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title: September 2026 nature art residency, Thassos island, Greece
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compensationRange: No funding is offered; the artist pays a €1250 residency fee for 22 days/nights, which includes weekly guided excursions, regular hikes, brainstorming sessions and accommodation.
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# September 2026 nature art residency, Thassos island, Greece

**Hosted by:** Water & Rock Nature

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Water & Rock art residency house, Thassos, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Region, Greece | **Deadline:** September 5, 2026

## About This Program

> "September Art Outdoors — nature, environmental and social awareness through art"

This residency is for any artist who is deeply moved and inspired by nature. Not only will you have the space to practice your art, but you will also learn about the nature you are immersed in. In the Water & Rock art residency house, we are secluded and blessed with peace and quiet. September is a perfect month with warm weather and summer vibes but not too hot to spend time making art in the outdoors, explore the mountains and hidden coastlines. Your host and nature guide Leah Heming will take you to some beautiful, secluded spots for creative inspiration. Leah will tailor your residency to fit your creative needs and be on hand with feedback and assistance. HIGHLIGHTS: Weekly guided outdoor art days with Leah Heming; Weekly group creative brainstorm & check in; Stay in a traditional Greek house in a local community; Quiet working space and setting; Tailor made creative residency to fit your needs; Unforgettable experience; Nature, nature and more nature. The residency is open to artists, writers and musicians of any discipline who are inspired by nature. We strongly believe that artists have a huge part to play in bringing awareness to environmental and social issues through art, writing, communication and learning. Water & Rock is a space designed to nurture a return and connection to nature. The residency house is nestled in a stunning traditional mountain village, surrounded by forest, gorges, and remnants of ancient civilisations. The island will be generous to you, and your gift back will be your creativity which in turn will inspire others to look at nature differently and cherish the richness, beauty and life that it brings. Your host Leah Heming is a passionate nature guide, artist and people lover. She has over 10 years experience in the art gallery business, 20 years in the publishing and animation industry, and 5 years of living a simpler life on the island of Thassos. Leah can't wait to get creative with you, show you around the island, introduce you to the local community and tell you all about the history, fauna and flora of Thassos. Residency duration: The residency is a duration of 3 weeks (22 nights).

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** animation, art conservation, art history, book arts, ceramics, choreography, costume/fashion design, dance, digital fabrication, digital media, documentary, drawing, ecology, environmental arts, environmentalism/conservation, fiction, film, fine metals/jewelry, graphic design, illustration, interdisciplinary arts, journalism, literary nonfiction, literature, mixed media, moving image, multimedia arts, music, new genres, nonfiction, opera, painting, paper arts, performance art, philosophy, photography, playwriting, poetry, printmaking, science, screenwriting, sculpture, sound art, storytelling, textile & fiber arts/weaving, translation, tv + radio, visual arts, writing
- **Note:** Open to artists based anywhere in the world. Any stage of career. Open to artists, writers, musicians, botanists, scientists writing a paper... anyone working within the themes of nature who have a creative project that needs nurturing. Collaborative residency: must apply and be accepted individually; may apply as a team. Languages: English, French. Pets are not allowed.

### Additional Requirements

Fill out the free application form on our website at https://www.waterandrocknature.org/apply.html

## Compensation & Benefits

No funding is offered; the artist pays a €1250 residency fee for 22 days/nights, which includes weekly guided excursions, regular hikes, brainstorming sessions and accommodation.

This is an artist led art residency, at this time we have no funding, but the artist is welcome to get external funding to participate in the residency and we will happily provide any documentation needed for the application. €1250 for 22 days/nights stay. The fee includes weekly guided excursions, regular hikes, brainstorming sessions and accommodation.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - 3 private bedrooms with work desk, shared kitchen, shared bathroom, shared studio, shared communal spaces, many outdoor terraces with stunning views. Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus.
- **Studio Access:** Provided - Large indoor shared studio space with a wood stove; each bedroom has a work desk; outdoor terraces with worktables and stunning views around the property, as well as endless nature surrounding the house. Very good Wi-fi.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 3, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 5, 2026
- **Program Start:** September 5, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.waterandrocknature.org/apply.html