With great success for the fourth consecutive year, the grand opening of the major Art celebration #LOVE4ART and the Awards Ceremony of the Pan-European Fine Arts Competition ART AWARDS by Dreamteam took place in a dazzling evening that has now become an established institution and a point of reference for artists across Europe.

For yet another year, the entire #LOVE4ART cultural initiative was held under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Athens.

Dreamteam’s Social & Cultural Mission

“Dreamteam promotes culture and the Arts through the organization of events, while its core social mission focuses on supporting children, the environment, and animals — aiming to create a better world.

For a better world, we recycle remaining fabrics from the fashion industry and Greek designers to create the fabric toy #oneiraki, which we donate to children living under challenging circumstances, offering them joy and hope.

At the same time, we advocate for the institutional rights of all animals through the initiative #lovethestrays and carry out both international and domestic environmental actions through #love4gaia.

Art is a fundamental supporter of our social mission, and the promotion of culture is one of our main pillars.”

About the Art Awards by Dreamteam

The Art Awards by Dreamteam is a competition in Painting, Sculpture, and Mixed Media, designed to highlight talent and provide artists with the recognition they deserve.

The competition runs for three months. The evaluation process is conducted by a twelve-member Jury Committee, as well as by the public, who interact and vote for one month.

Jury Committee

The Jury consists of distinguished and internationally recognized figures in the Arts, including:

• Dr. Vassilis Arapis, PhD in Philosophy of Science, Sorbonne University
• Grigoris Vasileiou, renowned sculptor
• Kostas Evangelatos, art theorist, visual artist, and author
• Dr. Giorgos Kakavas, Honorary General Director of Contemporary Culture, Ministry of Culture
• Aristotelis Karantis, art curator
• Anna Kontoleon, Personal & Business Coach and exhibition curator
• Dora Loizou, singer, Vice President of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Committee of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Ambassador of Dreamteam
• Dr. Christina Moura, distinguished Doctor of Arts
• Spyros Poros, internationally acclaimed Greek photographer
• Stavros Stathopoulos, historian and cultural memory curator
• Stelios Tantouris, visual artist and Board Member of “Attikos Politismos”
• Giorgos Christou, Honorary President of Zappeion Hall and author

Award Winners

Artist of the Year – Fotini Birba

Sculpture

• 1st Prize – Nikolaos Tsalamatás
• 2nd Prize – Timoleon Tsilis
• 3rd Prize – Gioris Papakonstantinou

Mixed Media – Digital

• 1st Prize – Anastasia Rodinou
• 2nd Prize – Daniela Nikolova
• 3rd Prize – Stella Kyriakou

Figurative Painting – Mixed Materials / Digital

• 1st Prize – Daniela Nikolova
• 2nd Prize – Mari Iliadi
• 3rd Prize – Antonis Alivrouvas (Printmaking)

Figurative Painting – Acrylics

• 1st Prize – Fotini Birba
• 2nd Prize – Katerina Grigorakou
• 3rd Prize – Christos Bitsaxis

Figurative Painting – Oil

• 1st Prize – Athena Tzei
• 2nd Prize – Eleni Atzemi
• 3rd Prize – Mary Striftou

Audience Awards

• Painting – Anastasia Paraskevi Daouti
• Mixed Media – Digital – Vasiliki Roupa
• Sculpture – Olga Maneta

Special Awards

• Dreamteam Genesis Award – Dimitris Georgiou
• Creative Award – Vasiliki Petrakopoulou
• #LOVE4ART Award – Toros Aram
• Ceremony Award – Dimitris Georgiou
• Platinum Award I – Ioannis Artinopoulos
• Platinum Award II – Dr. Christina Moura

Award Presenters

The awards were presented by distinguished individuals serving the Arts either professionally or institutionally, as well as supporters of Dreamteam’s social mission, including:

• Eleni Dimou, renowned singer
• Spyros Bibilas, Member of Parliament (Athens) and Vice President of the Greek Actors’ Association
• Anna Kouri, acclaimed actress
• Roxanne Bei-Karambotsou, President of OPANDA (Athens Municipality)
• Makis Delaportas, actor and President of the Cultural Committee of Elliniko-Argyroupoli Municipality
• Nikolaos Korovesis, Deputy Regional Governor of Ilia
• Marina Stavraki, President of SDG17 Greece & Cultural President of Lykovrysi-Pefki Municipality
• Giannis Vasileiadis, entrepreneur & President of KYANA
• Stelios Kalathas, actor, director & acting coach
• Erotokritos, renowned fashion designer
• Anthimos Ananiadis, actor, director & producer
• Rita Pikrou Moraitaki, Regional Councilor for Parks & Animal Welfare (Attica)
• Dimitris Giotis, actor
• Vicky Papageorgopoulou, Vice President of Who is Who International Academy & Awards
• Mary Charalambidi, President of Elefsina Municipal Council
• Panagiotis Sfaelos, Secretary General of the European Association of Journalists (Hellenic Section) and Vice President of Hellenic Media Group
• Giorgos Skolarikos, publisher & co-founder of Dreamteam
• Giorgos Gouvas & Errika Gouva

Event Highlights & Production

The ceremony featured professional performers from the “Chororama” Dance School under the direction of choreographer Annie Konstantinou.

On stage for the awards were Giannis Dolianitis and Vivi Charalambous. Event flow and seating coordination were managed by Giannis Charalambopoulos, Alexandra Saliari, Maria Karabetsou, and Andriani Argyropoulou.

Makeup was provided by Freddy Make Up Stage, led by renowned makeup artist Freddy Kalompratsos.
Hair styling was curated by well-known hairstylist Giorgos Zouveelos.

KYANA offered hair care gift packages to award-winning artists, contributors, and volunteers.
The welcome drink was sponsored by “Kava Drosia.”

Designer Erotokritos, through his established brand Prince Erotokritos, dressed presenters and contributors.
The opening dance mask by Christos Petridis was exclusively designed for the evening by artist Andriano Arte.

Photography coverage: Papadakis Press

Dreamteam warmly thanks all communication sponsors, supporters, and volunteers for their invaluable contribution.

Presentation: Anastasia Gouva – Christos Petridis
Exhibition Curation: Christos Petridis – Aristotelis Karantis
Event Coordination: Anastasia Gouva

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Source: Lagr.us