December Residency for Artists, Writers, and more in Athens, Greece
Argo Arts
Apply for a self-directed residency in Athens, Greece (November 30 – December 19, 2026) to develop your creative practice with studio space, shared accommodation, and community support.
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- 46 days left
- Entry fee
- $65
- Location
- Argo Studios, Exarcheia neighborhood, Athens, Greece
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- Nov 30, 2026 → Dec 19, 2026
About
Overview
Argo Studios offers a multidisciplinary artist and writer's residency in Athens, Greece, providing time and space to develop your practice in a social, supportive, and stimulating environment with a focus on process, not products. Open to artists, writers, performers, musicians, scholars, and any other creative discipline.
Key Dates
- Residency: 30 November – 19 December 2026
- Application deadline: 30 October 2026
Location & Facilities
Every resident has a dedicated workspace in Argo Studios in the activist neighborhood of Exarcheia, above the weekly outdoor fruit and vegetable market. Accommodation is provided in a spacious shared apartment near a bustling city square, full of local tavernas and cafes. The location offers a short walk to amazing museums, dozens of contemporary art galleries, project spaces and performance venues, and a vibrant nightlife and queer scene.
What's Included
- Private or shared bedroom accommodation
- Dedicated workspace in Argo Studios
- Access to shared kitchen
- Bills included
- Participation in monthly events
- Personalized recommendations from Argo team
- Connections with local Athenian artists, curators, and craftspeople
- Guided excursions in the city
- Access to woodshop and specialized studios
- Option to participate in group excursions and public Open Studios
Residency Fee
The standard price is €65 per night for a private bedroom, or €50 per night for a shared room, coming out to approximately €1,950 or €1,500 per month. One deluxe en suite bedroom with private bathroom is available at a higher cost. Application fee is free. Budget €100–€300 per week for food and travel expenses (not included).
Eligibility
- Any stage of career (emerging, mid-career, established)
- Open to artists based anywhere in the world
- May apply as a team (collaborative residency)
Funding Support
Letters of invitation and support are provided for external funding applications.
How to Apply
- Visit https://www.argo-arts.com/residencies
- Application deadline: 30 October 2026
- Entry fee
- €65 per night for a private bedroom, or €50 per night for a shared room (approximately €1,950 or €1,500 per month). One deluxe en suite bedroom with private bathroom available at higher cost. Includes accommodation, bills, studio access, monthly events, personalized recommendations, guided excursions, connections with local arts practitioners, and woodshop access. Does not include travel or food (budget €100–€300 per week for food).
- Theme
- A self-directed residency focused on developing your own creative practice and project in a supportive, multidisciplinary community.
- Eligibility
- Anyone aged 18–118 with a creative project or practice; artists, writers, thinkers, academics, performers, dancers, directors welcome; emerging and established practitioners welcome; applicants should be comfortable pursuing their own creative exploration and research.
- Audience
- Artists, writers, performers, musicians, scholars, and any other creative discipline; age 18-118; any stage of career; open to artists based anywhere in the world.
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