MOUSES Novelties in Chania! 25-26 April 2026

“Are you a young creator? Do you have a voice and ideas to share?

‘MOUSON KAINOPRAGIA’ is calling you to Chania,April 25th and 26th, at the Chania Cultural Center!

Two inspiring days of art, workshops, and an open stage,featuring honorary awards for distinguished figures in art and science:

• The CLEIO Award to Ioannis Volanakis,

• ERATO to Sifi Michelogianni,

• EUTERPE to Giorgos Kaloutsis,and

• URANIA to Giannis Papamastorakis.

Apply for scholarships, receive certificates and digital badges!

Join now at www.esaienroi.org

Free entrance.

‘MOUSON KAINOPRAGIA’ – Create the future together.”

Online application: https://forms.gle/5odn1oQvzkd8guAA8

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION for Young Creators

Art Education Activities“MOUSON KAINOPRAGIA” – CHANIA 2026📍 Chania Spiritual Center📅 April 25 & 26, 2026🎟️ Free admission

Target group: young creators or workshop participants

• Awarding of two (out of four) scholarships for participation in festivals and European activities (July 16 / August 4, 2026 – Thessaloniki & Halkidiki || September 2026 – Rhodes or Thessaloniki, Inclusive Culture Festival, September 26–27, 2026), covering accommodation, meals, and transportation, enhancing youth creative mobility (two scholarships have already been awarded to participants from activities held in Thessaloniki in March 2026)

• Certificates of participation (for workshops and young artists’ evenings), as well as digital badges

The Regional Unit of Chania / Region of Crete, Esai en Roi, the Senselab of the Technical University of Crete, Radamanthys Publications, the Club for the Promotion of Sign Language, and the Association of Friends of Astronomy of Crete invite you to participate in the two-day cultural and educational event “MOUSON KAINOPRAGIA”, an open platform for creation, expression, and inclusion, addressed to all levels of education (Kindergarten, Primary, Middle, and High Schools) of Crete.

The initiative aims to bring together students, educators, and the wider community through art, collaboration, and active participation, highlighting the importance of creativity as a means of learning, empowerment, and social cohesion.

🔹 Participation Opportunities for Schools

School units can participate in order to:

• Receive training and information on topics of art, inclusion, and creative education

• Benefit from consulting and guidance by experts in personal development and creative pathways

• Engage in experiential participation in artistic workshops

• Present artistic talents on the event stage

• Strengthen their CVs through participation in a European-standard cultural activity

• Meet significant personalities from the fields of art and science, with meaningful social impact

🔹 Program of Activities

🕙 Morning Zone (11:00 – 13:00)Experiential workshops open to schools and students:

• Creative writing

• Visual arts workshops (including for students with disabilities)

• Inclusive movement (HandieDance)

• Open dialogue space with youth guidance and counseling experts

🕡 Afternoon Zone (18:30 – 20:00)

• Thematic tributes and presentations

• Talks on the connection between art, education, and society

• Honorary awards for distinguished personalities in art and science

🕗 Evening Zone (20:00 – 21:30)

• Open stage for young creators

• Presentations by students and young artists (theatre, music, dance, performance, visual arts)

🔹 Student Participation on Stage

Artists who wish to present works or actions can apply here:👉 https://forms.gle/5odn1oQvzkd8guAA8

Alternatively, they may send a specific participation request to esai@esai.gr if the form does not meet their needs. The subject line should read:REQUEST FOR THE TWO-DAY EVENT “MOUSON KAINOPRAGIA”, including a description of their request or questions.

📞 Contact phone: +30 6906 98 22 44

The event aligns with the spirit of active participation and outreach, strengthening the connection between the educational community and the initiatives of the European Youth Week 2026.

For two days, Chania transforms into a vibrant meeting point of learning, creativity, and collaboration.