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  The Road To Elefsina | 8-day Intensive Artist Residency on the Mysteries of
  Art in Athens & Elefsina
description: >-
  8-day intensive residency in Athens and Elefsina with workshops in
  storytelling, performance and video around the Greek myth of death and
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organization: FaveLAB
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deadline: '2026-09-15'
location: 'Athens, Attica, Greece'
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compensationRange: >-
  No payment to the artist; the residency fee is paid by the artist (1,080.00 €
  with single accommodation, or 790.00 € with own accommodation).
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  - visual art
  - design
  - craft
  - jewelry
  - ceramics
  - performance
  - photography
  - filmmaking
  - art theory
  - textile
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# The Road To Elefsina | 8-day Intensive Artist Residency on the Mysteries of Art in Athens & Elefsina

**Hosted by:** FaveLAB

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Athens, Attica, Greece | **Deadline:** September 15, 2026

## About This Program

> "The Eleusinian mysteries — the Greek myth of death and rebirth, and the mysteries of transcendence"

The Road To Elefsina aims at expanding the artists’ spectrum of cultural experiences, and offer insight into the beginnings of civilization. The learning program enhances artists’ understanding of how art and poetry may have a soothing effect on human agonies.

The Athens residency includes intensive workshops in storytelling, performance and video, and promotes the artists’ work through presentation, catalogue and participation in video festivals. The physical residency follows an online introduction to the significance of Greek heritage for contemporary artists.

- Guided tours and open air workshops in Athens and Elefsina.
- Workshops & e-workshop on the history and mythology of Elefsina + narrative and storytelling + concept and storyboard + video and photography.
- Concept, idea and design of objects; video script and shooting.

### Expectations towards the artist

The open call is addressed to artists from various disciplines and focuses on objects, performance, jewelry, textiles, and their special connection to the mysteries of transcendence.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Disciplines:** visual art, design, craft, jewelry, ceramics, performance, photography, filmmaking, art theory, textile
- **Age Requirements:** 30+ years old
- **Note:** Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

The residency, workshop, and presentation project is aimed at visual artists, designers, craftspeople, jewelry makers, ceramicists, performers, photographers, filmmakers, and art theorists who wish to immerse themselves in the Greek myth of death and rebirth.

Expectations towards the artist

The minimum age for participants is 30 years.

### Additional Requirements

Send your application to favelab.info@gmail.com including a motivation letter, your CV, and your website and/or social media link(s). Also include your preferred residency date(s) and your preferred accommodation option.

## Compensation & Benefits

No payment to the artist; the residency fee is paid by the artist (1,080.00 € with single accommodation, or 790.00 € with own accommodation).

The residency fee is paid by the artist. It depends on the accommodation option selected: A – Accommodation included, single accommodation per artist: 1,080.00 € – payable in three installments. B – Artist with own accommodation: participation fee: 790.00 € – payable in two installments.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - 8 days/7 nights accommodation in downtown Athens. Artists will be accommodated in our studio apartments in the center of Athens. Option A includes single accommodation per artist; option B is for artists with their own accommodation. Upon request, artists have the option to extend their stay by additional days.
- **Studio Access:** Provided - A workspace is included in the studio/accommodation.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 15, 2026
- **Program Start:** November 15, 2026
- **Program End:** November 22, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** favelab.info@gmail.com

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://favelab.net/opencall-elefsina.html