Development perspectives of the "Kostas Malamos” engraving gallery

Development perspectives of the "Kostas Malamos” engraving gallery

The "Kostas Malamos" Engraving Gallery of the Municipality of Zitsa, constitutes the realization of his vision for cultural decentralization. Malamos was a great painter but also an engraving collector. In 1995 the idea for the Art Gallery was born and in 2006 it started its operation. Since then, the collection of engravings has grown and there is no longer enough space for the artworks. The symposium in 2013 is the benchmark during the Gallery’s operation period. Unfortunately, the Gallery remains closed for many months since its opening, due to lack of staff. Bodies engaged in the Gallery’s operation should be mobilized to provide sustainable solution to its major problems. Cooperation with other organizations in the area of Ioannina and sponsorship programs will contribute to its development. Finding solutions to the Gallery’s operational problems is an utter necessity. Otherwise, its administration will come up against the closure of this important facility.