Sunday 18 October 2015 – Day Meeting
Santorini Arts Factory in collaboration with the” Estia Pyrgou Cultural Centre”, “La Ponta”
and under the auspices of the Municipality of Thera, in conjunction with the “Society for the
Promotion of Studies on Prehistoric Thera”, organize a day meeting promoting the
excavations in Akrotiri, Thera. The aim of this day meeting is the financial support for the
continuation of the excavations and the operation of the restoration workshops of the
findings of this prehistoric settlement.
The prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri in Santorini is one of the most famous and most
important archaeological sites in the world, receiving thousands of visitors, honouring with
their presence the international cultural heritage and global significance of the island while,
at the same time, enhancing its touristic appeal. However, in recent years, the economic
crisis resulted in the freezing of funds for the excavation and preservation of the archae
ological site, forcing restoration laboratories and workshops to close after 47 years of
operation.
The “Society for the Promotion of Studies on Prehistoric Thera” and its President, the
Emeritus Professor of the Athens University and Director of Excavations Mr. Christos
Doumas, have tried throughout the financial crisis to ensure financial resources for the
operation of the restoration laboratories and workshops and the promotion of the
archeological site.
The event of 18th October aims to strengthen this endeavor, and for this reason all proceeds
of the day will be made available exclusively to the “Society for the Promotion of Studies on
Prehistoric Thera”. The response of the people in last year’s similar event, was very valuable
because, through their contributions, the laboratories and workshops were put into
operation again for several months. The participation of all is essential this year.
We invite you on 18th October to the Santorini Arts Factory, in Vlychada beach, to a festival
celebrating the cultural aspect of Santorini.
PROGRAMME
ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS 16.00pm-18.00pm
Panayiotis Angelides “Wall Painting Workshop”
1260 Ceramic Studio “Wall Painting Workshop”
EXHIBITIONS 16.00pm-22.00pm
Christos Doumas: “55 years in Santorini”, photography exhibition
Alkis Voliotis “Akrotiri” , photography exhibition
Kleri Palivou “Timeless island civilizations: The case of Thirasia”
CONCERTS
20.00-20.30 Live Music Session by Saen Switters
20.30 Lecture by Mr. Christos Doumas
21.00 Closing Session Yannis Pantazis, Thanasis Kleopas
“The musical notes of the Centuries/Akrotiri”
We would like to inform you that the “Society for the Promotion of Studies on Prehistoric
Thera” Art Shop will be open, exhibiting works of art available for sale. A lottery will also
take place and a buffet will be available in aid of the “Society for the Promotion of Studies
on Prehistoric Thera”.
FREE ENTRANCE
ORGANISATIONAL COMMITTEE
Santorini Arts Factory
Estia Pyrgou Cultural Centre
La Ponta
Thira Municipality