Organizer Information
KAMP is organized by the Creative Body Institute (CBI), an artist-run non-profit dedicated to expanding work in embodiment, interdependence, and temporality. Hosted in a sustainable eco-art hermitage on the slopes of Mount Lepetymnos, the highest mountain on Lesbos Island, the program emphasizes a "life art" ethos and collective stewardship.
Title & Description
KAMP: Queer Life/Art Residency.
This intensive, nature-integrated program invites queer and trans practitioners to explore queer ecologies, ecofeminist practices, and human/more-than-human collaborations. The residency is designed as a communal "hermitage" experience where the act of sustaining the living space—through shared rhythms, collective cooking, and off-grid living—is an integral part of the creative process.
2026 Residency Tracks:
- Track 1: Experimental Media & Performativity (July 22 – Aug. 10): Installation, sound, video, and interactive components.
- Track 2: Relational & Site-Responsive Work (Aug. 14 – Sept. 2): Projects emphasizing exchange between humans and the environment.
- Track 3: Body-Based & Durational Practice (Sept. 4 – Sept. 26): Exploration of ritual, movement, and corporeality.
- Track 4: Writer in Residence (Concurrent with Tracks 1-3): Focused on exegesis, publications, or embodied research writing.
Categories
Performance, Installation, Sound, Dance, Experimental Visual Work, Writing, Eco-Art.
Eligibility
- Identity: Open to queer and trans-identifying artists worldwide.
- Infrastructure Note: The site features unpaved terrain and rustic infrastructure; artists should be comfortable with off-grid living (solar power, limited WiFi, communal bathrooms).
- Group Size: 5–7 artists are selected per cohort.
Program Benefits and Awards
- Accommodation: Rustic cabin-based housing (Queer Family, Cozy, or Sanctuary cabins).
- Mentorship: Support from CBI artist-faculty, including peer exchange and structured programming.
- Meals: Groceries for shared vegetarian/pescatarian meals are included and collectively managed.
- Documentation: Professional photo and video documentation of work-in-progress.
Fees & Co-Funding
- Total Cost: €2,500
- CBI Funded Portion: €1,350
- Artist Contribution: €1,150 (excludes travel, insurance, and personal items).
- Contribution Waiver: One full waiver is available per cohort based on financial need.
- Application Fee: None (Deposit of €100 due upon acceptance).
Application Requirements
- Project Description: 350-word proposal relative to your chosen track.
- Work Samples: 1–2 links to previous work and an optional portfolio.
- Artist Bio: 350 words.
- Collective Living Statement: Answers to three questions regarding your engagement with shared infrastructures and artistic dialogue.
How to Apply?
Submit the online application via the Creative Body Institute website. Apply to KAMP here.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: May 24, 2026 (23:59 CET).
- Interview Period: May 25–29, 2026.
- Final Notifications: June 1, 2026.
Location
Greece, Lesbos Island (Mount Lepetymnos).
Additional Details
KAMP is a rustic experience. Applicants should be prepared for solar power limitations and a "stewardship" model of residency. Nearby Skala Eressos offers additional queer/feminist cultural context, making Lesbos a unique hub for the international LGBTQ+ creative community.