Outreach initiatives, Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, Athens
The Michael Cacoyannis Foundation was established in 2003 by the Cypriot filmmaker Michael Cacoyannis as a modern cultural institution with a particular focus on the support of the performing arts – mainly theatre and cinema – and on the promotion of art education in Greece. Envisaged as a state-of-the-art space that would embrace modern technology and foster innovative new ideas, the MCF has worked significantly over the years to build a network of international collaborations and offer a voice to promising young artists, by nurturing budding talent. In 2016-2017, the MCF planned and carried out a rich agenda of cultural events and initiatives, from theatrical and musical productions to educational programmes for children of all ages, promoting collaborations and developing existing partnerships with organisations and institutions both in Greece and overseas. Τhe MCF also focused on outreach activities to engage a broader public, while maintaining consistently a low pricing policy in its leading cultural events in order to promote broad participation and ensure inclusivity, enhancing cultural life in Athens, with the support also of organisations such as the A. G. Leventis Foundation.
