Cooperation of the M.G.C.A. with other Institutions


The M.G.C.A. has developed a wide range of activities and collaborations with other Institutions interested in children's art both in Greece and abroad, hosting exhibitions, participating in international exhibitions, contests and conferences, organising lectures.
Exhibitions in its premises
1997
"Paintings by the Kalash children"
First samples of drawings by children of this isolated tribe in the inaccessible mountain ranges of Pakistan. In cooperation with the group of Greek Educators "The Friends of the Kalash".
1998
"The Blue City", children's artwork from Stockholm
In cooperation with the International Archive of Children's Art of Huddinge and the Swedish Institute at Athens, on the occasion of Stockholm being nominated Cultural Capital of Europe for the year 1998.
1999
"Holding Hands. Paintings by refugee children"
In cooperation with the London International Gallery of Children's Art (LIGCA), the International Social Service and the U.N. Organization High Commission for Refugees.
2001
"A poster for the Museum of Children's Art"
An assignment of the students of the Vakalo School of Applied Arts, Athens. In cooperation with the School.
2002

"Children and the War" in cooperation with UNISEF

Children's Art Exhibitions with artwork from the M.G.C.A. collections beyond the Museum's walls
1996-1997
International Gallery of Children's Art (LIGCA), London.
1997-2001
U.N. Headquarters Building, New York (participation). *
1997-2000
International Olympic Academy Conference Centre, Olympia, Greece.
1997
V.I.S. Company, under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of the Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works, Athens (participation).
1998
UNICEF Headquarters Building, New York (participation). *
1998-1999
Museum of Modern Art, Atlanta (participation). *
1998
Neapolis Municipality, Thessaloniki, Greece
1998
Athens Concert Hall. In cooperation with the Foundation for the child and the Family.
1998
Castella Art Centre, Pireaus, Greece (participation).
1999
Hellenic - American Union, Athens. *
1999
I. Lalaounis Jewelry Museum (participation).
2002, 2004
University of Athens in cooperation with the School of Parents Association.
2000
"Diavasssi", Depended Persons Therapy Centre, Athens, Greece.
2000
Piraeus Street Lithographic Establishment (participation).
2001
Museum of Minerals, Milos Island, Greece.
2001
Strasbourg, invited by the Permanent Hellenic Representation at the European Parliament.
2002
Basilica of St. Mark, Herakleio, Crete. **
2002
Foundation of Hellenic Culture, New York.
2003
International Airport, El. Venizelos.
2002
Culture 2000 Project, (participation).
2003-2004

Peloponnesian, Folklore Foundation, Nafplio.**

2004
International exhibition, Conference Center of Organising Committee of Olympic Games 2004, Athens.
2004
Olympic Museum Lauzanne, Switzerland.

 
* In collaboration with the Youth Art Connection, International Paint Pals, Atlanta, U.S.A.
** Lectures organised for teachers, in Krete, Nafplio and Halkida.