Milos Art Residency

Rest. Create.

Apply to the Art Residency

Welcome to the Milos Art Residency — a creative sanctuary for women.

Milos is a volcanic island with a pulse of its own. Named the World’s Best Island and the Greek Island of the Summer, it’s a landscape that reveals its beauty slowly: turquoise coves, lunar rock formations, villages carved from stone.

This is the island where the Venus de Milo was found — an ancient reminder that art, beauty, and the feminine have always lived here.

Come rest. Come create. Come meet the part of you that emerges only on an island like this.

  • Courtyard.

  • Living Room.

  • Kitchen.

  • Bedroom.

  • Bathroom.

  • Kitchen.

  • Art Studio.

  • Art Studio Courtyard.

General Information

  • This is a multi-disciplinary art residency for women at any stage of their artistic journey. This includes writers, dancers, painters, song-writers, ceramicists, textile artists, and more.

    The Residency is self-directed and a solo Residency. This means you will have the property to yourself. Residents can opt into a guided ritualized container called The Creative Play Cycle, a course that guides through the elemental cycle with the goal of sparking Play within your own practice during the Residency. This is optional and not required.

    Artist stays are a minimum of two weeks. If you would like to stay longer, please indicate so in your application. Additional rooms may open up in 2027.

  • Outside: 

    The property is next to an old Greek church with a courtyard, herb garden, and olive tree. Two parking spaces are available.

    Living Room: 

    Spacious Cycladic minimalism. White built in couch with white cushions. Traditional Greek shelving.

    Bedroom: 

    Queen bed with a desk station. Air conditioning in bedroom and living room. (Additional rooms may open up in 2027).

    Kitchen: 

    Fully stocked kitchen with a window that looks out to an Olive tree, cooking herbs, and lavender.

    A Large Art Studio: 

    Next door the very large (64 square meters) sits waiting for your creations. Wifi is included in both living space and Art Studio. There is a large table and a desk with a slop sink. There is a separate courtyard that is accessible from the Art Studio. Please note, this space does not have heating or air conditioning. 

  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The process is:

    • Step 1: Fill out and submit the application which includes uploading 3 pieces of work.

    • Step 2: Sign up for a 30 minute interview + time to ask questions.

    • Step 3: You will be notified within 1 week if you are accepted to the Milos Art Residency after the interview.

    • Step 4: Upon acceptance, you will have 1 week to submit Residency payment including the Damage Deposit + sign the Milos Art Residency House Rules contract to keep your space reserved.

    If you apply once and are accepted, you are eligible to come again.

  • Winter: The island is quiet, the land is alive and loud. This is the perfect time for deep work. Flights are the cheapest. Temperature is 50s-60s F.

    Spring:The poppies and pink flowers are in bloom. The island is waking up. Perfect for experimental projects. Flights are decent prices if booked at least 1 month ahead. Temperature is 50s-70s F.

    Fall: Theisland still feels summer-y but with less tourists. This is the perfect time for re-working a current project. Flights are decent prices if booked at least 1 month ahead. Temperature is 60s-70s F.

  • We accept artists for two weeks at a time. If you would like to stay longer than two weeks, please indicate so in your application.

    February:

    • Feb 1 - Feb 14: $1,000

    • Feb 15 - Feb 28: $1,000

    March:

    • March 1 - 14: $1,250

    • March 15 - 30: $1,250

    April:

    • April 1 - 14: $1,500

    • April 15 - 30: $1,500

    May:

    • May 1 - May 14: $2,000

    September:

    • Sept 15 - Sept 30: $2,000

    October:

    • Oct 1 - Oct 15: $1,500

    • Oct 16 - Oct 31: $1,500

    November:

    • Nov 1 - Nov 15: Scholarship Slot (free with a security deposit for any damages.)

    • Nov 16 - Nov 30: $1,250

    Please note, artists are also responsible for paying the Greek Climate Tax (2 EUR / day Nov - Mar and 10 EUR / day April - Oct) in person upon arrival.

    This Residency cost includes:

    • On the ground point of contact who can help with any issues during your stay, can arrange a pick up from the ferry or airport on the island, can give you tips for the island.  (approx $750 / mo)

    • Utilities. ($200 / mo)

    • Wifi. ($50 / mo)

    • Cleaning ($100). Additional cleaning during your stay can be arranged upon request and paid by the Artist.

    • Part of each Art Resident’s fee will go toward sponsoring at least 1 free slot to another Artist.

    Damage Deposit: $300 USD is required once the applicant receives the letter of acceptance, due within one week to reserve their spot. This will also serve as a Damage Deposit if any damage is done to the property. This will be returned to the Artist after the Residency stay assuming the property is left in good order.

    Cancellation: The Art Residency fee is final and non refundable. If the Artist needs to cancel for any reason, the Residency fee will not be refunded.

    Traveler’s Insurance: Milos Art Residency strongly encourages Artists who attend to purchase traveler’s insurance.

Join the Global
Artist Community.

Creative Saturdays Membership

Join this monthly creative circle for women who want momentum, accountability, and a supportive place to make their art feel alive again. It’s a gentle structure that helps you create consistently — with others beside you.

What you get:

  • 2x a Month Live Sessions (Zoom): Session 1: Seasoned Artists share their stories. Session 2: A guided Co-working container to make real progress on your craft. Session replays if you can’t attend live, no obligation to attend all of them.

  • Private Creative Community: A safe space to share trade secrets with other artists, celebrate each others wins, and create together.

  • Monthly Prompts: Gentle nudges to keep your practice moving, with a focus on ease.

Membership is $33/month - All Milos Residency applicants receive a complimentary month.
Beginning January 2026. Consider it your doorway into the wider field of artists gathering to support each other, even before you land in Greece.

FAQ

Apply to the Art Residency

  • You can bring a partner for an additional $500 USD for two weeks. We do not currently accommodate children or pets.

  • Artists are responsible for their own supplies. There is a basic art supply store on the island but it is minimal. The suggestion is to pick up materials at art supplies stores in Athens. 

  • Yes, there is one free slot the first two weeks of November. The Artist is required to pay for their own travel expenses and also a $500 security deposit in case there are any damages. This will be returned to the Artist if the Residency is left in the condition it was found.

    Milos Art Residency is open and seeking partnerships with foundations supporting female artists to sponsor more grants. Please reach out!

  • No you do not, there are walkable beaches and a grocery store a 10 minute walk from the property. If you do want to easily get around the island, you can rent a car or scooter in Athens and bring it on the ferry to Milos.

  • You can fly to the Milos airport or take the Minoan ferry from Pireaus Greece near Athens (before May, this ferry leaves at 9PM in Piraeus and arrives at 1:30AM at Milos) - after May there are more frequent ferries. 

  • Your travel plans to and from the Art Residency are your responsibility and you are liable for any changes. Our suggestion is to buy travel insurance in advance from Faye. Many travel insurance companies also cover health related expenses. Please note there will be no refunds if the Artist experiences travel interruptions.

  • Yes! However you will not receive the complimentary free month that applicants to the Art Residency receive.