«Inspiration from the Place»
31 July – 6 August 2025
Tranovalto, Municipality of Servia
The Globus Cultura Intercultural Organization, in cooperation with the Department of Visual and Applied Arts of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the Municipality of Servia, and the Kozani Chamber, implemented the first pilot action of the under-establishment Marble Craftsmanship & Visual Arts Creation Center of Tranovalto.
The action constituted a multi-layered workshop on art, local tradition, and experiential education, which brought together students, artists, and the local community.
The focus was the creative utilization of marble as a material and a symbol, achieved through:
- sculpture and visual composition workshops
- presentations on the history of marble craftsmanship
- participatory activities in the public space
- and the ‘Marble Trail’ visual arts walk, which highlighted the natural and cultural heritage of the area.
The initiative contributed decisively to shaping the identity of the future Center as a meeting point for art, education, and local development, through the active participation of the academic community and the residents.
The action concluded with a day event/workshop titled ‘Place – Art – Future’, where the Globus Cultura proposal for the establishment of the Center was presented.
The project’s main pillars were presented, and its future contribution to the sustainable cultural development of Western Macedonia was analyzed.
