APPS CLOSED FOR SUMMER

APPS CLOSED FOR SUMMER ✷

Applications will open Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM CST.

Deadline to Apply is Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST.

Notification of acceptance will be sent out Friday, June 20th, 2025.

2025 LAGO Skiathos Summer Residency

Friday, Sept 5 - Sunday, Sept 21

The LAGO Skiathos Summer Residency invites adventurous creatives of all artistic backgrounds to immerse themselves in 16 days of self-directed exploration on the island of Skiathos, Greece.

This unique cultural exchange program is designed to inspire new ideas, foster collaboration, and create space for reflection in an environment that celebrates creativity and connection.

KEY DETAILS

The Summer Residency is designed to provide you with the space and stimulus needed to explore your practice, excite your senses and challenge yourself while connecting with like-minded adventurous creatives.

Over 16 days, you’ll challenge yourself to work on your projects to present at our final exhibition, enjoy home-cooked meals, cultural excursions around the Sporades (yes we are going to Skopelos too!!), and immerse yourself in the inspiring landscapes of Skiathos.

  • DATES: FRIDAY SEPT 5 - SUNDAY SEPT 21, 2025

    LOCATION: A TRADITIONAL 1930S VILLA ON THE ISLAND OF SKIATHOS, GREECE, IN THE MAIN TOWN.

  • COST: €2000 PER RESIDENT

    WHAT’S INCLUDED:

    • SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS FOR 16 DAYS AND FULL ACCESS TO OUR ACRE OF LAND.

    • TWO MEALS PER DAY (BREAKFAST & DINNER) AND ONE MEALS OUT.

    • LOCAL EXCURSIONS: SAILING TRIP, LOCAL TOUR OF THE ISLAND’S MONASTERIES, GUIDED HIKING AND FORAGING, SWIMMING/SPEARFISHING, PARTICIPATION IN OUR FINAL GROUP EXHIBITION.

  • TRAVEL COSTS: RESIDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING AND COVERING THEIR TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SKIATHOS, INCLUDING ACCOMODATION BEFORE/AFTER RESIDENCY DATES, FLIGHTS, FERRIES, OR OTHER TRANSFERS.

    CREATIVE MATERIALS: PLEASE BRING ANY MATERIALS OR TOOLS NEEDED FOR YOUR WORK. UPON ACCEPTANCE WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN ORDERING SUPPLIES TO SHIP DIRECTLY TO THE ISLAND IF NEEDED.

    PERSONAL EXPENSES: ANY ADDITIONAL MEALS, SNACKS, OR EXCURSIONS BEYOND THE PROGRAMMING FEE ARE AT THE RESIDENT’S DISCRETION.

RESIDENCY OBJECTIVES & EXPECTATIONS

We welcome adventurous creatives of all backgrounds and disciplines to apply. We want to be clear - so long as you are serious about your craft and serious about using your time with us to broaden your imaginative horizons - you are most welcome.

While you’ll be in charge of your own time and focus, the residency highly encourages participation in excursions, group activities, and communal meals designed to foster connection and collaboration.

Capsule Project: Each resident will create a Capsule Project that reflects their experience at LAGO Skiathos, this could be a single piece or a collection of works. This does not need to be a completed body of work, but should capture the essence of your time with us.

Final Exhibition: Friday September 19, 2025— At the close of the residency, residents will present their Capsule Projects at our Final Exhibition that takes place in the villa. This celebration is a highlight of the program and includes a party with our friends and the local community!

COMMUNITY ASPECTS

At LAGO, the villa is more than just a place to stay—it’s our home and creative hub where residents can connect and create. Our friends stop by often and it has become a place that we all love to be!

Accommodations

You’ll find shared rooms (two residents per room) with comfortable beds, linens and towels provided, three shared bathrooms, and access to laundry. The villa also features a shared kitchen for communal meal and snack prep outside of the provided daily meals or dietary restrictions. You’ll find cozy living spaces, including a traditional Greek stone kalivi for relaxation with a fireplace and handmade sitting couch by our friend Myra, perfect for reading and writing.

The villa’s larger saloni has a big Victorian table meant for group meals/coworking and a smaller atelier for artistic work. Surrounding the LAGO villa is one acre of grounds that include a variety of fruit trees and a large covered stone kiosk for outdoor meals/coworking.

We are a five minute walk to the sea and local cafes, directly across from the island’s main grocery store, and a fifteen minute walk to beautiful beaches and the main town.

Food

Daily meals are a central part of the residency’s communal experience and most will be cooked by our co-founder, Vasili. Breakfast and dinner will be thoughtfully prepared, emphasizing local and seasonal ingredients, while the shared kitchen is always available for you to prepare your own snacks or additional meals. Residents will have the opportunity to share a special meal with the group, so come ready with your favorite recipe.

FEES

What’s Included in the Residency Fee:

The €2,000 residency fee covers:

  • Shared accommodations for 16 days.

  • Two meals per day (breakfast and dinner) and one meal out.

  • Access to the villa’s shared spaces: saloni, atelier, kiosk, kitchen, and grounds.

  • Cultural group excursions including: a sailing trip, tours of the island’s monasteries and historical sites, demo and class at a 4th generation UNESCO ceramic studio, guided hiking and herbal foraging trips, and programming with the local community.

  • Transportation to and from the airport on Skiathos (pick up on Sept. 5 and drop off Sept. 21).

  • Participation in the Final Exhibition.

*Upon acceptance, residents are expected to complete a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the residency fee by June 23, 2025 to secure their spot and the remaining balance will be paid in full by August 1, 2025.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE 2025 SUMMER RESIDENCY

Who Should Apply:

We welcome adventurous creatives of all backgrounds and disciplines to apply. We want to be clear - so long as you are serious about your craft and serious about using your time with us to broaden your imaginative horizons - you are most welcome.

Some out of the ordinary creatives we have hosted include - writer, chef, philosopher, permaculturist, film director, jeweller, and quilter.

How to Apply:

The application will include:

  • A series of short essay questions

  • Project statement/statement of intent to outline your goals for the residency.

  • A short prompted video (up to one minute)

  • Small portfolio to show us your work (up to 5 images).

Applications will populate below on June 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM CST.

Deadline to Apply is Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST.

Notification of acceptance will be sent out Friday, June 20, 2025.