Anna Lindh Foundation

SIMIO5

National Network

Cyprus

Address

Kifeas 6

Country

City

Nicosia

Street address 2

apt.302

Mobile Phone

+35799494618

Telephone

99494618

Telephone (other)

+357 99300806

E-Mail

simio5artfoundation@gmail.com

E-Mail (2)

vas.antares@gmail.com

E-Mail (3)

christina.shiakola@gmail.com

Year of Establishment

2025

Contact Person1

Christina Shiakola

Job Title 1

Chairman of the Board

Contact Person 2

Vassilis Vassiliades

Job Title 2

Secretary of the board

Organisation Type

Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation

Fields of Activity

Arts

General Information

SIMIO5 is an artistic, non-profit organization that aims to promote and support all forms of culture at local and international level. It was established as a limited liability company in January 2025 under the name SIMIO 5 NON PROFIT ART AND CULTURAL COLLECTIVE (registration number HE 470252) and is based in Nicosia (Cyprus).

Mission and Objectives

SIMIO5 aspires to contribute in a substantial and effective way to the shaping of the contemporary artistic scene of Cyprus. It seeks collaborations and synergies both locally and internationally in order to promote culture outside of closed circuits and anachronistic methodologies. Without prejudice and without aiming for profit or personal promotion, SIMIO5 opens the spectrum of its activities to all aspects and manifestations of culture, artistic expression and spirit. Its guiding principle remains the selfless support of art, the active involvement of citizens in cultural events and the dissemination of artistic creation throughout society.

Main Projects / Activities

-The promotion, cultivation and support of Culture in all its forms and manifestations at local and international level.
- Participation in the process of dialogue both at national and international level, on the above issues.
-The creation and development of a scientific background for its purposes, through participation in research and other programs.
-Increasing public awareness of the value and importance of the visual arts in the formation and importance of the visual arts in society.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can participate in joint projects by transferring the experience of the hybrid character of Cypriot culture to countries that may still find it difficult to move forward in synergies and cooperation between seemingly disparate societies. For this very reason, Cyprus can become a field of fruitful discussions and artistic actions that unite and promote culture and the arts.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We believe that the Mediterranean Sea is the natural symbol of the union of peoples and cultures. It is the common value towards which Europe, North Africa, the Balkans, the Levant, converge culturally and artistically. Cyprus, a perennial recipient of this dynamic, can be a valuable partner in this network of inspiring partners.