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Onassis AiR Open Call 2026/27

Submission deadline: 03.03.26

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After six successful years supporting nearly 250 Fellows from around the world, Οnassis AiR has become a container of cross-disciplinary exchange among local and international art practitioners and researchers.

Process, research, and experimentation are at the core of the residency program, which welcomes artists from a wide range of fields. During the residency, participants are invited to delve deeper into their practice without the pressure of presenting a final work.

Serving as a point of access to the ecosystem of Onassis Culture, Onassis AiR offers participants the opportunity to explore future production, co-production, or presentation possibilities and receive support for the international trajectory of their work.

Through connection with the curatorial team of Onassis Stegi and a tailored mentoring scheme, Onassis AiR Fellows can develop their research or projects under the guidance of experienced art professionals, while expanding their knowledge and networks in their respective fields.

Community-building is integral to the Onassis AiR program: all Fellows take part in a range of collective activities, including a peer-to-peer feedback workshop, curated visits, research exchanges, and community meetings.

In each residency cycle, participants are involved in a series of public events, the Onassis AiR Open Days, carefully shaped around their practices. These events take place approximately midway through the residency and focus not on presenting a “final” work, but on the creative process that leads to it. Offering the public a glimpse into the diverse disciplines and projects developed throughout the residency, the Onassis AiR Open Days have become a meeting point for the creative scene of Athens.

Situated in the European south and the eastern Mediterranean, Onassis AiR creates space for dialogue, idea-sharing, and engagement with current issues, recognizing the necessity of addressing the tensions and challenges that arise both within its immediate context and across an ever-shifting global landscape.

Apply here for all Onassis AiR Residencies (excl. Technical) and here for Onassis AiR Technical Residencies, by March 3, 2026, 12:00 noon (UTC+2).
To apply, you must first create a personal account in the Onassis Directory.

For the 2026/27 Open Call, Onassis AiR offers thirty (30) new opportunities across all fields including (but not limited to): Visual Arts, Theater, Dance, Sound, Art & Advanced Technologies, Filmmaking, Applied Arts, Curatorial, and Writing practices, as well as their hybrid iterations.

For the 2026/27 season, the program:
  • Introduces a new opportunity to conduct research and develop a project in collaboration with the Cavafy Archive.
  • Continues its focus on crafts and material-based practices. With the expansion of the program at Onassis Ready, the aim is to further enrich the Onassis AiR community with practitioners working in the broader field of applied arts (including fashion, sculpture, and design), strengthening the coexistence of artists within an environment of ongoing exploration.
  • Continues to provide technical and production support for performing arts and digital productions through dedicated Technical Residencies, aimed at professionals eager to develop their skills in the above fields.
  • Remains committed to supporting artists in thoughtful and responsible ways. Acknowledging the increasingly precarious working conditions for art professionals in Greece and internationally, as well as the rising cost of living in Athens, the residency has been adapted to offer stronger financial support through an enhanced artist fee and production budget.
2026/27 residency cycles:

The current ONASSIS AiR OPEN CALL 2026/27 invites applications for a 10-week residency that takes place in Athens, Greece, between September 2026 and July 2027.

The residencies are organized into three cycles:

  • Fall (14 September 2026 – 27 November 2026)
  • Spring (8 February 2027 – 16 April 2027)
  • Summer (10 May 2027 – 16 July 2027)

Photo: Alexandra Sarantopoulou

The Onassis AiR Fellows for 2025/26

Onassis AiR community

Investing in long-term interconnection, Onassis AiR wishes to remain open to anyone who has previously taken part in its programs. All Fellows become members of the Onassis AiR community and enjoy equal and ongoing access to residency spaces and resources, with opportunities to interact with previous program participants, collaborators, and invited guests through a series of collective activities and events.

Αpplication form

Please note that each applicant may submit only one application and/or project proposal.

You can read more about the available residency strands below and find more information about the application form on the FAQs pages, in order to determine which option best suits your needs and apply accordingly.

Apply here for all Onassis AiR Residencies (excl. Technical Residencies)

Submission deadline: March 3, 2026, 12:00 noon (UTC+2).
To apply, you must first create a personal account in the Onassis Directory.

Apply here for the Onassis AiR Technical Residencies
TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING
  • Interview availability:
    Applicants are expected to be available for a one-on-one, online interview (approx. 30 minutes) with the Onassis AiR team, scheduled between April 27 and May 25, 2026.
  • Residency commitment:
    The program requires a full-time commitment for the entire selected period. All participants are expected to engage in a series of collective activities, including a peer-to-peer feedback workshop, collective lunches, and curated visits. In addition, throughout the duration of the program, the Onassis AiR Fellows have regular check-in meetings with the Onassis AiR team and/ or the Onassis ONX, Theater & Dance, and Cavafy Archive curatorial teams to support their work in progress. By joining the program, you agree to be available full-time for the duration of your residency.
  • Presence in Athens:
    Physical presence in Athens for the majority of the residency period is a prerequisite of the program, as on-site engagement is a central component of the program experience. In cases where certain projects may require field research outside the city, participants are expected to discuss and arrange any periods of remote work in advance and in direct communication with the Onassis AiR team.
  • Participation in Open Days:
    Onassis AiR Fellows are expected to take part in the Open Days, a series of two-day public events scheduled midway through each residency cycle. This is an opportunity to engage with the local audience and art professionals. During the Open Days, Fellows share their artistic research and work in progress through formats such as short presentations, talks, multimedia installations, soundscapes, performances, or screenings.
  • Shared workspaces:
    The Onassis AiR spaces, both at Neos Kosmos and at Onassis Ready, are designed as co-working environments, requiring all participants to be considerate of and adaptable to the needs of others. There is a possibility of booking ad hoc individual working or rehearsal studios, subject to space availability and capacity.

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