Sea & Urbanism
Kavala, Greece
Where the Aegean meets the old town. Time to find your own rhythm — in a city that has been shaped by sea, stone, and culture since antiquity.
INFORMATION
DETAIL
LOCATION
Kavala, Northern Greece — amphitheatrical city on the Mediterranean, 350m from the seaDURATION
3 weeks (20 overnight stays, rolling intake March–November)DISCIPLINES
Visual artists, ceramicists, architects, writers, musicians, photographers, performers — open to all creative practicesPRICE
€2,080 – €2,380 depending on room type · + €8/night state climate taxMAX CAPACITY
Up to 7 artists simultaneously (across two houses)CRECTIVE COORDINATOR
Danai Mourouti — Present throughoutACCOMONDATION
Choice of "Byron" House (private apartments) or "Skra" House (private rooms,shared bathroom and kitchen)MEALS
✗ Not included — fully equipped kitchens provided, restaurants 300m awayTRANSPORT
✗ Not included — Kavala Airport (35 min) or Thessaloniki Airport (1h50)EXCURSION
✓ Included activities — tickets/guides optional extra costFINAL EXCIBITIONS
✓ Group exhibition, event, and celebration at end of programRolling — apply at least 4 weeks before desired start dateAPPLICATIONS 2027
The Place
Kavala is amphitheatrically built — the kind of city where every street eventually leads either up to the fortress or down to the water. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the Philippus archaeological site, museums, and a cultural life that has always been shaped by the passage of people, ideas, and civilizations.
The Mediterranean light here is particular. It changes hour by hour. The sounds of the neighborhood — conversations from balconies, the rhythm of the market, the sea — become the ambient material of your three weeks. The city doesn't let you be a tourist. It invites you to be a resident.
This is the place where Eutopia began. It remains the flagship — the longest program, the most open, the one that most fully embodies the philosophy of time, place, and community without hierarchy.
A city built between mountain and sea
That is the structure.
Kavala is Eutopia's most open program. There are no scheduled sessions or mandatory workshops. You wake up, you go to the studio or the sea or the old town. You work when you feel it. You rest when you need to. The city provides everything else.
Thassos island (40 min by boat). The ancient theatre of Philippus. Museum visits. Local artist studio tours. Workshops with artists from the region. These are offered, not imposed — you decide what pulls you.
The program closes with a group exhibition, event, and celebration with music — open to citizens, fellow artists, publishers, and collectors. Artworks created during the residency are showcased. One representative piece from each artist joins the Eutopia Collection.
What you get
Clear about what's included — and what isn't
✓ Included in the fee
✓Accommodation
Water, electricity, gas, kitchen utensils, towels and bed linen, free street parking, weekly cleaning
✓Studio workspace 24/7
Shared workspace with large work tables, easels, basic tools, leftover materials from previous artists
✓Courtyard
Byron: 120sqm outdoor courtyard. Skra: 220sqm outdoor courtyard
✓Coordinator support
Danai is available throughout — planning, problem-solving, connecting you to local life
✓Digital archive
Your profile and work published in the Eutopia online archive
✓Group exhibition
Closing event with music, open to the public and art community
✓Free Wi-Fi
All accommodations
✗ Not included
✗Meals
Fully equipped kitchens in both houses. Supermarkets, street markets, and restaurants within 300m
✗Travel to and from Kavala
Kavala Airport (35 min), Thessaloniki Airport (1h50 by car or bus)
✗Travel insurance & medical insurance
Participants are responsible for their own coverage
✗Art materials & production costs
Consumable materials for your project are your own responsibility
✗Excursion tickets & guides, workshop
Transportation and entrance fees for optional excursions and museums , there is an additional charge. Οptional Engraving or Photography Workshops, there is an additional charge.
✗State climate crisis tax
€8/night, charged per Greek law on all accommodation
*No funding available from Eutopia directly. We can provide an invitation letter for you to use with funding organisations in your country.
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE
Two houses. Two atmospheres.
