Kimonos Art Center is an independent, non-profit collective based in Paphos, Cyprus. For years, they have been dedicated to fostering a vibrant creative community by gathering a variety of artistic disciplines under one roof. Their goal is to make art and specialized techniques accessible to the public through workshops, classes, and collaborative projects. As a collective, they strive to be a home for creators to exchange ideas, experiment with professional equipment, and connect with the local community. "Episkeptes" is the embodiment of this mission, serving as a bridge between international artists and the rich creative spirit of Cyprus.

"Episkeptes" welcomes artists from around the world to meet, research, and create in a setting that bridges traditional techniques with modern technological tools. They are looking for three international artists of any visual discipline (painters, photographers, installation artists, printmakers, video, and multimedia artists) for a one-month residency.

While the program imposes no fixed concept, they invite artists to engage with the unique identity of Lemba and the broader Cypriot landscape. The organisers are particularly interested in proposals that explore humanitarian, social, or environmental themes, viewing these through the lens of the site—a place where ancient heritage, Mediterranean biodiversity, and contemporary realities coexist. Whether your approach is abstract or documentary, or whether you are mapping local realities onto universal human experiences, they welcome projects that draw inspiration from the historical, cultural, or ecological facets of Lemba, Paphos, or the island of Cyprus.