Organizer Information:
The Mudhouse is an artist residency located in the village of Agios Ioannis on the Island of Crete, Greece. The Mudhouse Residency aims to provide artists inspiration derived from an engagement with the stunning natural beauty of its environment, solitude to foster creative growth, an artistic community to enrich professional practices, and an immersive cultural experience within a profoundly rich historical context.
Title & Description: Early Acceptance – Mudhouse Residency Summer 2026
The Mudhouse Residency provides accommodations, studio space, and two meals each day for the two week duration of the residency, in the village of Agios Ioannis, on the Greek island of Crete. Each residency session features a guided tour of the Minoan archaeological site Gournia by archaeobotanist Carly Henkel.
Category:
- Visual art
- Performance
- Photography
- Textile
- Music
- Writing, etc
Eligibility:
International
Location:
Agios Ioannis, Crete, Greece
Key Dates:
- Submission deadline: October 31, 2025
- Residency session dates: Session 1 (June 8-June 22) & Session 2 (June 29-July 13)
Application Fee:
Free ($10 Slideroom)
Awards & Benefits:
2-week residency
Contact Information:
- Website: https://www.mudhouseresidency.com/
- Email: hello@mudhouseresidency.com
- Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mudhouseart/
Additional Information:
The Early Acceptance allows the artist to choose from three residency fee tiers. The residency fee includes accommodations, studio space and two meals each day for the two-week duration of the residency. The artist is responsible for their own travel to the residency, and daily stipend for any groceries, art supplies or excursions outside of the village. Artists who are able to pay the full residency fee may select to pay $4400 in their application. Artists who require a partial fellowship to attend may select to be considered for a partial fellowship, for a residency fee of $3600. Artists who need financial aid in addition to the partial fellowship may select to be considered for the $2800 residency fee and will be asked to perform a job during their residency session. Residency jobs include studio maintenance, exhibition crew and tech assistance. 1/3 of the residencies each year are partially funded and 1/3 of the residencies each year are partially funded with an additional stipend.
