Return2Ithaca

25/05/2026

Stratos Maragos is a Greek photographer based in Athens whose work explores landscape, archives, memory and the traces of history. His practice focuses on photographic storytelling through places, historical narratives and personal memory, often connected to the Greek Civil War and former battlefields. He has participated in international workshops and exhibitions, with works presented in Greece and abroad.

11/05/2026

Meet , one of this year’s residency artists.

An award-winning visual artist, researcher, and activist from Brazil, her work explores the political power of photography through environmental and human rights narratives, approached from a decolonial Global South perspective. Her projects have been exhibited internationally and featured in platforms including The Guardian, LensCulture, and Photoworks.

05/05/2026

The group exhibition “She Returns” opens at House of Lucie on Thursday, May 7, as part of the Women’s Photo Festival 2026.

Featuring women photographers from the Return2Ithaca residency, the exhibition explores the idea of return as a continuous, evolving experience, across places, memories, and bodies.

🗓 Opening: May 7, 19:00
📍 House of Lucie
📅 Duration: May 7–30

01/05/2026

The group exhibition “She Returns” opens at on Thursday, May 7, as part of the Women’s Photo Festival 2026.

Featuring women photographers from the Return2Ithaca residency, the exhibition explores the idea of return as a continuous, evolving experience across places, memories, and bodies.

🗓 Opening: May 7, 19:00
📍 House of Lucie
📅 Duration: May 7–30

22/04/2026

We are proud to announce the final selection of artists for the 2026 Residency Program 🎉

We warmly congratulate all selected artists and thank everyone who applied for sharing their work with us.

Stay tuned for more updates 💛

21/03/2026

09/03/2026

Few days left! 🎉

Our Open Call has been extended until March 15!

This is your chance to become part of Return2Ithaca 2026 dive into Ithaca’s breathtaking landscape, connect with inspiring artists, and collaborate with experienced curators in a truly unique creative setting.

Don’t miss the opportunity to grow, create, and share your vision with an international community of art lovers and makers.

✨ Apply now and join us on this unforgettable artistic journey!

🔗 More information & applications:
www.return2ithaca.gr

01/03/2026

🎉 Announcement! 🎉

We’re excited to share that our Open Call has been extended until March 15!

This is your chance to become part of Return2Ithaca 2026, dive into Ithaca’s breathtaking landscape, connect with inspiring artists, and collaborate with experienced curators in a truly unique creative setting.

Don’t miss the opportunity to grow, create, and share your vision with an international community of art lovers and makers.

✨ Apply now and join us on this unforgettable artistic journey!

🔗 More information & applications: www.return2ithaca.gr

25/02/2026

💥Only a few days left to apply.

OPEN CALL | Return2Ithaca 2026

Join us on the mythical island of Ithaca for the 7th edition of the Return2Ithaca Residency Program for Photographers.

📅 27 August – 10 September 2026
🌊 Theme: “Returning from the sea”

📍 Ithaca, Greece
⏰ Application deadline: 28.02.2026
🔗 return2ithaca.gr

✨ 2 dedicated spots for artists (please mention it in your email).

20/02/2026

OPEN CALL | Return2Ithaca 2026

Join us on the mythical island of Ithaca for the 7th edition of the Return2Ithaca Residency Program for Photographers.

📅 27 August – 10 September 2026
🌊 Theme 2026: “Returning from the sea”

A poetic journey of return, memory, and transformation, inspired by Homer’s Odyssey.

Participants will develop a personal photographic project in close collaboration with international curators, immersed in the landscape, history, and spirit of Ithaca.

📍 Ithaca, Greece
⏰ Application deadline: 28.02.2026
🔗 More information & applications: return2ithaca.gr

✨ Since last year, our residency includes 2 dedicated spots for artists.
If you are a FUTURES artist, please clearly mention it in your application email.