Art on Symi in Horio and Yialos.

The Symi Gallery - Yialos, Symi

It's all about art and artists this month here on Symi. Firstly, on Friday 7th August was the inaugural exhibition of the new Symi Gallery on the ground floor of the Symi Visitor. A space which is full of character and perfect for artists to exhibit their work. The exhibition was of work done by local artist Haycox. A very busy evening with both local and tourists coming through the door for the 4 hour opening. What's good about the Symi Gallery is it is planned to be an all round the year exhibition centre. The gallery is already booked till December with the Haycox work being shown until September 8th. Look out for details of which artist is exhibiting next.





ODAS Exhibition | Symi Dream Gallery - Horio, Symi

On the 8th of August the annual ODAS Exhibition was opened at the Symi Dream gallery in the village. The event showcases work by local artists and gives an insight into the varied talents of those living here. Once again the opening was a well turned out event and will run until the 24th August when the "Diversity in Symi Art" Exhibition returns. So if you're in the village, the Symi Dream Gallery is just a few steps down the Kali Strata from the main Syllagos square. Well worth a visit. Further information, pictures can be found using the links below.









ODAS Exhibition at Symi Dream:
The Symi Gallery. Art by Haycox

Symi Skies - June 2009

Cooling winds, and lower than expected temperatures has created some nice relief as the month draws to an end. Some cloud cover has cleared now, but not before providing some amazing formations two evenings ago. It's been a busy month on the island, and the season is well and truly underway. The Symi Art Exhibition on the Kali Strata was attended by over 250 people on the opening night. Quite something when you consider the island population is 3000.

They'll be more about Exhibitions coming soon. Something good for Symi, especially when so many artists are drawn here for it's unique architecture, colour and location. Stay tuned.

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Symi Art Exhibition - Symi Dream Gallery

From the 19th of June, an exhibition is taking place at the Symi Dream Gallery, on the kali Strata. The exhibition is to illustrate the creative diversity here on Symi. It will run all through the summer till the end of October, and as always admission is free. So if you have some spare time on your hands, it's well worth a visit.

Symi Summer - A hot May

Temperatures are reaching 35 at the moment, much hotter than normal for May. The rain from a week ago has meant we've been infested with mosquitos too, which can prove to be very uncomfortable in the evenings. No doubt the pharmacy will be running out of sprays before long. The harbour has been busy this week with yachts and gulets which is always a welcome sight, though we were woken yesterday due to one yacht having a party until 3 in the morning!

When on Symi, it's important to get out and about. Many tourists worry about getting lost, and stick to the main harbour. Some of the back streets are steeped in history, and provide a quiet getaway. Particularly the old mansions both in the harbour and village. Flowers are in bloom everywhere and maybe it's me, but they don't smell this good in the UK.