THE ART OF THE ICON – 8-day Athens residency + workshop focussing on Byzantine art and the concept of the Icon
Apply with a cover letter, bio/CV, website or social media, and 6–8 images of your work to participate in an 8-day Athens residency exploring Byzantine art and the icon tradition.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 1 day left
- Entry fee
- $890
- Award
- Publication in SMCK Magazine; video screening at Munich SCHMUCK Jewelry Week 2027; eligibility for SMCK On Reel Video Awards 2027; promotion through press and social media
- Location
- Athens, Greece
About
Overview
The Art Of The Icon is an 8-day residency and workshop in Athens for visual artists, jewelers, crafters, designers, filmmakers, performers, art theorists, curators, and academics exploring Byzantine art and the icon tradition. The program combines online introduction, guided visits to UNESCO sites and museums, and support for developing creative video, narrative, comics, or presentation projects inspired by the residency.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: September 15, 2026
- Residency: November 15–22, 2026 (8 days / 7 nights)
- Begins Sunday, ends Sunday
Eligibility
- Must be at least 30 years old
- Must demonstrate professional interest in the subject of the residency program
Media & Disciplines
Artists working in jewelry, object design, sculpture, installation, performance, video, photography, textile art, ceramics, as well as filmmakers, crafters, art theorists, researchers, and curators are encouraged to apply.
Residency Includes
- Online introductory course in Byzantine art history and its significance for contemporary art
- 8 days / 7 nights accommodation (single room) in central Athens
- Workshops on video narrative, storytelling, and new formats of presentation
- Guided city tours and visits to Elefsina (ancient and Byzantine monuments), Byzantine Museum, and National Archaeological Museum of Athens
- Athens city tour focusing on Byzantine treasures and monuments
Presentation & Opportunities
- Video screening at Munich SCHMUCK Jewelry Week 2027
- Publication of narrative, article, or presentation in SMCK Magazine (digital + print)
- Eligibility for SMCK On Reel Video Awards 2027
- Promotion through press and social media
Fee
890.00 EUR paid by the artist in two or three installments. Fee includes accommodation only; does not include travel fares, museum and archaeological site entry tickets, meals, artist materials, or tools.
How to Apply
Email your application to [email protected] with a cover letter introducing yourself and stating your incentive to participate, your bio/CV, and your website/blog or Instagram, or 6–8 images of your work.
- Award
- Publication in SMCK Magazine; video screening at Munich SCHMUCK Jewelry Week 2027; eligibility for SMCK On Reel Video Awards 2027; promotion through press and social media
- Entry fee
- 890.00 EUR paid by the artist in two or three installments. Does not include travel, museum entry tickets, meals, artist materials, or tools.
- Theme
- Exploration of Athens' medieval and Byzantine cultural traditions, focusing on how to read and be inspired by the icon tradition and understanding concepts of time, space, eternity, providence, and divine union embedded in Orthodox visual language.
- Eligibility
- Must be at least 30 years old with professional interest in Byzantine art; open to visual artists, jewelers, crafters, designers, filmmakers, performers, art theorists, curators, and academics.
- Audience
- Visual artists, jewelers, crafters, designers, filmmakers, performers, art theorists, curators, academics; must be at least 30 years old
- Contact
- [email protected]
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