SEA & URBANISM in KAVALA 2026

Overview

The “Sea & Urbanism” is an Artist In Residency program located in Kavala, Greece 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.

The program runs for three weeks, available from March to November, and includes accommodation, shared or private studio spaces, curated excursions, opportunities for local engagement.

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.

Participants can choose between two distinct housing options, each with its own atmosphere and facilities.
Fees range from €1880 to €2180, depending on room type and level of privacy.

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, 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.

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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.

*(Tickets, transportation, guides for museums and excursions are an extra cost that each artist pays and are optional.)

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.

Housing and Workspace

As part of the residency program, artists can choose between two distinct housing options
each with its own character, atmosphere, and set of amenities.
Whether you prefer a more communal setting or a quieter, self-contained space, there’s a place to suit your needs.

A. Housing “Byron”

The "Byron" house is a renovated two-story detached house from 1960, with a perimeter courtyard, very close to the city center, just 350m. from the sea.

It consists of 3 private apartments, a private room and a shared workshop on the ground floor.

Each private apartment is independent, with a double bed 160x200, bathroom, kitchenette, office, balcony and sofa bed.

The private room is independent, with a single bed 90x200, private bathroom, kitchenette, office, balcony.

All spaces are air-conditioned. There is a washing machine available. Free Wi-Fi

The residences prioritize conditions that favor creativity, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. Weekly cleaning, linen and towel change are provided, contributing to a comfortable living space.

Workspace

The shared workspace is hosted on the ground floor of the building and is available 24/7.

At 40 square meters with a large work table,

chairs, an easel, various small tools, leftover paints left by previous artists encourage collaboration and communication between residents, facilitating the exchange of thoughts, ideas and concerns.

At the same time, the building offers a courtyard of approximately 120 square meters, giving artists the opportunity to take their work outdoors and enjoy common activities.

Program Fees

Duration - 3 weeks (20 overnight stays)

Private Apartment 2180€ *

*(extra Partner/friend 400€)

Private Room 1980€

(+ Special state climate crisis tax 8€/night)

B. Housing “Skra”

Our new house is a two-story mansion from 1905, in the center of the city, just 350m from the sea.

It consists of 4 private rooms on the 1st floor, with a shared bathroom and on the ground floor a living room, a shared workshop and a fully equipped kitchen with a balcony.

Each private room is independent. There is a washing machine available. Free Wi-Fi

01 Large room with a double bed 160x200, office. 02 Medium room with a single bed 90x200, office. 03 Medium room with a single bed 90x200, office. 04 Small room with a single bed 90x200, office.

All rooms are air-conditioned.

Weekly cleaning, linen and towel change are provided, contributing to a comfortable living space.