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The Department of Modern and Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture informs the public for the arts education programme at the State Gallery of Contemporary Art-Majestic, during June and July 2023:

1. Thursday 22 June 2023 and Thursday 6 July, 19:00-21:00

“Interactive role-playing game for adults: Reception at the Gallery”

A reception with music and cocktails for the opening of the Gallery brings together artists whose works are being exhibited for the first time. There, each artist is confronted with their insecurities, desires, ambitions as well as their ‘inner demons’. They are invited to defend and promote their work, in the framework of a group exhibition.

The aim of this interactive game of role-playing is to enable participants to better understand the temperament of an artist. Participants will analyze artworks in the permanent exhibition and come into contact with some of the most important exhibits in the State Gallery. By filling out a questionnaire, they will be able to create and analyze a character with personalized traits and, by the end of the game, engage in group reflection activities that facilitate a smooth return to everyday life, led by a specialized psychologist.

Designed and facilitated by Way Out Escape Rooms team.

Limited number of participants (10), by order of priority. Reservations required.

For more information: 99883150

2. Saturday 24 June 2023 and Saturday 1, 8 & 15 July 2023, 10:00-13:00

“Summer Mornings: Fun at the Gallery”- Art educational program for children 7-12 years

Young visitors of the State Gallery will have the chance to participate in the program "Summer Mornings: Fun at the Gallery", which promises an unforgettable, fun and interdisciplinary educational experience through contact with the visual arts.

Museum educator Elena Panagiotou and artist Panagiotis Andreou will work together to involve children aged 7-12 in activities that employ contemporary visual and museum education practices.

During the program, they will invite two contemporary artists to contribute to the workshop activities, followed by series of interactive Artist Talks.

The workshop themes draw inspiration from the artworks of the permanent exhibition at the State Gallery, as well as the specific artworks and practice of the guest artists. During the workshops, children will come into contact and experiment with a variety of visual techniques, media and materials.

Designed and facilitated by Elena Panagiotou (museum educator) and Panagiotis Andreou (artist)

Guest artists: Raissa Angeli and NatalieYiaxi

Workshop dates:

1. Saturday 24.6.2023, 10:00-13:00 - Raissa Angeli

2. Saturday 1.7.2023, 10:00-13:00

3. Saturday 8.7.2023, 10:00-13:00

4. Saturday 15.7.2023, 10:00-13:00 –NatalieYiaxi

Suitable for children 7-12 years. Participation is free.

The workshops will be self-contained. Participation in all 4 workshops is recommended.

Children will be offered snacks and juice.

Limited number of participants (10), by order of priority. Reservations required.

For more information: 99883150

3. Monday 3 July 2023, 19:00-21:00, Monday 10 July 2023, 16:00-18:00 and Monday 17 July 2023, 19:00-21:00

“Psychoeducational workshops for adults – July 2023”

As part of the ongoing Arts Education Programme at the State Gallery of Contemporary Art – Majestic, a series of innovative and inclusive Psychoeducational workshops continue to take place, in collaboration with Kuns Studio - Functional Sculpture, inviting adults with a range of abilities.

Participants of typical development or not, are invited to explore issues of individual and collective identity and acceptance, through an interactive tour of selected artworks of the State Art Collection. The participants will have the opportunity to create artworks using clay, and express their thoughts and feelings on the issues that will emerge through the plasticity of the material by exploring the world of sculpture.

This Psychoeducational Program aims to provide a framework for the promotion of equal access to culture, and the opportunity to cultivate artistic and emotional intelligence skills among the participants.

The program is also designed for special groups (i.e. people with disabilities or neurodevelopmental disorders) and is being implemented through the collaboration of Elpida Fragkeskidou, Artist and Founder Kuns Studio - Functional Sculpture Studio and Showroom (MA Fine Arts & Arts Education) and Art Psychotherapist Eleni Petridou (MSc Art Psychotherapy | MA Fine Arts & Arts Education), with the view to welcome teenagers and adults with a range of abilities to a museum environment, where they can enjoy cultural goods and develop empathy.

Workshop dates:

1. Monday 3.7.2023, 19:00-21:00 - 18+ years

2. Monday 10.7.2023, 16:00-18:00 - Special Groups 18+ years

3. Monday 17.7.2023, 19:00-21:00 - 18+ Group for Health Professionals

The tour and workshops will be held in Greek.

Participation is free. Limited number of participants (15).

Reservations by order of priority.

Reservations for neurotypical participants, via the link here, by stating: name, age, contact telephone.

For more information please call: 99883150

Reservations for Special Groups, (e.g. neurodevelopmental disorders, etc.) can be made by the respective Associations/Foundations, directly to the Kuns studio.

Please send an e-mail to: kuns-studio@outlook.com (stating name and age of participant, Development Profile, interests, guardian contact telephone/email and date of interest).

For more information please call: 99933436

(MV/ECHR)