travel fares, museums' and archaeological sites entry tickets, meals, artist material or tools, print matter for the show.
Application: Email your application with cover letter introducing yourself and stating your incentive to participate in the ONE + ONE residency project. Include your bio/CV and website/blog or instagram or 6-8 images of your work.
Optional residency dates for 2024:
13 – 26 May 2024
3 – 16 June 2024
26 August – 8 September 2024
16 – 29 September 2024
30 September – 13 October 2024
Application deadline: Sunday, 30 April 2024
ATHENS STUDIO OFFERS
The studio offers include accommodation and workspace for individual art projects, research and inspiration in the rich and vibrant cultural environment of the Greek capital.
Contact us anytime for availability! Applicants must be at least 30 years old.
Contact us for fees and more information.
Your studio request should include your desired dates plus a short overview over your work (links, photos, website).
