The Society for Macedonian Studies (S.M.S.), in collaboration with the Yessios Museum – The Macedonian Struggle and Edessa, the Directorate of Primary Education of Pella and the Directorate of Secondary Education of Pella, invite pupils of the Prefecture of Pella to take part in the painting and photography exhibition on the heroes of the Macedonian Struggle: Tellos Agras and Antonios Migas.
→ School – Pupil Participation Form
→ Parent's Declaration for Participation in an Exhibition
Purpose
The main aim of the pupils' participation is to pass on historical memory and knowledge about the Macedonian Struggle to the new generation, and to form part of the two-day remembrance events for the two Macedonian fighters, as well as of a later temporary exhibition at the Yessios Museum.
Pupils are invited to express themselves creatively and highlight the importance of this historical period from their own perspective.
Who can take part:
The call is addressed to pupils of Primary Schools and of all grades of Secondary Education in the Prefecture of Pella.
Categories of Work
Pupils/classes can take part in the following two (2) categories, divided into four age groups (Primary Categories A & B and Secondary Categories A & B), according to their grade:
1. Painting
2. Photography
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: Friday 29 May 2026.
Presentation of mementos: Will take place as part of the two-day remembrance event for the Macedonian fighters on 7-8 June 2026 in Edessa or during their exhibition at the Yessios Museum in the autumn.
Presentation of keepsakes
All participating pupils will receive a Participation Memento.
The detailed specifications, terms of participation, school participation form and the required parent/guardian consent form are available on the Yessios Museum website: Click here
For more information and clarifications, please contact:
Yessios Museum "The Macedonian Struggle and Edessa"
Contact phone: 2381020013, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Email: yessiosedu@gmail.com
