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Cities By the Sea / Re-imagine the Mediterranean (2025 ART RESIDENCY IN GREECE)

Kavala, Greece

Nekubi Art Residency is a booming artist led community located at the beautiful coastal and historic town of Kavala, in Northern Greece. International Artists are invited to participate through our annual open calls and become part of the experience.  

The residency program offers:

  • shared working studio space 
  • accommodation
  • exhibition space
  • curated event at the end of the program (exhibition of works, open bar, DJ's, promotion to our community)

/// The shared working space is located in the city centre, just 3 mins walk from the closest beach and consists of 4 levels (100 m2 in total):

Level -1: WC area

Level 0: Cafe Bar / Art Store Library

Level 1: Workshop / Exhibition / Performance Space 

Level 2: Lounge / Web Radio

All residency artists will have their own set of keys and everyday access to the shared space for their working and interacting needs (except Monday evenings that Robotics classes are hosted in the space). 

/// Our freshly renovated apartments offer a calm, relaxing environment for artists and partners. 

They are located:

5-7 mins walking distance from the campus

5-7 mins walking distance from the closest beach

10 mins walking distance from the city centre

Contact

El. Venizelou 79
65403 Kavala
Greece

Year Founded
2022
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
3 weeks - 3 weeks
Languages
English
Other
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Augmented Reality
Book Arts
Choreography
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Dance
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Graphic Design
History
Illustration
Industrial Design
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mathematics
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Science
Screenwriting
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Translation
TV + Radio
Urban Planning/Design
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
How does your residency program support artists?
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Our residency programs are 3 weeks long (but an artist is eligible to apply for 6 weeks if needed or even apply with a fellow artist for discounted fees).

 

Artist fees (3 weeks): 

2000 euros / exclusive apartment + shared studio

Spouses / partners / kids are eligible to stay for free. 

If you are a group of two artists that would like to share the same house, total fees will be: 

3500 euros /  shared house apartment + shared studio

 

Artist fees (6 weeks):

3500 euros / exclusive apartment + shared studio

Spouses / partners / kids are eligible to stay for free. 

If you are a group of two artists that would like to share the same house, total fees will be: 

6000 euros / shared apartment + shared studio

 

APPLY NOW: www.nekubi.com or mail us directly at: nikossotirelis@yahoo.com

or enter the following Google document to help you with your application process: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lcw754AMbb8_4_IjveIlijCLbXUT0E0QPnwD-gR8FQs/edit?tab=t.0

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
40
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
40
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
2000
Euro (EUR)
Fee Details

We are an artist run cultural association, therefore the residency fee is intended to cover the cost of the program (accomodation, working space, exhibition space, curated event + total general operating expenses). 

We are happy to write letters of recommendation and invitation for the resident to apply for grants in their home country, once the application is accepted and the booking fee has been paid.

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
Euro (EUR)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
N/A
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Nikolaos Sotirelis
Accessibility Contact Email
nikossotirelis@yahoo.com
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Type of Housing
Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Air Conditioned Housing
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
No meals are provided
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Performance/Presentation Facilities
Easels
Drawing Benches
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Air Conditioned
Heat and Cool control access