Founder - C. Amalia Charikiopoulou
Ambitious and visionary, Amalia is committed to harnessing the transformative power of contemporary art. Having an interdisciplinary background in fine arts, philosophy, art history, and communication, she brings a solid understanding of both the intellectual and creative dimensions of art. Amalia founded LAVREOTIKI on the belief that art holds the potential to transform how we understand and engage with the world. By creating meaningful places—spaces where individuals can explore and reflect on the multifacetedness of life and societies—art becomes a catalyst for awareness and connection. The projects initiated by the organization are rooted in the relevance of art within today’s rapidly evolving landscape. By bridging local heritage with global conversations, these initiatives inspire creativity and foster empowered, engaged communities.
For the moments that audiences defy that sublimity stems from life,
I feel strong to raise my body and purseu that fragility is gracefulness.
image: Panagiotis Lambrou
Since its establishment in 2022, LAVREOTIKI has collaborated with numerous bodies ranging from nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies to private-sector entities and with professionals from various fields, including experts, researchers, and practitioners, who share the same dedication and passion. Without them LAVREOTIKI wouldn’t have made possible its visions.
The launch and success of LAVREOTIKI would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the following individuals: Asimakis Chadoumeli, site manager of the Lavrion Technological Cultural Park and mechanical engineer; Despina Balopita, manager at the Lavrion Technological Cultural Park and museologist; Giannis Delagrammatikas, artist and member of Campus Novel; Christina Dilari, arts and community project manager and communications strategist; Christoforos Doulgeris, fine art photographer; Maria Efstathiou, artist and co-founder of SEKTOR30; Alexis Fidetzis, artist; Michael Fitros, member of the Scientific Society of Lavreotiki, & the Social Cooperative Ergastiri “Memniso” and geologist; Ioannis Ikonomakis, head of cultural facilities of the Legal Entity of Lavreotiki “THORIKOS” and musician; Eva Isliefs, artist and founding member of A-DASH; Andreas Kapetanios, assistant professor at the Ionian University and PhD archaeologist specializing in ethnoarchaeology; Maria Kayafa, former president of the Lavrion Centre of Environmental Education and PhD archaeologist; Ilias Koen, artist and co-founder of SEKTOR30; Georgia Kotretsos, artist and founder of THE ΤΕΛΟΣ SOCIETY; Panayiotis Lamprou, fine art photographer; Giannis Malatantis, installation equipment specialist; Konstantinos Maroulas, architect; Nikiforos Meimaroglou, research associate of BOULOUKI and civil engineer; Eleni Michailidi, curator; Irene Michailidou, president of the Lavrion Centre of Environmental Education and agronomist; Maria Nikiforaki, artist; Ioanna Ntoutsi, heritage project manager at BOULOUKI and chemical engineer; Giorgos Palamaris, artist; Katerina Papazissi, artist; Eleni Riga, curator and cultural producer; Georges Salameh, fine art photographer; Ionas Sklavounos, founding member of BOULOUKI and architect; Vasiliki Sifistratoudaki, artist and founder of the Yellow Brick organisation; Giannis Sinioroglou, artist and member of Campus Novel; Ino Varvariti, artist and member of Campus Novel; Augustus Veinoglou, artist and founder of SNEHTA residency; and Anastasios Vlados, chairman of the Scientific Society of Lavreotiki.
The organizations, institutions, and sponsors that have supported Lavreotiki’s mission and vision include the J. F. Costopoulos Foundation, Lavrion Technological Cultural Park, Lavrion Educational Centre for the Environment & Sustainability, Scientific Society of Lavreotiki, Social Cooperative Ergastiri “Memniso”, the ΤΕΛΟΣ SOCIETY (non-profit arts organization), Boulouki Collaborative Workshop, Onmaterials Pilot Collaborative Project, the Ministry of Culture of Greece, the Public Legal Entity of the Municipality of Lavreotiki “Thorikos,” the Embassy of Iceland in Oslo, the Icelandic Art Centre, LOT51, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Filmora Professional Photo Lab, Ramfos Ceramics, Zanias Ceramics, Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, LIFO, and Lovereotiki Guide.