Creative Impact
Fellows Tomashi Jackson and Miranda Lash collaborated on the acclaimed Across the Universe exhibition tour, which expanded critical dialogues around race, place, and history across five major institutions: the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver), Tufts University Art Galleries (TUAG), and the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH), Institute of Contemporary Arts SF (ICA San Francisco), Institute of Contemporary Arts Philadelphia (ICA Philadelphia)
Fellow Larry Ossei-Mensah curated the Athens Biennial, bringing an international perspective to one of Greece’s most significant contemporary art events.
Fellow Tariku Shiferaw’s print edition made during ARCAthens Residency at EPI featured at the New York Print Center, continuing his examination of mark-making and Black cultural identity.
Fellow Maro Michalakakos participates in “By Way of: Material and Motion in the Guggenheim Collection” exhibition, organized by Naomi Beckwith.
ARCAthens Founding President Bill Fagaly’s unexpected passing in May 2021 has inspired his dear friend Lynda Benglis to join ARCAthens in establishing a memorial fund.
The Bill Fagaly Fund For the Future memorial fund will be used to realize Bill’s dream for ARCAthens, to provide opportunity and support to Visual Artists, Curators, and Scholars to further their research by fostering international dialogue, cooperation, and understanding between Greece and the USA.
Unique Promise & Growth in a Time of Challenge
Athens, New Orleans, New York, Sag Harbor: In the face of ongoing challenges, these vibrant locations have emerged as thriving hubs of cultural and social renewal. Each location boasts a rich tapestry of history, art, and innovation, making them compelling destinations for artists and scholars alike.
Athens, Greece: Despite economic adversity, Athens continues to experience a cultural and social renaissance. Its artistic landscape is characterized by a unique blend of tradition and innovation, making it a captivating and nourishing destination for artists and thinkers. The city’s commitment to preserving its cultural heritage while nurturing new creative endeavors has resulted in a dynamic and evolving cultural ecosystem.
The creative energy in the city is palpable. Art and ideas are being pursued with increasing vigor, and the recent growing activities by artists, joined by the profound institutional expansion, signify a maturation in the state of contemporary art and expression in Athens.
New York, USA: As one of the world’s most dynamic cultural capitals, New York City remains a magnet for creative minds from every discipline. Its vibrant neighborhoods, vast network of art institutions, and unparalleled diversity create an environment where innovation thrives. ARCAthens’ presence in New York connects Fellows to the pulse of contemporary culture while offering opportunities for dialogue, visibility, and collaboration across an extraordinary range of communities and practices.
New Orleans, USA: Nestled in the heart of the United States, New Orleans offers a rich blend of history, culture, and artistic innovation. Beyond its thriving visual art community, the city’s vibrant music scene, diverse culinary traditions, and lively neighborhoods provide fertile ground for artistic exploration. New Orleans’ resilience in the face of adversity, including the challenges posed by climate change, adds depth to the artistic discourse and makes it an ideal location for research and growth.
Sag Harbor / The Hamptons, USA: Situated at the eastern end of Long Island, Sag Harbor and the surrounding Hamptons offer a contrasting yet complementary environment, intimate, reflective, and steeped in artistic legacy. Long a haven for writers, painters, and thinkers, the region’s enduring creative spirit and proximity to major East End cultural institutions make it an ideal setting for focused research and exchange. Surrounded by nature and history, Fellows find in Sag Harbor the time and space to reflect, create, and connect ideas formed in Athens, New Orleans, and New York with new perspectives.
The concept of “Philoxenia,” deeply rooted in ancient Greek culture, extends a warm welcome to Athens, the Bronx, and New Orleans, making them ideal hosts for visiting artists. As program providers and hosts, we are dedicated to enriching these cities culturally and economically. The impact of our Fellows extends far beyond their time in these cities, as they carry their work, experiences, and knowledge back to their home countries, becoming ambassadors of the ideals embodied in our program.
ARCAthens wishes to express its support and compassion for all those we have lost in the pandemic and from violence against the Black community.
If you would like to support ARCAthens, there is no better time than now. Please consider contributing so we may continue our work promoting cultural exchange between New York and Athens. Make your contribution, knowing it keeps the doors open and the Team of ARCAthens employed during COVID 19 and beyond. It will also directly support the artists and curators we give Fellowships to. Their intelligence and creative activism is bringing equity, justice, beauty, and joy into our world.
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