As part of All For Blue’s Environmental Program, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Friends of Mykonos, schools of all educational levels in Mykonos participated in a unique art contest, submitting a total of 42 original works of art—a record number of entries among all the art contests we have organized to date!
The young and older student artists, after attending our educational seminars and taking part in both coastal and underwater cleanups, used recyclable materials and waste to create inspired and powerful artworks, each carrying a strong environmental message.
With 428 public votes submitted, the winners are:
1. “Temple of Isis” – Ano Mera Primary School (Grade 3, Class 2) – 146 votes
2. “The Crocodile of Delos” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 3) – 89 votes
3. “Ancient Theater of Delos” – Ano Mera Primary School – 76 votes
4. “Recycling” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos – 20 votes
5. “From Bottle Cap to Dolphin with Art and Grace” – Chora Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 4, Class 1) – 13 votes
6. “Plastic Paradise” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 5) – 13 votes
7. “Hungry Shark Evolution” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 5) – 9 votes
8. “The Pizza” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 5) – 7 votes
9. “Underwater Canvas” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 5) – 7 votes
10. “The Call of the Delos Mosaics” – EPAL Mykonos – 6 votes
11. “The Lion of Delos” – Mykonos Junior High School (Grade 8, Class 3)
12. “The Mermaid of the Deep” – Mykonos Junior High School (Grade 7, Class 1)
13. “The Daughter of Delos” – EPAL Mykonos
14. “Recyclable Dirt” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 6)
15. “Sea of Plastic” – Mykonos Sychroni Paideia School (Grade 4, Class 2)
16. “Little Sharks” – Kindergarten of Sychroni Paideia (Class 1)
17. “Aegean SOS” – Sychroni Paideia Primary School (Grade 5, Class 1)
18. “Different Fish” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 5)
19. “From Delos, a Wooden Aphrodite!” – EPAL Mykonos
20. “Dolphins” – Kindergarten of Sychroni Paideia (Class 1)
21. “Ancient Beauty, Modern Use!” – EPAL Mykonos
22. “Delos: The Mykonos of Antiquity” – Mykonos Junior High School (Grade 8, Class 3)
23. “Delos: The Lion’s Revival” – EPAL Mykonos
24. “Lifesaver” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 5)
25. “Marine Life” – Sychroni Paideia Primary School (Grade 2)
26. “Columns” – Sychroni Paideia Primary School (Grade 5)
27. “Bloom” – Pre-K of Sychroni Paideia Mykonos
28. “The Depths of Delian Fish” – Mykonos Junior High School (Grade 7, Class 1)
29. “The Wise Ones of Delos” – EPAL Mykonos
30. “Protect the Sea, Save the World” – Sychroni Paideia Primary School (Grade 3, Class 1)
31. “Modern Monuments” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 5)
32. “Boat of Words” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 6)
33. “The Wave” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 4)
34. “The Dream Tree” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 6)
35. “All For Blue” – Sychroni Paideia Primary School (Grade 6)
36. “Blue” – Sychroni Paideia Primary School (Grade 5, Class 2)
37. “Care Care” – Sychroni Paideia Primary School (Grade 3, Class 2)
38. “Save the Sharks” – Sychroni Paideia Primary School (Grade 3, Class 1)
39. “No Waste in the Sea” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 5)
40. “Marine Canvas” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 5)
41. “Cake” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 5)
42. “Protecting Marine Species” – 2nd Primary School of Mykonos (Grade 3, Class 1)
A huge congratulations to all the students for their creativity, awareness, enthusiasm, and environmental spirit. Their active and imaginative participation was truly an inspiration to us all.
The top three winning entries received prizes from All For Blue, including a plastic cap recycling bin, stainless steel straws, and reusable cleanup gear (bags and gloves) to continue their environmental actions on the shores of Mykonos—and wherever else their passion may take them.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Deputy Mayor of Education Mrs. Marsoula Chanioti for her collaboration with the schools, the Grypareio Cultural Center for hosting the exhibition, and of course, all the educators and students who engaged in this art contest with such dedication and love.
The Keep Mykonos Blue program is implemented in collaboration with the Municipality of Mykonos and the Friends of Mykonos organization, with the support of the Ministry of Culture, the Cyclades Preservation Fund, and Nautica. The initiative is held under the auspices of the World Confederation of Underwater Activities (CMAS) and has been approved by the Ministry of Education.
1.Vasilis Kalogeropoulos (All For Blue Seminar Instructor), 2.Marsoula Chanioti (Deputy Mayor of Education, Mykonos), 3.Katerina Topouzoglou (Founder, All For Blue), 4. Christos G. Veronis (Mayor of Mykonos)
