2017 was a watershed year for the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center: It was the first year for SNFCC in full operation; it was the year when SNFCC was delivered to the Greek State, and to all of us; also, the year when the Greek National Opera and the National Library of Greece began transitioning to their new facilities.
Most importantly, it was the year when the vision of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) and Renzo Piano, the architect of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), became reality: An open, public space was created, a shared space for all, surpassing all expectations.
In 2017, we welcomed more than 3 million visitors; over 3,500 free cultural, educational, athletic, recreational, and environmental events were organized. Thanks to SNF’s ongoing support, admission to all of these events was free for the public, open to all, without any barriers.
This is the vision we serve: A public SNFCC where everyone enjoys free access and everyone can actively shape and participate in a large number of activities and events.
In 2017, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center proved in practice what can be achieved through the collaboration of the private and public sectors, thus creating a horizon of hope and optimism.
In 2018, our wish and goal is to make it the year that we, along with all of you, can show SNFCC’s full potential and unfold even more, and more comprehensive, facets of our activity.
Thank you all, from our heart, for embracing SNFCC with so much love, and also for your care in maintaining its excellence.
Have a wonderful year!
