The Aegean Center for the Fine Arts founded and established in Paros over 40 years ago continues its tradition in offering small-group intensive study in the fine arts. • The main hall of the Center's neoclassical building can be offered for art exhibitions.
+30 22840 23287 | Parikia, Old Town, Market Street
An interesting study abroad program justified by the abundance of sites with archaeological and natural interest in the Aegean Sea; courses in Archaeology, Marine Archaeology, Marine Biology, Environmental Studies, Nautical Studies, Scuba Diving Instruction.
+30 22840 43347 | +30 6932 289649 | Golden Beach
Original handmade jewellery with distinct style, using semi-precious stones, gold, silver, leather, cotton threads and more. Also, handmade textile accessories. Custom-made ceremony accessories (for weddings, baptisms etc.) • Open all year.
+30 22840 21188 | Parikia, Old Town
A multi-functional space in the Kastro (Parikia) area, that will host contemporary art exhibitions and cultural events, and provide a working and living space for artists in Residence.
+30 693 6810127 / +32 475 715942 | Parikia, Old Town, Kastro
Painting, drawing and printmaking classes in week-long programs, designed to study practical elements of painting & drawing such as color theory and composition while helping students to develop a personal approach and expression.
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An art foundation that deals with organizing exhibitions, promoting artists on Paros and further afield, cooperating with other art groups, running art workshops and more.
+30 22840 23474 | Parikia, Old Town, Kastro
A Greek painter living in Paros who also gives volunteer lessons to primary school children.
+30 22840 23630 | N/A
Exhibits Byzantine icons, carved church screens on wood, sacerdotal vestments and other Byzantine religious items. Open all year.
+30 22840 21243, 24807 | Parikia, Ekatontapiliani Square
A US writer settled on Paros with his photographer wife since 1970. He is the official translator of the poetic works by famous Greek poet Odyseas Elytis.
Parikia, Parasporos
Video, photography, graphic design, web design, printing services, custom-made T-Shirts and anything you might need for advertising your business and covering your event (incl. wedding, baptism videos etc.). Run by a young, enthusiastic team. • Also deal with professional film productions.
+30 22840 22031 | +30 6974 601331, 6945 860279 | Parikia, Agia Irini
One of the oldest and best preserved Christian monuments in the world, built in the Byzantine times, bears many legends and boasts on its rare icons. Pieces from former ancient temple are seen inside the church and the courtyard where the church's Byzantine Museum is also located.
+30 22840 21243, 24807 | Parikia, Ekatontapyliani Square
Hand-made miniatures of important Cycladic buildings and everyday life places of the old times. Mr.Benetos Skiadas also exhibits models of important historic ships from the ancient times to recent history. Open May - September.
+30 6944 817899 | road to Aliki
Dimitra Chanioti is an artist from Paros island. Her fields of creativity are painting, photography, video and sculpture. She is also a trained art teacher for children. Visit her website for samples of her work.
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Website (Greek only) includes history of the islands' diocese & archbishops, events, church radio station and a detailed directory of Paros & Naxos' churches and monasteries. Also contact persons for information on Greek Orthodox baptisms & weddings.
+30 22850 22233 | Naxos Ilsand, Hora
Wim Drion is a Dutch painter who lives on Paros from April to November. He organizes art courses.
+31 20 6200164 | +30 6939 667664 | Parikia, Old Town, Kastro
Local radio station.
+30 22840 23597 | Parikia
"Ef" runs experiential workshops in Paros, for educators, parents, therapists and ev• ryone who wishes to live a happy healthy life. Seminars include: reflexology, theatrical improvisation, music and movement, story-telling, crafts and more. • DISCOUNTS - 2 participants for the price of 1 (-50%), for the workshops: 2 April - "Basic tools of communication and solving conflicts" and 3 April "Story telling and handcrafts"
+30 22840 24495 | +30 6944 655200 | Parikia / Naoussa
Local radio station.
+30 22840 28150 | Parikia, Peripheral Road, Gikas Crossroad
In the old village of Chalki, Katharina & Alex create ceramic items for various use, with their distinct sea life and olive tree imagery. Visit them for a warm welcome and a tour to their shop and gallery across the street.
+30 22850 32829, 31771 | Naxos Island, Chalki
French painter who lived and worked in Paros for about 20 years. Having returned to France, he continues his deep work in painting "which is beyond language. Or rather the quest for language."
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"The Voice of Paros" is a weekly, local newspaper in Greek. You can find this free press at its own stands, at various central spots around the island. Published on Fridays.
Parikia-Naousa Road, Agii Apostoli
He is a painter from Holland, living half of the year on Paros. He gives painting workshops in the summer. Often exhibits in the Netherlands, Greece and Germany.
+30 6932 505439 | Aliki
HISA is an accredited study abroad program that offers full semester and year courses in the arts and humanities at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Check out their website for the programs currently offered.
+30 6948 516797 | Parikia, Old Town, Market Street
IPAC non-profit association aims in bringing together Paros-related artists and art enthusiasts, to celebrate and enjoy art via meetings and various events which in turn contribute to the cultural life of the island. Contact IPAC to join in!