"Byron" House
Renovated 1960 two-story house with perimeter courtyard. 3 private apartments + 1 Workspace. Each fully self-contained
✓ Private apartments with double bed, bathroom, kitchenette, office, balcony
✓ 40sqm shared workshop, 24/7 access
✓ 120sqm outdoor courtyard
✓ Air conditioning, washing machine, Wi-Fi
✓ Weekly cleaning, linen change
✓ Partner/friend allowed (+€500)
Private Apartment €2,380
+ Partner/Friend €500
Best for: artists who want full independence with private kitchen, most privacy
"Skra" House
1935 mansion in the city center. 4 private rooms on 1st floor, shared bathroom, communal living room, fully equipped kitchen, 2 workspace and balcony on ground floor.
✓ Private rooms, shared bathroom kitchen
✓ Two 40sqm shared workspaces, 24/7 access
✓ 220sqm outdoor courtyard
✓ Communal kitchen and living room
✓ Air conditioning, washing machine, Wi-Fi
✗ Visitors/partners not permitted
Private rooms, shared bathrooms €2,080
Best for: artists who want community, shared meals, lower cost
Danai is the personal assistant for the Kavala program — the person who will solve your questions and problems throughout your stay. Together with her, you will plan the creative period you will spend in the beautiful blue city. She knows Kavala inside out: where to find materials, which local artists to meet, which corners of the city speak to which disciplines.
Reach her at: info.eutopiaart@gmail.com
Dates & Availability
2027 Schedule
Kavala runs on rotating 3-week cycles from March to November
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15 March 2027
05 April 2027
26 April 2027
17 May 2027
07 June 2027
28 June 2027
19 July 2027
09 August 2027
30 August 2027
20 September 2027
11 October 2027
01 November 2027
04 April 2027
25 April 2027
16 May 2027
06 June 2027
27 June 2027
18 July 2027
08 August 2027
29 August 2027
19 September 2027
10 October 2027
31 October 2027
21 November 2027
"What I appreciated the most was that there was no pressure to create, and no expectations for presenting work. The program directors were incredibly attentive to our needs as human beings first. This structure made me crave creation. I produced some of my best work."
Megan LinseVisual Artist, USA"Frankly, the experience all round was so great for us that we wouldn't change anything. The studio and gallery was perfect for rapidly producing an exhibition appropriate to the space. The support I received personally was outstanding."
Nick MaloneArtist, United Kingdom"We were so happy to have the chance to discover Kavala. One of the best parts were the people. It was nice to learn about the Greek art scene, the issues you deal with, the great ideas and beautiful designs."
Sina SchmidtArtist, Germany"My first published interview featured work completed at Eutopia. I am so grateful for the opportunity and focus of the residency, and thank you so much for all of your support."
Christina ElderkinArtist, USABefore you arrive
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None. Eutopia Kavala focuses on research, knowledge sharing, and experience with other artists and the local area. There are no required results, no minimum portfolio requirements, and no specific discipline restrictions.
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At Byron House, yes — you can bring a partner or friend for an additional €500. At Skra House, visitors are not permitted due to the shared-bathroom communal nature of the space.
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If Eutopia cancels the program, advance payments are refunded in full. If you cancel, advance payments are non-refundable. However, if your spot is filled from the waitlist, you have the right to attend the following year. If you cancel in time and a replacement is found, we work with you.
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There is no meal plan. Both houses have fully equipped kitchens. There are large supermarkets and street markets nearby for fresh local products. A restaurant by the sea is 300m away, and pizzerias and breakfast delivery are 50m away. Many residents cook together — it becomes part of the community rhythm.
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Danai can help you source equipment locally or connect you with local artists and makers who might have what you need. The studio has basic tools and leftover materials from previous residents. Specialized materials are your responsibility to bring or source.
Write to us directly — we respond personally.
in Kavala *Three slots still available for 2026. Apply now — we read every application personally and respond within a week. Apply Now ↗