SHELTER | Visual Art Exhibition in Support of Shelters for Abused Women of the Greek Women’s Network of Europe

ATTENTION: The works will appear on this page on Sunday 29 March at 12:00 noon.

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(3) Click “VIEW IT” to open the artwork’s page.

(4) On the artwork page, select one of the buttons (depending on what you wish to do):
“MAKE AN OFFER” to submit an offer amount,
or
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AWARD PROCESS & COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION
If you are the highest bidder for the artwork(s) you have submitted an offer for, we will contact you by email on Sunday 5 April. From the moment you receive the notification, you have 24 hours to confirm your interest by paying the amount you offered via bank transfer, according to the instructions you will receive. To complete the process, you will need to send the bank deposit receipt so that the payment can be confirmed. We will then arrange the collection or shipment of your artwork.

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Art Curator Paris Kapralos, in collaboration with 32 visual artists from Greece and abroad, presents the exhibition “Shelter” in support of shelters for abused women operated by the Greek Women’s Network of Europe.

The exhibition will take place at Chili Art Gallery (13–15 Dimofontos St., Athens). The opening will be held on Thursday 2 April, from 19:00 to 22:00.

Within the framework of the exhibition, the participating artists offer their works without financial compensation, so that all proceeds will be allocated to support the operation of shelters for abused women. Visitors to the exhibition may acquire works, some valued at several thousand euros, by submitting an offer for the amount they wish to contribute, with a minimum price of 100 euros.

Following the opening, the exhibition will remain open to visitors at the Athens art gallery on Friday 3 April, 11:00 – 18:00 and Saturday 4 April, 11:00 – 15:00, during which time interested parties may continue to submit their offers.

In addition to visitors attending the physical exhibition in Athens, those who wish to participate remotely may also submit offers through the ARTgrID platform. From 29 March, prior to the opening of the physical exhibition, all works are presented here on this website, where interested parties may begin submitting offers for the works they are interested in, starting from the minimum price of 100 euros and offering any amount they wish.

At the conclusion of the process, each work will be awarded to the highest bidder. All proceeds from the sale of the works will be allocated to support the uninterrupted operation of the shelters for abused women maintained by the Greek Women’s Network of Europe.

The present online edition of the exhibition will open for offers on Sunday 29 March and will remain available until Saturday 4 April at 22:00.

The exhibition includes 49 works of painting, sculpture, printmaking, calligraphy, digital art, photography and collage, generously offered in support of the cause by the visual artists Foti Kllogjeri, Anna Gerolymatou, Ingrid Kvale Kiran, Andreas Sinopoulos, Vincenzo Cohen, Georgios Roumeliotis, Julia Prikhodko, Maria Genitsariou, Jianing Zhao, Eleni Tsotsorou, Xinbo Zhang, Konstantina Maliarou, Angeliki Chatzistyliannou, Aung Myo Htet, Dimitris Galanakis, Woman the Creator, Olga Barmazi, Setsuko Chiba, Zoe Kalogianni, Mia Zhang, Chryssoula Demagou, Theodora Anagnostopoulou, Hao Ding, Manolis Bitzos, Roy Wang, Alkiviadis Vosdou, Lou Liska, Nikos Vavatsis, Eleni Karnezi, Luciano Caggianello, Nikolaos Seretis, Niki Roumpani.

Curator Paris Kapralos notes on the exhibition: “The exhibition “Shelter” brings together works by artists from Greece and abroad around the concepts of protection, care, and collective responsibility. At a time when support structures for abused women face serious challenges in maintaining their operation, art is activated as a field of solidarity and social response. The works presented in the exhibition function as gestures of support. Through their availability to the public, artistic creation becomes a tangible contribution to sustaining spaces of safety for women at risk. Shelter here is understood as both a physical place and a symbolic concept that connects art with protection, solidarity, and the possibility of a new beginning.“

This initiative aims to engage the art audience around a direct and meaningful social cause. Through the participation of artists, visitors, and supporters, the exhibition “Shelter” seeks to transform the experience of art into an act of solidarity and active support for women who need a safe environment for protection and rebuilding their lives.

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About the Hellenic Women’s Network of Europe
The Hellenic Women’s Network of Europe is a non-governmental civil society organization active in Greece, dedicated to promoting women’s rights, gender equality, and addressing gender-based and domestic violence. It operates with a strong volunteer-driven character, developing social interventions, awareness campaigns, and support services for women and families. Founded in the early 1980s, it is connected with broader European networks of organizations working toward equality and equal opportunities for women. Its mission is to strengthen the position of women in society and contribute to shaping policies and social practices that promote equality in Greece and across the European Union. Its work addresses issues of human rights, social justice, and the protection of women from violence and discrimination. At the same time, it provides direct support to women experiencing gender-based or domestic violence through the 24-hour SOS helpline “Dipla sou” at +30 210 9700814, for incidents of violence and human trafficking, offering psychological, social, and legal counseling. Within this framework, it operates temporary shelters for women who have experienced abuse and require immediate safe accommodation until further support and rehabilitation can be arranged. The network also organizes educational, social, and cultural activities aimed at raising awareness, preventing discrimination, and fostering a culture of equality. It participates in conferences, awareness campaigns, and collaborations with local authorities, organizations, and social institutions on issues such as gender-based violence, human trafficking, social inequalities, and equal participation of women in work and political life. Through these activities, it functions as an active social body advocating for women’s rights in Greece. More information: enowhumanrights.gr

About ARTgrID
ARTgrID is a company systematically engaged in the promotion of quality visual art, primarily through a digital services platform, as well as through the organization of physical events, initiatives, and collaborations with a wide range of stakeholders in the arts sector, including curators, art spaces, art dealers, investment advisors, and specialized legal professionals. It operates an online platform providing specialized services, including the organization of physical and online exhibitions, symposia, and art projects, as well as the creation, hosting, and promotion of artists’ websites. Information: artgrid.gr

About Chili Art Gallery
Chili Art Gallery was founded in 2010 and is located in Thiseio, next to the City of Athens Cultural Center “Melina,” within close proximity to one of the most vibrant areas of the city, Gazi. It is a cultural venue where art enthusiasts and the wider public can engage with all forms of contemporary art. Painting, sculpture, collage and mixed-media compositions, installations and constructions, printmaking, and photography are presented on a monthly basis through solo and group exhibitions and events. Information: chiliart.gr

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Online Support
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About the Curator Paris Kapralos

Paris Kapralos is an Art Curator, Founder and Coordinator of ARC – Art Revisited Collective, and co-publisher of Arts & Antiques CCR. He was born in 1975 and grew up in Athens, where he lives and works. He studied Economics in Athens and Arts & Design in Staffordshire, England. He worked as a journalist specializing in technology in financial newspapers, magazines, and online news agencies from 1999 to 2006, and as an organizing executive in business conferences in the fields of Information Technology and Telecommunications from 2004 to 2011. In 2011, he shifted his professional direction toward the field of Art. He has curated and organized more than 200 exhibitions, art actions, projects, and participations in Greece and abroad. More details are available on his website HERE.

About Chili Art Gallery

Chili Art Gallery was founded in 2010 and is located in Thiseio, next to the City of Athens Cultural Center “Melina,” within close proximity to one of the most vibrant areas of the city, Gazi. It is a cultural venue where art enthusiasts and the wider public can engage with all forms of contemporary art. Painting, sculpture, collage and mixed-media compositions, installations and constructions, printmaking, and photography are presented on a monthly basis through solo and group exhibitions and events. More information is available on its website HERE.

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