We are a non-profit organization dedicated to hosting visual artists and curators from all parts of the world to live and create in Athens, Greece, and the Bronx, New York —thereby facilitating a diverse influx of expression, production, and learning.
ARCAthens’ mission is to provide opportunity and support to Visual Artists, Curators, and Scholars to further their research to focus on bridging international dialogue, cooperation, and understanding.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Founded in 2017, ARCAthens is a not-for-profit organization offering 2 Athens Residency Fellowships (Visual Art and Curatorial) providing fully-funded live/work spaces that allow artists, curators, and scholars to be immersed in—and consequently respond to—the ongoing cultural renaissance taking place in Athens. Our program provides promotional services and robust elective networking opportunities at the discretion of the Fellows.
- Fellowship Prize: $3,000 USD.
- Air Travel: The cost of a basic coach round trip ticket is provided by ARCAthens. Fellows are responsible for purchasing their round-trip ticket following approval of itinerary and cost by ARCAthens. Reimbursement is issued within five business days. In exceptional cases of financial hardship, ARCAthens may arrange travel directly.
- Stipend: Stipend: In addition to the Fellowship Prize, a stipend of 200 USD per week is provided to contribute toward food and local transportation. Fellows should plan accordingly for additional personal expenses.
- Application process: No Fee – Open call.
Weekly stipend of $200 USD (food and local transportation expenses).