MYSTERIES OF BLISS
From the secrets of Copper Age Eleusis to the revelations of Christian Greece.
14-day intensive artist residency on art, poetry, performance and faith.
The Mysteries of Bliss residency program aims at expanding the artists' spectrum of interwoven cultural experiences, and at offering insight into the human quest for immortality, love and bliss that lies in the very heart of civilization.
Application deadline: 1 February 2025
Optional residency dates:
28 April - 11 May 2025
2 - 15 June 2025
6 – 19 October
The Mysteries of Bliss residency program enhances the understanding of how art, performance and poetry may have a soothing effect on human agonies. The residency program initiates participants in understanding how to read, and be inspired by, the long - pre-Christian and Christian - icon tradition, and explains concepts of time, space, eternity, providence, and divine union embedded in the visual language of Byzantine art, an evolving art discipline still practiced today.
This highly conceptual art created by the combination of mastering ancient techniques and preparing the artist's body and mind for creative contemplation is widely unknown to the West.
The creative and educational project addresses jewelry makers, designers, visual artists, designers, photographers, crafters, ceramists, performers, filmmakers, art theorists who wish to dive into fourty centuries of Greek art and study concepts of life, death, unity and resurrection that are still meaningful nowadays.
ONE PLUS ONE
14-day Residency & exhibition project designed for two artists in Athens
ONE + ONE is a residency project + presentation for international artists, jewelers, crafters, performers, filmmakers and designers who wish to explore Athens’ rich cultural life, art and traditions, and present their work in an event / publication / video.
Application deadline: 1 February 2025
Residency dates:
24 March – 6 April 2025
22 Sept – 5 Oct 2025
20 Oct – 2 Nov 2025
The ONE + ONE residency program also includes a customized introduction to the ancient and contemporary Greek culture (online introductory course + two guided visits at Unesco sites, museums and art venues), individual networking advice, tips on Athens' secret addresses, as well as advice for the realization of the artist's project.
ONE + ONE provides shared or single accommodation and studio space in central Athens for two artists who wish to share ideas and experiences, and present their work or project to an international audience.
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: 2 February 2025
Residency dates:
16 – 29 June 2025
1 – 14 Sept 2025
22 Sept – 5 Oct 2025
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. Icons 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 8-day intensive artist residency on the Mysteries of art in energy vibrating Athens & ancient Elefsina
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: 2 February 2025
Residency dates:
6 – 13 April 2025
25 May – 1 June 2025
14 – 21 Sept 2025
16 – 23 Nove 2025
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.
STUDIO OFFERS
Discover our Athens studio offers.
FaveLAB offers studio spaces for artists, designers, writers, researchers, and art historians. Our studio options include both accommodation and workspace in central Athens for individual artists or small groups (up to four artists). These spaces are ideal for creative work, research, and inspiration within the dynamic cultural atmosphere of Athens.
In addition to regular studio rentals, we also offer studio programs that combine a residency experience with guided visits and tailored presentation or publication formats.
For more details, please visit our >>> studios section.
