“Last time I spoke to some of you at the Acropolis Museum, I shared with you a vision that is alive in many people here in Athens—as well as in the Greek diaspora—that Greece and Athens ought to be a global center for creation, scholarship, and academia. And ARCAthens aims to provide a positive contribution to an already energized, pulsing city. I’m thrilled to see that in 2019, this idea of residencies exists with many others. There are several new programs active in Athens, and we have already begun dialogues and collaborations with them. I look forward to more residencies opening up, supporting artists, enriching dialogue, and collaborating in the great city. “