Real Greece Happens in Winter!

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The Lakkos Artists Residency

Real Greece Happens in Winter! Deadline: 04 Aug 2027 Country: Greece There is no residency program. The residency is known for murals, but this depends on the weather. Of course, Crete being Crete, we get some lovely winter days that trick you into thinking spring has come early. Most artists come to stay during the hot months. What the summer guests miss is seeing how Greeks/Cretans live outside of the busy tourist season. In the colder months, Heraklion City is buzzing with the locals who are much more relaxed as it’s their downtime of the year. The residency tends to be less busy, but for those who do come (normally to escape their colder winters), it’s a much more authentic experience. A discounted offer is 150 Euros a week for dates between 04/01/2027 and 02/04/2026. Please mention this in your application. Duration of residency Minimum stay two weeks. Accommodation The residency is in a beautiful Modernist-style house located inside the five-hundred-year-old Venetian Walls of Heraklion City’s Old Town. there are two bedrooms upstairs which share a kitchen and bathroom. When those rooms are booked out there is a private apartment downstairs with its own bathroom and kitchen. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance All creatives are welcome.Studio / Workspace There are no separate studio spaces upstairs. Guests often work in the kitchen but generally in their bedrooms. The downstairs apartment has what was once the original living room for a studio.Fees and support A reduced off-season price is 190 Euros per week for one upstairs, or 250 Euros per week for a couple or the private downstairs apartment. There is a 50% non-refundable advance deposit to reserve a stay. Paint can be provided for one mural (spray not included). Expectations towards the artist The artists must be pleasant to other guests. There are no expectations apart from keeping the residency tidy. The residency has a reputation for murals/street art. Application information What you want to do at The Lakkos Artists Residency? Who else will be coming with you? The dates you are interested in? How long you would like to stay for? How did you hear about us? Artists statement, short biography, a link to your website, a CV or a portfolio, etc.

Eligibility

All creatives welcome; minimum stay two weeks

What to submit

Artist statement, CV, Portfolio