MUS-E® expands in Greece: From Athens to Kalamata

After its official launch in October at three Primary Schools of Ilioupoli in the district of Athens, the MUS-E® programme has expanded to a second city in Greece: Kalamata.  

The Programme was introduced at the 13th Primary School where, thanks to MUS-E®, sixth-grade students explored architecture in a hands-on, imaginative series of workshops titled “The Space We Wear”, a one-and-a-half-month cycle led by architect Fotini Kallikouni and visual artist Astarti Markopoulou, with support from teacher Panagiotis Kyritsis. 

Students began with two-dimensional sketches and gradually created three-dimensional, wearable structures reflecting their needs for rest, focus, play, and retreat, learning to see space as an extension of themselves. Guided by the artists and the teachers, these ideas were transformed into three lightweight, movable installations a picnic area, a fort–greenhouse, and a relaxation space constructed with safe materials and fabric. Through this initiative, students turned their ideas into wearable, inhabitable spaces, experiencing architecture as a personal and expressive discipline. 

On Friday, January 16, the presentation and exhibition of the workshops took place. The final event, attended by parents, students, and visitors, celebrated student creativity and highlighted how their insights shaped functional, expressive, and emotionally resonant environments. 

Founded by Yehudi Menuhin, MUS-E® brings professional artists into public schools, particularly in socially diverse settings. In Greece, the programme has been introduced thanks to the support of Louisa Anastopoulou and is implemented by the Museum of Greek Children’s Art, a non-profit promoting children’s creativity and access to culture. 

With the addition of Kalamata, MUS-E® is now active in 4 primary schools across Greece, continuing to inspire children through creative arts and participatory learning.