MATAROA AWARDS 2021

About the Project

25-28 November 2021, Thessaloniki, Greece
Organization: The Cultural Society of Entrepreneurs of Northern Greece

MATAROA AWARDS 2021

The Cultural Society of Entrepreneurs of Northern Greece and the 5th Art-Thessaloniki International Contemporary Art Fair (November 25-28, 2021), for the second time, organized MATAROA Exhibition and Award for young artists, up to 33 years old.

Aiming to promote and showcase young artists as part of the country’s cultural frontline, the two co-organizers hosted a contest, set up a thematic exhibition and bestowed a series of awards to every artist who stranded out.

The Jury and the audience, through onsite and online voting, designated the most prominent nominee out of the 10 selected portfolios, Ioannis Anastasiou, who received the prize of 1,500 Euros. The thematic issue of MATAROA will host a special tribute to Ioannis Anastasiou, both in its following printed edition (ISSUE 03) and on its website (www.mataroa.gr). Giorgos Gerontidis and Alkistis Mavrokefalou received honorary distinctions, as well as 700 Euros cash prize each.

The 10 nominated artists were featured on the websites of both Art Thessaloniki International Contemporary Art Fair (www.art-thessaloniki.gr | www.artforum.gr) and the Cultural Society of Entrepreneurs of Northern Greece (www.peebe.gr | www.culturalsociety.gr).