Eligibility
The encaustic residency under the guidance of Atelier Eirene is available to any artist, both emerging and established, even those with a rudimentary knowledge of the technique. We encourage artists from all over the world curious about expanding their practice in this ancient/modern medium on the Cycladic island of IOS. While the residency is focused on wax techniques including encaustic photography and encaustic sculpture, visual artist working in other mediums especially watercolor, printmaking, ceramics, acrylics and oils can also be accommodated.
Additionally, other creatives can be hosted including writers/poets, filmmakers, sculptors esp in stone, photographers, book makers, researchers, scholars, scientists, etc.
Because of the visually breathtaking scenery of the native landscape and the atmospheric effects of the Cycladic sun, the residency would be especially worthwhile for plein aire landscape artists. As the island hosts a beautiful amphitheater, the Odyseas Elytis Theater, that can seat up to 1,100 spectators, playwrights, musical performers, dancers and those interested in ancient dramaturgic and stagecraft would be welcome to create new work.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED YEAR-ROUND on a ROLLING BASIS for Fall (September -November) and Spring (March-May) residency periods.
Summer residencies also available, please inquire for availability.
Application Materials
For artists:
-project proposal (one page, 600 words max)
-bio/resume/cv
-artist statement (maximum 300 words)
-three recent work samples
For other creatives:
-project proposal (one page, 600 words)
-bio/resume/
-publications
-2 work samples, if applicable
We are open to receiving proposals for other projects by contacting us via email. Artists with special needs are especially encouraged to apply.
Costs:
The residency costs are intended to cover the general cost of running of the program and not just the accommodations and work spaces. These costs include an ample supply of wooden panels of various sizes, encaustic medium, oil sticks, paper, heat guns, griddles, pigments, pastels, Crayon d’Arche, mark making tools, stencils, charcoal, and the electrical fees of running the equipment, cleaning and maintenance. Accepted applicants are expected to cover their own transportation costs to and from the island. Residency DOES NOT include ferry or airplane tickets. We do, however, pick up residents from the port of Ios and settle them into their spaces.
Island living entails a slightly higher cost of living as many products may be limited and more expensive than what you would expected on the mainland. Keep this in mind.
Residency costs depend on the duration of the residency. There is a different price for residents who wish to include breakfast, lunch and light dinner. The breakdown is as follows:
Fall Season (September 15 -November 15)
Spring Season (March 15-May 30) per person per week of residency; a 2 week residency stay is preferred.
Large space (two bedroom maisonette with its own studio space; can accommodate 2 artists with a companion.
With two meals a day. Without meals: living & work space
800 Euros per week 500 Euros per week
Smaller studio space (for one person with outside work space)
With two meals a day Without two meals: living & work space
400 Euros per week 250 Euros per week
For the summer high season the residency pauses for Expressive Arts Retreats and Workshops. If you need to attend in the summer months (the island gets crowded, noisy, and touristy), we can arrange spaces in another village of the island. Please contact us via email for any specific dates you needed.
The above prices include:
-Accommodations in apartments with private kitchen, bathroom, A/C, washing machine
-private studio space with encaustic equipment as well as outside common working areas and a sheltered sheep shed for creating
• lounge sitting areas in the gardens and outdoors terraces
• Electricity, water, Wi-Fi access
• Linen and towels
• Exhibition opportunities in the annual WindMill space in Chora
• Free entrance to the Gaitis-Simosis Museum
• Free entrance at A Journey through Ios photographic exhibit
• Free entrance at Skarkos archeological settlement in Koubara
• Discounts at local restaurants and tavernas
• Discounts for rental cars and ATVs at Road Runner iOS
• Discount at the Mylopotas Water Sports
• Discount at Diaseli Cheese and Wine Tasting Folk Museum at Aghia Theodoti
• Transportation to and from the port of IOS for arrival/departure depending on the time of arrival/departure)
REFUND POLICY
A refundable security deposit of € 100 (to be refunded if there is no damage) and a non refundable deposit of € 400 is required once the applicant receives the letter of acceptance. Balance is due no later than two months before the residency begins. In case of cancellation or rescheduling, the cost of residency is due unless we find a replacement for your spot.
We strongly recommend that you take the necessary steps to adequately cover yourself against illness, accidents, etc, before leaving your home country. Atelier Eirene will not be responsible, at any time or under any circumstances, for medical fees in case of illness, accident, etc. Please be prepared and covered with medical insurance although there is a small public clinic on the island and private doctors.