COMMITTEE
Welcome to our committee!
We are a dedicated group of individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, playing a vital role in shaping the vision and mission of our organization.
Each member brings unique perspectives and skills to our table. Explore our profiles below to learn more about the team propelling our mission forward.
PRESIDENT FOTOS DIMITRIOU / SCULPTOR
Fotos Dimitriou was born in Famagusta, Cyprus, in 1955.
He studied Porcelain and Ceramics at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague (1976–1983), earning the title of Academic Sculptor (Master of Arts).
Since 1983, he has been based in Larnaca, where he works from his art studio. Throughout his career, Fotos has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Cyprus and internationally, showcasing his work in Italy, Malta, Belgium, Greece, Australia, France, Germany, and Egypt. Notably, he won third prize at the Pan-Hellenic Ceramic Exhibition in both 1995 and 1999.
His talent was further recognized with invitations to the Cairo International Ceramics Biennale (2000) and the Design Biennale in Saint Etienne, France (2001).
VICE PRESIDENT PANTELIS FOTIOU / ICONOGRAPHER
Pantelis Fotiou is an icon painter.
He studied Theology at the Aristotelian University in Salonica Greece.
From a young age he studied Byzantine iconography with know teachers. And also, he studied the fresco technique under Mihai Morosan. His icons and byzantine frescos can be found in numerous temples in Cyprus and abroad.
SECRETARY AIMILIA ANDREOU / CULTURAL PRACTITIONER, RUSSIAN PHILOLOGIST
Aimilia Andreou studied Russian Philology (Russian Language and Literature) at Yerevan State University and later obtained a Master’s degree in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language from Tver State University.
She currently teaches Russian and is the co-founder of the online language institution Rusophia. At the same time, she is completing postgraduate studies in Cultural Policy and Development at the Open University of Cyprus.
Through her studies, she has developed skills related to the relationship between art and society, cultural policy and management, cultural economics, museology, and cultural communication. In addition, she has acquired knowledge and experience in the management of cultural organisations and projects, cultural production, cultural policy implementation, and the role of culture in local and urban development.
As part of her studies, she has completed two successful placements in the cultural sector with Larnaka2030 and the Larnaca Biennale.
TREASURER MARIA PAPADOPOULOU / CULTURAL PROJECT MANAGER,
DIRECTOR @ WONDERDOTS
Maria is a marketer and event planner.
She studied in London and holds a Bachelor Degree in Marketing from Middlesex University and two Masters degrees in International Management from Kings University and Investment Management from Cass Business School.
After a five-year work experience in Athens in the banking sector she recited in her hometown Larnaca in 2011. She is now the founder and director of WonderDots Ltd offering new age marketing, event planning and project services.
Throughout her career she has planned numerous unique and successful events including Larnaca Biennale.
MEMBER KONSTANTINOS CHARILAOU / DESIGNER
Konstantinos is an interdisciplinary designer, STEAM educator, and event planner, currently contributing his expertise at Youth Makerspace Larnaka, a cutting-edge hub for innovation and education under the Youth Board of Cyprus.
He is also a Creative Strategist at Simlead Product Design, where he develops innovative strategies, facilitates design thinking workshops, and leads product development initiatives.
A graduate of the IED Milano - European Institute of Design, Konstantinos specializes in designing and facilitating workshops, leading impactful events like Makerfair, and engaging diverse audiences in the dynamic world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics).
MEMBER MARIA KOUMPAROU / CULTURAL WORKER
Maria Koumparou holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology from the University of Surrey and in a Master’s degree in Social Research from the University of Edinburgh. For the last five years she has worked in the field of national and European programmes, developing competitive proposals for funding research and education projects (IDEA, Erasmus+, CERV, AMIF, Horizon, JUSTICE) as well as managing projects.
During her career, she has worked with a variety of social groups at local and European level – including artists, youth groups, cultural organisations, and LGBT+ groups – with the aim to enhance their personal and professional development and their active participation in the community and society.
She has developed a number of training programmes and has organised and coordinated presentations, events, training workshops and activities, and seminars.
MEMBER THEODOROS PHILIPPOU /EVENT ORGANIZER
Born in Athienou, Cyprus, in 1970 Graduated from Pancyprian Gymnasium in Nicosia.
Moved to the UK in 2005. Repatriated back to Cyprus in 2020. Founded and managed The O Gallery from 2020 to 2023.
Lives and works in Larnaca.