Call for pupils to take part in a photography and painting exhibition
"Macedonian fighters Tellos Agras & Antonios Migas: Passing on Historical Memory"
1. Purpose of participation
The main purpose of the pupils' participation in the exhibition is to pass on historical memory and knowledge to pupils of Primary Schools and all grades of Secondary Education, and to form part of the two-day remembrance events for the heroic Macedonian fighters Tellos Agras and Antonios Migas.
The aim is to foster interest in the history of the Macedonian Struggle and pupils' expression and creativity through art.
2. Organisers
• The Society for Macedonian Studies (S.M.S.)
• The Yessios Museum "The Macedonian Struggle and Edessa"
• The Directorates of Primary and Secondary Education of the Prefecture of Pella
3. Participants
The call to take part in the exhibition is addressed to pupils of Primary Schools της and of all grades of Secondary Education in the Prefecture of Pella.
4. Participation categories
Pupils can take part in the following categories:
- Painting (Artwork)
- Photography
5. Age Categories
Category | Primary grades |
A | 1st, 2nd, 3rd Primary School |
B | 4th, 5th, 6th Primary School |
| Secondary grades |
A | 1st, 2nd, 3rd Lower Secondary |
B | 1st, 2nd, 3rd Upper Secondary |
6. Timeline
Action | Date | |
Submissions open | Monday 9 March 2026 | |
Submission deadline | Friday 29 May 2026 | |
Mementos | Two-day remembrance event on 7-8 June 2026 or in autumn 2026 during their exhibition at the Yessios Museum |
7. Terms of Participation & Submission
- Theme: Works must be inspired by the life, action and sacrifice of the Macedonian fighters Tellos Agras and Antonios Migas, as well as by the Macedonian Struggle in general.
- Number of Works: Each class/section or individual pupil of the school may take part with one (1) work only in one (1) category only (e.g. one painting or one photograph).
- Originality: Submitted works must be original creations of the pupils.
Category | Technical Specifications |
Painting | Free technique (e.g. coloured pencils, watercolour, collage, etc.). A4 or A3 size, portrait orientation. |
Photography | Colour or black and white, printed in A4 or A3 size. |
8. All works will be exhibited in autumn 2026 in the temporary exhibitions hall of the Yessios Museum
- Theme: Works must be inspired by the life, action and sacrifice of the Macedonian fighters Tellos Agras and Antonios Migas, as well as by the Macedonian Struggle in general.
- Number of Works: Each class/section or individual pupil of the school may take part with one (1) work only in one (1) category only (e.g. one painting or one photograph).
- Originality: Submitted works must be original creations of the pupils.
Participation Form & Submission Instructions
1. 📋 School / Pupil Participation Form
Each work (or set of works from the same school) must be accompanied by the following completed forms:
2.Submission Instructions
Works must be submitted by post.
3.Submission of Artworks & Digital Works (Painting, Photography)
Deadline: By Friday 29 May 2026
a. Postal Delivery: For participation in the exhibition "Macedonian fighters Tellos Agras & Antonios Migas: Passing on Historical Memory". Yessios Museum "The Macedonian Struggle and Edessa", Dimokratias 9 - Platia Eleftherias, Edessa, Postcode: 58200, contact phone: 2381020013
b. Packaging: Works (up to A3) must be packed carefully (e.g. in an envelope with hard cardboard) to avoid damage.
c. Label on the Work: The back of each work must clearly state the following: Pupil's Name, Title of Work, Grade, School Name.
d. Sending: The works, together with the original, completed Participation Form (see section 1), are sent to the address: Yessios Museum "The Macedonian Struggle and Edessa", Dimokratias 9 - Platia Eleftherias, Edessa, Postcode: 58200, contact phone: 2381020013
Presentation of Keepsake
All participating pupils will receive Participation Memento.
Press release
Read the full press release here.
