SKETBE, an open letter to the Greek Ministry of Culture
To: The Greek Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Thessaloniki
Recently the roof of the building of the Visual Artists Association of Northern Greece (SKETBE ) was burned away. The offices which housed the Association on Gorgon Street in the Upper Old Town in Thessaloniki no longer exist (the site was granted by the Greek Ministry of Culture).
In this office area, SKETBE planned and performed exhibitions and activities, operating management and had workshops with primary and secondary schoolchildren.
The problem must be addressed as quickly as possible and effectively. We require the support of all in our effort to highlight the problem and to concede to SKETBE a new site, which will act as a “ House of Culture”.
SKETBE is willing and able to play an important role in art education and artistic and visual enhancement in Northern Greece. This petition would empower SKETBE to provide a cultural environment to the public of all ages. We ask your support in this our aim.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
