Teos Arts and Culture Association (TACA), adopts the idea of an equitable world among species that prioritizes protecting cultural heritage and ecological sustainability, considers gender diversity and equality, focuses on solidarity with local, regional, and international networks, and aims to increase the local/regional capacity, as indicated at the association’s manifesto and charter. Approaching to culture in its broadest sense, the association respects the right to life of all living beings and looks out for the public benefit, regardless of gender, belief, or race in principle.
In line with this vision, the association adopts the missions of:
Raising awareness of urban culture, cultural heritage and ecological assets,
Creating safe spaces for cultural actors based primarily in the wider Aegean region,
Supporting collaborative manners in design, planning and production following an interdisciplinary approach,
Developing national and international projects with cultural networks that aim at empowering intercultural dialogue and diversity,
To enhance intergenerational cultural literacy, making arts and culture a part of lifelong learning in cooperation with public institutions, and regional/national/international networks,
Developing participatory, inclusive, need based sustainable cultural policies in collaboration with local governments.
Regarding the stated mission above; founded by activists, artists, independent publishers, archeologists and local governors in 2016; the board of directors of the association is currently comprised of cultural managers, artists, researchers, scholars and civic activists.
