Invitation to participate in an educational activity: “From Gaze to Narrative: Photography and Documentary”

Dear teachers and students, the Region of Thessaly – Regional Unit of Larissa, within the framework of the “TLOUPAS PATH” project—an international photography competition and festival honoring the work of the Larissan photographer Takis Tloupas—invites secondary education students and teachers to participate in the following open educational initiative:

“From the Gaze to Narration: Photography and Documentary”

• Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
• Time: 18:00
• Venue: Joist Innovation Park, Larissa
• Participation: Free, with pre-registration (limited number of seats)

Περιεχόμενο της δράσης
Η δράση απευθύνεται σε μαθητές και μαθήτριες της δευτεροβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης και στους εκπαιδευτικούς τους. Μέσα από παρουσίαση, προβολή και βιωματικό εργαστήριο, οι συμμετέχοντες θα γνωρίσουν τη φωτογραφία ως μέσο τεκμηρίωσης και αφήγησης της πραγματικότητας, αλλά και τη σχέση της με το ντοκιμαντέρ.

Content of the initiative
The initiative is aimed at secondary education students and their teachers. Through a presentation, a screening, and an experiential workshop, participants will explore photography as a medium for documenting and narrating reality, as well as its relationship to the documentary genre.

Registration
Registration is carried out exclusively online, via the form:
https://forms.gle/FVSAkcjADWHN7quq7
Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until Tuesday, November 17, 2026, or until all spots are filled.

Since the activity takes place outside of school hours, the participation of minors requires the consent of a parent or guardian, which is indicated on the registration form.

The invitation is extended to any interested school, educator, and student. Participation requires pre-registration via the form mentioned above.

We look forward to seeing you at Joist Innovation Park!