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The Aegean Center for the Fine Arts

The Aegean Center for the Fine Arts

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. Study abroad programs for university students fall & spring.

+30 22840 23287 | Parikia, Old Town, Market Street

Anthemis Crafts

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

Apothiki contemporary art gallery

Apothiki contemporary art gallery

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

ArtPas Foundation

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

Byzantine Museum

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

Carson Jeffrey

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

Chilli Promotions

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

Church of "a Hundred Doors" - Ekatontapyliani

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

Drion Wim

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

Echo FM 102,1

Local radio station.

+30 22840 23597 | Parikia

Ef Wellness Seminars

"Ef" runs experiential workshops in Paros, for educators, parents, therapists and everyone who wishes to live a happy healthy life. Seminars include: reflexology, thearical improvisation, music and movement, story-telling, crafts and more.

+30 22840 24495 | +30 6944 655200 | Parikia / Naoussa

Evenos FM 106,6

Local radio station.

+30 22840 28150 | Parikia, Peripheral Road, Gikas Crossroad

Hellenic International Studies in the Arts

Hellenic International Studies in the Arts

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

Richard King

Richard King

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

Municipal Art School

Drawing, painting, ceramics, handicrafts, video art and more. For children (starting at 2 years old) to adults.

+30 22840 24818 | Parikia-Kamares Road

Municipal Library

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

Music School

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

Paros FM 98,5

Local radio station.

Parikia

Seibt Peter

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

Ta Nea Parou Antiparou

"Paros & Antiparos News" is weekly local newspaper, in Greek.

+30 22840 28150 | Parikia, Peripheral Road, Gikas Crossroad

Talisman

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

The Artist Studio (previously The Warehouse)

The artist Eduard Van Giel has worked & lived in Parikia (Kastro) , Paros, Cyclades, Greece from 1994 to 2001 in his studio THE WAREHOUSE. He’s back since September 2011 in the same location, to start a new project, THE ARTIST STUDIO.

Parikia, Old Town, Kastro



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