Illustrating Ethnographies: Drawing the Field

Velanidi Residency, in collaboration with the Greek IBBY International Board on Books for Young People, invites illustrators to apply for the research-based artistic residency Illustrating Ethnographies: Drawing the Field.

The programme will take place in Peleta, South Kynouria, from 21 to 28 June 2026 and will host three illustrators for a week of field research, collective exchange and artistic practice.

Illustrating Ethnographies approaches illustration not only as an aesthetic outcome, but also as a method of observation, knowledge production and ethnographic documentation. The residency combines lectures and workshops on field research, ethnographic notes, oral history and archival research with meetings, conversations and participatory observation within the local community.

The programme is coordinated by Dr Katerina Konstantinou, social anthropologist and art historian.

ELIGIBILITY

The open call is addressed to illustrator members of the Greek Section of IBBY who:

• are interested in research-based artistic practices and interdisciplinary exchange;
• wish to work in the field and explore a small place as a lens through which broader social, cultural and environmental questions may be understood;
• are willing to participate in collective processes of research, exchange and co-creation.

Non-members may find information about joining the Greek Section of IBBY at:
https://greekibby.gr/aitisi/

What is provided

• Accommodation in Peleta for the full duration of the residency
• Participation fee of €1,000, including VAT and all applicable taxes and deductions
• Participation in an organised research and artistic programme
• Opportunities to present work through public activities

Application

Applicants should submit:

• a short CV;
• a portfolio, as a PDF or link;
• a statement of up to 250 words outlining their research or artistic interests and motivation for participating.

Applications should be sent to info@velanidi-residency.gr with the subject line: 2026 Participation Proposal.

Application deadline: 29 March 2026
Results announced: April 2026
Residency dates: 21–28 June 2026

Illustrating Ethnographies is organised by Modal Public Heritage Lab, in collaboration with the Greek Section of IBBY, under the auspices and the support of the Greek Ministry of Culture and with the support of the Municipality of South Kynouria.