Argo Arts Themed Residency: WHY SO SERIOUS?
Apply to a five-week themed residency in Athens during carnival season exploring carnivalesque subversion and revelry, with accommodation, studio space, and seminars included.
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- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Exhibition window
- Jan 11, 2026 → Feb 15, 2026
About
Overview
A themed residency on carnivalesque subversion and revelry gathering artists, performers, writers, scholars, philosophers, and crafters to explore how to rekindle the subversive power of carnival season.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: 2025-11-30
- Residency starts: 2026-01-11
- Residency ends: 2026-02-15
- Selections made on rolling basis; expect to hear back within a few days
Location & Accommodation
Residents stay at the Argo Mansions, a pair of neo-classical apartments in central Athens with access to large communal space, balconies, and shared kitchens. Most rooms are private; shared room discount available for applicants applying with a friend or collaborator.
Studio & Workspace
Dedicated studio space in the heart of Exarchia, Athens, featuring a large bright space, basic woodshop, area for performance rehearsals, and a quiet research room.
What's Included
- Accommodation at Argo Mansions
- Dedicated studio space
- Weekly discussions and seminars with local experts
- Food and travel are not covered
Fee
Standard fee is €1380 for the five weeks. Reduced price available for applicants sharing a room with a friend or collaborator.
Eligibility & Expectations
Open to artists, writers, performers, scholars, crafters, and any other creative discipline. The focus is on process, not product. Residents are expected to contribute to group discussions but are otherwise free to pursue their own ideas and work independently or with collaborators.
How to Apply
Go to argo-arts.com/carnival. Selections are made on a rolling basis.
- Entry fee
- Standard fee is €1380 for the five weeks. Includes accommodation, studio, and participation in weekly discussions and seminars. Shared room discount available. Food and travel not covered.
- Theme
- A five-week residency exploring carnivalesque subversion and revelry during carnival season, investigating how to rekindle the subversive power of carnival through art, performance, writing, and scholarship.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists, writers, performers, scholars, crafters, and other creative disciplines.
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