mission

Woman in a wheelchair viewing the artwork on the wall.

Off Stream’s mission is to make culture inclusive and equitable by embedding accessibility in the way art is created and experienced. We work with artists, cultural organisations and audiences with and without disabilities to challenge established practices, develop new ways of creating and engaging with art and open participation and collaboration.

vision

Off Stream envisions to contribute to a cultural landscape where artists with disabilities are recognised as active contributors to contemporary culture, accessibility opens new possibilities for artistic creation and diverse audiences can participate in and experience art on equal terms. We aim to build lasting collaborations across the cultural sector and develop methodologies that influence wider practice. Through our work, we seek to demonstrate that inclusion can generate artistic innovation, meaningful participation and lasting social change.

Group of participants seated in a circle inside the studio of Argiris Rallias, with the sculpture in the center.

who we are

We are Christina Vlachou and Stela Anastasaki and since 2010 we have been active in the field of culture in Thessaloniki. By the end of 2020 we decided to join forces and dedicate our energy to the creation of Off Stream. What unites us is our great love for art and our common belief that it can be the medium for a better, more equal and inclusive society.

Stela Anastasaki

Stela Anastasaki is a curator and cultural manager. Her professional experience derives from her work in museums, cultural and educational institutions of Thessaloniki. She has studied Archeology and Art History. Her love for the arts drives her to design educational and artistic projects that foster inclusion and promote social change. She is developing tools and practices that lift the barriers and enable the inclusion of people with visual impairment in art museums and other cultural institutions. Her aspiration is that the right to experience culture, becomes part of our daily life and be as easy and natural for all people. Since 2021 she is a founding member of Off Stream.

Christina Vlachou

Christina Vlachou is a cultural manager. She has studied Economics and Cultural Management (Université Lumière Lyon2, Belgrade University of Arts). She is active in the field of contemporary art and culture, having worked in museums, festivals, cultural institutions in Thessaloniki and in international artistic projects. She is passionate about contemporary art, artistic research, experimental approaches and socially engaged projects. She specializes in the fields of creative direction, production, communication and fundraising for artistic projects and events. Since 2021 she is a founding member of Off Stream.