Open Call for Artists & Iconographers Opening in Athens in January 2027, the new Center for Contemporary Byzantine Art & Iconography (CCBAI) will serve as a dedicated home for the advancement and renewal of the living Byzantine visual tradition in today’s artistic landscape. Its mission is to cultivate a dynamic, creative and thoughtful environment where […]
NEW FOR SUMMER ~ Byzantine Woodcut Printmaking with Fotis Varthis A Special 5 -day Summer Art Workshop in Kolymbari, Crete at the Orthodox Academy Part of the Writing the Light Summer School August 8 – 13, 2026. Open to Beginners or Experienced Artists. As part of the continued growth of the Writing the Light Summer […]
THIS RESIDENCY IS NOW OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS ~ NEW ~ Byzantine Woodcut Printmaking with Fotis Varthis A Summer Art Workshop in Galini, South Eastern Crete August 4 – 8, 2025 Good for Beginners or Experienced. A NEW Summer workshop expanding our annual SUMMER SCHOOL led by Greek artist, master printmaker and engraver, […]
BEGINNING IN-PERSON RESIDENCIES in JANUARY 2026 ~ Official Program Launch in Fall 2026, with Applications now being accepted. NEW ~ Church Wall-Painting Certificate A 2-year Professional Program “More Spacious than the Heavens” at Three Hierarchs Church, Budapest, Hungary Applications Open ~ Official program launch in September 2026, with pre-program residencies and preliminary online drawing […]
Now open for registration for August 2026 — Our 5 Year Anniversary! GEORGE KORDIS ANNUAL SUMMER ICON SCHOOL AUGUST 8 – 18th, 2026 Now held solely on the peaceful island of Crete for optimal immersion in the learning process, this 10-day immersive summer icon painting study program will allow balanced daily studio learning with […]
THIS RESIDENCY IS CURRENTLY ONLY OPEN TO CERTIFICATE STUDENTS. Current Certificate Students are welcome to register using the red button above to receive information on next steps. For others wishing to join, please fill out this form to be added to the waitlist: WAITLIST FORM Being on the list will alert you to the priority […]
After almost three years of planning, a creative dream was fulfilled for a handful of students interested in learning iconography with master iconographer and artist George Kordis in his native country of Greece. For over seven years, Dr. George Kordis and I have partnered together to bring sacred arts training to students around the world, […]