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Richard King began carving marble in 1983 and is autodidact. His work is predominantly in marble, though he has also carved in granite and wood. His sculptures are part of private collections in Greece and throughout Europe.
+30 22840 91735 | +30 6946 667359 | Parikia, Sotires
Aegean style ceramics; operating since 1951. Custom orders welcome!
+30 22840 43255 | Lefkes, Main Road
Drawing, painting, ceramics, handicrafts, video art and more. For children (starting at 2 years old) to adults.
+30 22840 24818 | Parikia-Kamares Road
The Paros Municipal Library offers a well-structured collection of Greek books and magazine subscriptions for kids and adults. Also available: some books & magazine titles in various languages. Internet access for members. Guided online searches in other libraries. The library holds the largest collection on books on the Cyclades. Also: an original collection of various videos and recordings on Paros & the Cyclades.
+30 22840 28233 | Parikia, Old Town
Aiming in providing an overview of what life used to be like in the Aegean Islands, this private collection includes objects such as: tools, building elements, rocks, pottery, furniture, instructive drawings, photographic reports and a library. Open April to October.
+30 22840 41827, 42398 | Lefkes, inside "Lekes Village" Hotel
The Municipal Music School offering lessons on various musical instruments, music theory, choir, Orff system for pre-school kids. Classes for all ages.
+30 22840 22038 | Parikia, Agia Anna
Presenting more than a hundred and fifty dancers in nine groups, it offers a broad range of lessons mainly on folk Greek dance for all ages and throughout the year, in various villages. Also runs a heare and choir group. Special group courses also on request.
+30 22840 52284, 51724 | Naoussa, Periferic
Online newspaper (in Greek) with news mainly from Paros, also from other Cycladic islands.
+30 6945 436561 | N/A
Local radio station.
Parikia
An intensive study abroad program on music, featuring courses in composition, improvisation, music analysis and 20th century musicology that aims to introduce students to a plethora of technical skills & technical strategies for making music, either as composers or improvisers.
+30 6934 946750 | no location
A collection of aquarelles portraying Paros scenes by artist Maira Stefou - available for sale.
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Paros has its own English language magazine "Paros Life & Naxos Life", published every 3 months for the international community living in Paros, Naxos, Amorgos, Antiparos & the Minor Cyclades.
+30 22840 42092 | Tsoukalia
A non-profit independent publisher, publishing works by both new and accomplished writers. It publishes works online in the Young Writers World & Selected Poets Series. The purpose of this online community is to provide a link between young aspiring writers and their more accomplished others. Also supported by organization in Athens & Paros.
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Certified Italian teacher with many years of experience in teaching to Greek and English speakers. Offers private or group lessons, to kids and adults. summer lessons also, all language certificates (A1 - C2).
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Art agents present the work of C.P.Seibt, who lives on Paros throughout the year: paintings, objects, installations, art-projects.
+30 22840 23368 | Parikia, Elitas
Passionate potters, Monique & Stelios Ghikas, offer fine ceramics for decorative and daily use. Visit them at their workshop where they also operate a shop.
+30 22840 29007 | Kostos, by the Parikia-Lefkes road
Study Abroad Greece is a student-friendly, easily-navigated directory, for all those who wish to find study abroad programs in Greece and on one of the Greek islands.
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"Paros & Antiparos News" is weekly local newspaper, in Greek.
+30 22840 28150 | Parikia, Peripheral Road, Gikas Crossroad
Talisman has creative jewellery made from hand picked semi-precious stones, silver and gold designed. All pieces are designed by Hara Kouragiou and created at her own workshop.
+30 22840 23168 | Parikia, Old Town, Kastro
Cycladic decoration with unique, handmade items many of which by local artisans. Furniture that fits the airy, traditional style of the Aegean aesthetics. Wide selection of gifts and quality kitchen/dinnerware. For 15 years now and in2 shops in Naoussa, Tantanis "takes care of your house" with quality objects (most made in Greece) for island homes with a special character!
+30 22840 51261, 53390 | Naoussa, Peripheral Road
The Folk Dance Group of Naoussa aims to preserve and transmit the local musical tradition. Offers year-long and short-term Greek dancing lessons for children and adults of all nationalities.
+30 22840 52971 | Naoussa
To the Garden is an ecological project designed and built upon applied principles of Permaculture and Sustainability. It offers a series of internships and workshops in a number of arts, crafts and practical skills and also provides idyllic retreat facilities for the Creative Artist, Writer or Scholar.
+30 22840 91524 | +30 6937 300243 | Aliki & Ageria, Kavaleto
THE WAREHOUSE - EDUARD VAN GIEL fashionable functional funny - & lightconcepts limited editions.
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Aristides lives and works on Paros as a professor and as a sculptor, searching the truth of human "prosopon", through the paths of philosophy and science, as well as the apocalyptic ways of the Art. His work is on white marble.
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Professional special events installations & production. Full sound, lighting, live bands & djs for concerts and any open-air and indoor event, like conventions, parties, weddings, receptions etc. 'Violins' has a big team of motivated professionals who enjoy event-making, as well as adequate equipment to cover big scale as well as small sized events.
+30 22840 52651 | Asteras