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Art Futures
Art Futures Fellowship Programme 2025 in Athens, Greece
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Description
Art Futures, Serendipity in Action is an international non-profit organisation that supports and initiates activities with an unconditional belief in the value of art, culture and education.
Together with partner Space for International Cooperation [SIC] located in Athens, Greece, Art Futures offers an annual fellowship, involving a two-month residency. The fellowship is part of a 5-year programme, running from 2023-27, aiming to research international residencies in the arts, exploring their strengths and weaknesses; reviewing the methods of selection; methods of mentoring; their value to the artists, to the host communities and to the venues.
The selected fellows are mentored by the Critical Friends, an international platform Art Futures developed, that meets annually to discuss ‘the role of the arts and higher arts education in future societies, in an international arena’. The profile of Critical Friends is made up of experts with a proven contribution to and a successful position and seniority in, the cultural and/or higher arts education sectors.
This year creators from the Performing Arts are invited to apply for a fellowship, which incorporates a two-month residency in Athens from mid-February to mid-April 2025. In this context they consider ‘Performing Arts’ to be presented in the widest sense in all its creative arts forms.
The Fellowship prioritises proposals with a clear view on how the fellowship, including the residency period, is embedded in the overall practice of the applicant and how the Fellowship is essential for the further development of the artistic practice and discourse of the applicant. The proposal should outline how the artist will engage in meaningful interactions within the city of Athens and/or its institutions, and communities.
Outcome
Through the host organisation [SIC] and its local networks, including arts venues (theatres, galleries, museums etc.), educational partners, and grass root initiatives, the aim is that the Residency will be embedded in the cultural and social fabric of Athens. The project space offers possibilities for a final presentation of the outcomes as well as for research or collaborative works. The fellow’s needs for these possibilities must be indicated in advance, to enable us to discuss and if possible, facilitate these actions.
The outcomes will be presented and disseminated in a series of workshops and symposia, coming together during an event in 2027.
Studio Information
The studio is integrated in the accommodation.
Accommodation Information
The Accommodation available is a fully equipped studio-apartment at the host organisation’s Space for International Cooperation [SIC] in the city centre of Athens.
[SIC] Space for International Cooperation, is an independent, non-for profit, project-space in the heart of Athens. It is privately run by a group of international friends that each bring in their professional background and networks to host, support and facilitate co-operations among local and international partners. Artistic residencies, exhibitions, symposia, workshops or longer-term projects explore new ideas and new forms of knowledge and policies across the usual divide of cultures, disciplines and sectors.
As one of the oldest and most famous cities in the world, Athens capitol of Greece blends its rich history with a vibrant contemporary art scene. Today, Athens boasts a diverse array of galleries, museums, and cultural spaces that showcase both traditional and avant-garde works. Iconic landmarks such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon provide a backdrop for modern art interactions, creating a unique juxtaposition of ancient and contemporary aesthetics. [SIC] Space for International Cooperation is located in the Thiseio neighbourhood, just around the corner of the Pnyx, one of the earliest and most important sites in the creation of democracy. Through grassroots initiatives, entrepreneurial spirit, and cultural revitalisation, Athens has harnessed its resilience and creativity to redefine itself as a beacon of artistic expression and innovation in the 21st century.
