Argo Studios: multidisciplinary artist and writer's residency in Athens, Greece
Argo residencies provide time and space to develop your practice in a social, supportive, and stimulating environment with a focus on process, not products.
They are open to artists, writers, performers, musicians, scholars, and any other creative discipline.
All of our residencies take place in Athens, Greece. Every resident has a dedicated workspace in Argo Studios, in the activist neighborhood of Exarcheia, above the weekly outdoor fruit and vegetable market. Accommodation in both shared and private rooms is provided in the Argo "Mansions": a pair of neoclassical apartments overlooking a bustling city square, full of local tavernas and cafes.
Self-directed residencies allow you to focus on a project or practice of your own choice, with plenty of support from the Argo team. We provide personalized recommendations; connections with local Athenian artists, curators, and craftspeople; and a warm, welcoming community. We also offer themed residencies that provide a more structured, collaborative experience, with shared readings and lectures. Residents have the option to participate in group excursions and a public Open Studios.
About the City:
-Work and stay in the heart of Athens, Greece
-A short walk to amazing museums
- Dozens of contemporary art galleries, project spaces and performance venues
-A strong tradition of political engagement and protest
-Vibrant nightlife and queer scene
-Ancient and contemporary art, theatre, politics, mythology, craft, and history
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Summary
Application Information
Anyone aged 18-118 with a creative project or practice is welcome to apply: artists, writers, thinkers, academics, performers, dancers, directors, etc.
We welcome both emerging and well-established creative practitioners and scholars. In general, for a self-directed residency, applicants should be comfortable pursuing their own creative exploration and research.
The standard price for an Argo residency is €65 per night for a private bedroom, and €50 per night for a shared room. That comes out to approximately €1950 or €1500 per month, depending on your accommodation preference.
This cost includes your accommodation, bills, access to the studios, participation in monthly events, personalized recommendations, guided excursions in the city, connections with local arts practitioners, and access to the woodshop.
It doesn’t include the cost of your travel, or food while in Greece. We recommend you budget €100-€300 per week for food.
Lots of residents apply for funding to cover the cost of their residency. We can provide a letter of support if that’s you.
We are happy to provide letters of invitation and support for your external funding applications.
Accessibility
Unfortunately, our accommodation is not accessible: the flats are located on the first floor up a winding staircase with no lift. The studios are accessible, on the 4th floor via lift. We are open to requests if residents would prefer to find alternative housing and participate only in the studios and studio events.
Get in touch with us directly and we can try to accommodate any specific needs/ help research additional support.
Housing & Accomodation
Studio & Facilities
Argo Studios is located on the 4th floor of a brutalist concrete building on Kallidromiou street. The building is an acquired taste - a friend recently described it as having “peak 90’s aesthetics” - but we love it. There are huge windows in every studio, and we share the building with a dance studio, a performance rehearsal space, and our exhibition space, the Argo Annex. (The dance/ rehearsal studios may be accessed upon request for an additional fee.)
We provide residents with large studios simply furnished with the basics you will need to let your creativity expand: a table, a chair, shelves, a lamp. Standing and desk easels will be available for those who want them.
The shared common areas include: a cozy studio living room, a simple kitchen with all the basics for cooking a nice lunch and making tea and coffee, and a woodshop full of tools and materials. We also offer a number of TVs (ranging from vintage to flatscreen), a mic and amp, and other limited AV equipment for those who would like to use them. A shared supply cupboard provides basic materials; additional art supplies are resident responsibilities.