Residencies at Argo Studios last from a minimum of 10 days to a maximum of 3 months. We recommend residents stay for 1-2 months to fully take advantage of all the monthly events and programs we offer.

There is so much to see, do, and experience in Athens. In order to fully immerse yourself in this inspiring atmosphere and have time to explore it in your creative practice, we believe a month long residency is the ideal starting point.

You will be housed in a simple, cozy, private room, with access to a shared kitchen and bathroom.

Yes, you will! Each of our studios is spacious, full of lovely natural light.

Anyone aged 18-118 with a creative project or practice: artists, writers, thinkers, academics, performers, dancers, directors, etc.

We offer simple studio set-ups, with tables, easels, lamps, and storage. In terms of media, we can accommodate painting, drawing, writing, research, performance, sculpture, dance, and textile craft.

You will have access to a wood shop, with tools and safety gear.

In terms of art supplies, you will need to provide your own materials. There are 6 excellent art supply shops within a short walk from the studios; we will be happy to guide you there.

We are working towards making our program as financially accessible as possible, in order to include as diverse a residency community as we can.

At the moment we cannot provide scholarships or stipends, but please sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media to stay updated on developments in the near future.

Athens is a dynamic city pulsing with electric energy, and Exarcheia is one of the liveliest neighborhoods of them all. Historically, Exarcheia has been home to radical political gatherings, and today is no different: alongside trendy boutiques, cozy cafes, and welcoming neighborhood bars there are anarchist gathering spaces, socialist collectives, and a whole lot of graffiti. Is it safe? Generally speaking, yes. As in any major metropolis, keep your wits about you, especially when you walk around late at night. There can be pickpockets throughout the city who tend to target tourists, but we have never heard of anyone being robbed in our neighborhood. You will see riot police patrolling the (now walled off) central square of Exarcheia. Don’t be alarmed- they are there every single day, and most of the time they drink coffee, chat with each other, and stand there looking intimidating. We recommend avoiding interaction with them.

In general, Greeks are a passionate, politically engaged people. When there are calls for a general strike, or a major protest, everyone turns out: parents, children, students, senior citizens. These can sometimes become fiery encounters, usually heightened by riot police tactics, and/or far left activist movements. (See: recent nationwide protests about the Tempi train crash). The center of downtown, where these protests usually take place, is about a 30 minute walk from the residency. So you can choose whether or not you want to witness/ participate in this kind of event.

There are also occasional clashes between protestors and police in Exarcheia. These usually amount to young men throwing bottles at the police, or sometimes molotov cocktails, and the police using stun guns or spraying teargas in return. These encounters are rare nowadays, and usually take place at around 2 or 3 in the morning, when they do happen. But still, we recommend keeping your wits about you, and being aware of your surroundings. We live here all year round, and feel very safe. Feel free to ask us any questions or for more information on this subject. 

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