“Greece in USA” introduces the GREEK NAÏVE PAINTING Exhibition BY EFFIE MICHELIS at the Consulate General of Greece in New York

GREEK NAÏVE PAINTING BY EFFIE MICHELIS

OPENING: MARCH 20, 2024 ǀ 18:30–20:30

The journey of the works by the naif painter Effie Michelis (1906–1984) in the USA continues.

27 prints on canvas will be presented at the Consulate General of Greece in New York between March 20 and April 19, 2024.

The exhibition entitled “Greek Naïve Painting by Effie Michelis” takes place under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in New York, with the support of Anatolia College www.anatolia.edu.gr and Melissa Publishing House www.melissabooks.com

OPENING INFO

At the opening, an introduction to the exhibition and to Greek naïve artists in relation to self- taught artists from all over the world, will be presented by:

• Mr Jason T. Busch, Director of the American Folk Art Museum
• Dr Sozita Goudouna, Art historian, and founder of “Greece in USA”

Greetings by:

• Mr Konstantinos Konstantinou, Consul General of Greece in New York
• Mr Lambros Anagnostopoulos, President of the Board of Directors of the Michelis Foundation.

EXHIBITION INFO

Duration: MARCH 10 — APRIL 19 2024

Opening Times: MONDAY — FRIDAY: 9:30–14:30

RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/effie-michelis-painting-exhibition

For more information please visit: www.michelisfoundation.gr