Open Calls 2025
SEA & URBANISM
in KAVALA
Overview
The “Urbanism and Sea” is an Artist In Residency program that provides a unique and inspiring environment for creative minds worldwide, offering a harmonious blend of living and working spaces that promote collaboration, diversity, and artistic exploration.
The program extends a warm welcome to artists, architects, writers, art historians, publishers, musicians, and creative professionals worldwide.
This inclusive initiative invites individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, or orientation.
The program eagerly embraces diverse ideas and opinions, offering a space for temporary participation in programs that foster a global exchange of creativity. Furthermore, at the end of the program, a group exhibition, celebration, and event are organized, providing a platform for showcasing projects created during the residency.
As members of the Eutopia Art Residency group, artists receive features in the digital archive, support in exploring the local society, culture, gastronomy, and engagement with local artists in various disciplines.
Location
Eutopia Art Residency is located in the beautiful city of Kavala, Greece.
In the historic city that embraces the blue of the Mediterranean Sea, amphitheatrically built, mountain and sea, in an urban environment with rich cultural activity.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Philippus archaeological site, museums, music events, Cosmopolis festival, culinary delights, wineries, clay therapy and hydrotherapy, with routes to the picturesque old town with the medieval Fortress, the vast coastlines with sandy beaches and the beautiful nature on Mount Pangaio and the river Nestos.
Housing
B. New Housing “Skra”
Available Positions 30
Our new house is a two-story mansion from 1905, in the center of the city, just 350m from the sea.
On a plot of 300 square meters there is a building on three levels of 80 square meters.
On the ground floor is the kitchen with the workshop and living room, on the first floor there are 3 rooms with the bathroom and a utility room and in the semi-basement there is another workshop for sculpture, ceramics and more, with a bathroom and a small kitchen.
Includes: 1 double bed 160x200 or one single bed 90x100, bed linen, towels, inverter air conditioner, desk, free wi-fi, fully equipped shared kitchen and shared bathroom.
The residences prioritize conditions conducive to creativity, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. Weekly cleaning, linen and towel change is provided, contributing to a comfortable living space.
Workspace “Skra”
The workplace is hosted on the ground floor of the building.
Two separate 40 square meter shared workspaces with a large work table encourages collaboration and communication between residents, facilitating the exchange of thoughts, ideas and concerns on various Art and Humanities topics.
At the same time, the building offers a backyard of about 220 square meters, giving the artists the possibility to take their work outside and also enjoy communal activities.
Meet our curator Danai.
Danai is the personal assistant in the Kavala program, she is the person who will solve all your questions and problems, together you will plan the creative period that you will live in the beautiful blue city, Kavala
The Program includes
Excursions: There are several trips you can have while you participate in the program. Some of them are Thassos (a nearby island only 40 minutes by boat), hisorical ancient Theater Phillipus, several museums and nearby towns. You will also have the opportunity to make trips into local artists studios atound the region and even take workshops with some of them.
Open Exhibition: Concluding the program, you will organize a collective exhibition, event, and celebration with music, inviting citizens, fellow artists, publishers, and collectors. Artworks created during the residency period will be showcased. One representative piece from each artist will be contributed to the Eutopia Art Residency Collection.
Eutopia Art Residency Team Member Role: As a member of the Eutopia Art Residency team, your responsibilities include presenting the artist and their work, contributing to the digital archive of Eutopia Art Residency as a collaborator. Additionally, you will assist and guide artists in exploring the local community, culture, and gastronomy, ensuring a holistic and enriching residency experience.
Program Dates & Fees
Below you can find information related to duration, fees and availability.
Fees - 1980€
Duration - 3 weeks
Availability
1 | # | Arrival | Departure | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 1st | 26 March | 16 April | (1) AVAILABLE |
3 | 2nd | 17 April | 08 May | (0) AVAILABLE |
4 | 3rd | 09 May | 30 May | (0) AVAILABLE |
5 | 4th | 31 May | 21 June | (0) AVAILABLE |
6 | 5th | 22 June | 13 July | (0) AVAILABLE |
7 | 6th | 14 July | 04 August | (0) AVAILABLE |
8 | 7th | 05 August | 26 August | (1) AVAILABLE |
9 | 8th | 27 August | 17 September | (0) AVAILABLE |
10 | 9th | 18 September | 09 October | (0) AVAILABLE |
11 | 10th | 10 Oktober | 31 October | (0) AVAILABLE |
12 | 11th | 01 November | 22 November | (1) AVAILABLE |
Artists in Kavala, Greece
Artists in Kavala, Greece
.…visual artist, ceramic, architect, writer, musician, dancers, performer, photographer,do you work in the theater…. in Kavala,Greece
How will you get there
The closest airport is Alexander the Great, Kavala Airport. From there it is a 35 minutes drive.
For international flights, it is mostly convenient to fly to Macedonia Airport in Thessaloniki. From there it is a 1 hour and 50 minutes drive or you can take a bus from the Central Bus Station to Kavala.
For any further information our team will be in personalised communication with you in order to organise together your trip.
FAQs
Is there funding?
For the time being, Eutopia Art Residency cannot provide scholarships
Are there any requirements for Artists?
Since Eutopia Art Residency focuses on research, knowledge sharing and experience with other artists and the local area, there are no required results.
What is included in the participation cost in the residence?
Accommodation (with water, electricity, natural gas, kitchen utensils, set of towels and bed linen, free street parking, weekly cleaning, access to the studio, access to our equipment, editorial help). Activities are planned throughout the month, such as open studio events, workshops, trips in nature, public speaking or traveling, publishing your profile in our online archive; free Wi-Fi both in the house and in the studio.
What is NOT included in the participation cost in the residence?
Travel, medical insurance, food, production costs, consumables and any additional services.
Can I have a visitor during my stay?
No, spouses or partners are not allowed.
Is there a meal plan?
There is no meal plan available, Our studios dispose of a fully equipped kitchen which you can use if you want to cook independently. There are large supermarkets and street markets in the neighborhood where you can get fresh local products. There is also a restaurant by the sea only 300 meters away from the house (where you can make a reservation at very affordable rates) . There are also pizzerias and breakfast and coffee delivery only 50 meters away.
Do you provide editorial assistance?
Once accepted for residency, our editor will chat with each of the artists to better understand their interests and help plan their travel and accommodation. In addition, we will create a housing plan consisting of group activities, individual feedback sessions, workshops and trips. Please also discuss your studio space needs in detail, accommodation, equipment etc.
Throughout your stay, we will always be available to answer your questions, help you with your needs and plan your activities. If you need support finding a specific type of equipment or hardware, you can contact locals to join your project or suggest interesting websites related to your research.
How should I get to the residence building from the airport?
The closest airport is Alexander the Great, Kavala Airport. From there it is a 35 minutes drive. If you land in Thessaloniki, there are buses that will take you to the city center where you can take the KTEL bus to Kavala and will arrive in 1.5 hours. For any further information our team will be in personalised communication with you in order to organise together your trip.
Are group activities mandatory?
None of the activities are mandatory. You can decide how much time you would like to spend on activities. However, we encourage participants to participate in group activities as an opportunity to engage with each other, developing new contacts and experiences.
Cancellation Policy
The deposit is non-refundable.