Scientific conference: Inclusion in Museums and the Arts
Friday, 20 March 2026 | Conference | University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki
On 20 March, Off Stream participated in the conference “Inclusion in Museums and the Arts”, held at the University of Macedonia, presenting the programme “Colour on Canvas: A Multisensory History of Art”.
The presentation, titled “Art and Inclusion: The Example of the Colour on Canvas Programme”, was jointly developed and delivered by:
Stela Anastasaki, Art Historian and Co-founder, Off Stream
Christina Vlachou, Cultural Manager and Co-founder, Off Stream
Chara Kanari, Assistant Professor, School of Early Childhood Education, AUTh
Themis Veleni, PhD, Art Historian and Cultural Manager, Ephorate of Antiquities of Imathia; Academic Fellow, International Hellenic University
Kalliopi Gkika, Art Guide for Visitors with Visual Impairments and Head of Educational Programmes, Tactual Museum of Athens
“Colour on Canvas” was a series of Art History lectures designed for persons with and without visual impairments, implemented by the National Federation of the Blind of Greece in collaboration with Off Stream, with the support and auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture. Through a multisensory approach, the programme aimed to broaden access to Art History and foster the participation of diverse audiences.
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Special thanks
We warmly thank the conference organisers for their hospitality and support and especially Christina Syriopoulou Delli for the kind invitation.
