bEam arts
ARTIST RESIDENCY & GALLERY IN THESSALONIKI
INFO
bEam arts residency offers an active and supportive environment for artists, academics, and designers seeking the space and time to create, experiment, and connect. Our program welcomes up to 3 artists from different disciplines to stay from 1 or 2 months. Situated in a vibrant cultural hub, the residency provides well-equipped facilities, studios, and an exhibition area that allows residents to develop and showcase their work. The program is designed to foster an open and collaborative atmosphere where creatives from diverse disciplines can explore new ideas and engage in cross-disciplinary dialogues. With access to various resources and a welcoming community, artists are encouraged to expand their practice in a place that values both innovation and tradition.
A key feature of the residency is its emphasis on community engagement and collaboration. Residents are encouraged to use the space to organize events, workshops, and other activities that involve the local community, creating a dynamic exchange of ideas and fostering connections beyond the studio walls. Whether through public lectures, installations, or hands-on workshops, the residency provides a platform for artists, academics, and designers to share their work and insights with a broader audience. This engagement not only enriches the residency experience but also contributes to the vibrant cultural fabric of Thessaloniki.
Applications are done through an open call
OBJECTIVES
The objective of our program is to provide a space where each artist-in-residency can feel free to create and explore their artistic ideas. We encourage artists to take ownership of their program and use the space in a way that best suits their needs. Our goal is to foster an environment that inspires creativity and allows artists to fully immerse themselves into their work, network within our growing community and be mentored by team members. Each artist-in-residence is expected to develop their proposed project.
FACILITIES
RESIDENCY STUDIOS
The studios are located in a shared space divided into individual workspaces, each approximately 10 square meters. Each workspace comes with a desk and a storage unit. The studios are available from 8 am to 10 pm
EXHIBITION SPACE
The residency space transforms into an exhibition space where the final show takes place.
WORKSHOP
A well equipped communal workshop for small to large scale projects.
STUDY AREA
The separate space above the studios and workshop is a clean area for meetings and desk work.
BACKYARD
The backyard that can be used as a relaxation area or adapted to suit the needs of specific projects.
PROGRAMME
The residency program is build to support a vibrant studio practise. We host monthly activities and we provide artists with opportunities to connect, engage with one another, and expand their professional networks. Some of the activities include:
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Portfolio presentations.
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Regular follow up of the project.
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Technical assistance and workshop inductions.
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Final group exhibition at the end of each residency.
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Visits to museums, galleries and art studios in Thessaloniki.
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Opportunity to propose site-specific projects, presentations, workshops and other projects.
ACCOMODATION
We don't provide accommodation at the moment. However, we will be happy to help you find one.
The cost varies depending on the time of year and the location of your apartment.
We collaborate with Thess Residences who offer fully serviced accommodation for much smaller fee for all the artist in residence, one minute walk from the studios.
https://www.thessresidences.com/
If you choose otherwise we recommend staying at Dioikitirio area (west side) or central of the city which is closest to the studio. You can search the following sites:
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Booking.com
If you have any questions about housing, please feel free to contact us and discuss further options.
COST
The cost for each month of residency is €480 with minimum stay of one month plus €150 refundable security deposit. Duo artists are €100 extra (with a history of working in partnership). bEam arts currently does not receive any financial support, therefore we encourage selected artists to apply for funding to cover all costs involved.