The Marketplace is located at the heart of the SNFCC, in the Agora, from April 1st to April 3rd, presenting an open, bustling market that will showcase women and non-binary-led businesses, charities and activist organizations.
On Saturday and Sunday, April 1 and 2, the decks of WOW Marketplace at the SNFCC Agora will feature well-known Greek female DJs from 10.00 to 22.00, while the WOW Sounds experience will be complemented by musical pop-ups on all three days of the festival.
WOW Marketplace stallholders:
The Marketplace Bookshop / Free Thinking Zonefree thinking zone activist bookshop – bawdy thinking house
Free thinking zone is a concept bookshop and publishing house for contemporary thought and art, founded in Athens, in December 2011. It is a community of political and social activism, fueled by a shared faith in the protection of human rights, tolerance of diversity, freedom of expression, democracy, and justice.
In the Marketplace Bookshop you can find a range of book recommendations from the Free Thinking Zone and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center regarding gender issues, the history and themes of feminism, and women’s stories that inspire us.
ENA KAROA plant-based cosmetics laboratory from the Cyclades.
Visitors of the stand will have the opportunity to find out answers to questions such as: How can I quickly prepare a DIY perfumed spray for relaxation or stimulation? Which essential oils offer relaxation, and which offer stimulation?
Sabahat SkincareHigh quality skinfood
Wasteless DesignReusable products that inspire and facilitate a zero-waste lifestyle.
Ode to socksSocks made in Greece and other cool stuff.
Dots. Art for allJewels that respect diversity featuring messages and wishes in Braille and sign language.
World WildHandmade women's clothing and unisex T-shirts.
WOODY TINTSLinen and accessories for babies and children.
THINK PIGCreative concept store.
Buho CraftsDesign and construction of jewelry and objects made of wood.
CandlemakerThe people of Candlemaker love nature and everything it has to offer us. So, they produce candles that are made of plant-based and recyclable materials, believing that a beautiful object of exquisite style should not burden the environment under any circumstances.
The Ink JobAt Ink Job, Angeliki draws inspiration from the urban landscape and designs modern accessories made of hand-printed textiles — small wearable pieces of art.
MarmaróMar & Maró (aka Marmaró) create unique hand-crafted jewelry made of a polymer clay.
Mamma CavolfioreKids' T-shirts and more... A family brand, designed by mum, inspired by the son. Pure and non-toxic materials.
hōkōSimple Objects | Modern Projects
Visitors of the stand will have the opportunity to learn basic instructions for the propagation of plants in water.
MoMoPrints on paper and fabric, T-shirts, handmade bags and accessories.
STAMOU HEARINGS AIDSSTAMOU is a company that has been providing reliable hearing aids for 50 years.
ΜΑΝΑ – TOGETHER FOR LIFEMANA nonprofit aims to support every woman who suffers from breast cancer, or any other form of gynecologic cancer. It offers free personalized care and physical/mental support services to women diagnosed with breast cancer, or any other gynecologic cancer, in a specially designed cozy space in the center of Athens, the House of MANA, at 8-10 Rigillis Street.
On Sunday, April 2, at 12.30–13.30 and 17.00–18.00, visitors of the stand will have the opportunity to participate in the workshop “Breast Self-Examination (BSE) and its importance,” which will include the screening of a self-examination video, complemented with explanations, as well as a Q&A session with the audience.
Girl Power Academy GreeceActivities aimed at empowering young women and girls through football.
Girls in Tech GreeceGirls in Tech Greece is the local chapter of the global organization Girls in Tech, which aims to empower, support and advance women in the tech industry.
Diotima CenterDiotima Center is a women’s nonprofit specializing in issues of gender equality and gender-based violence.
The Pomegranate Project - by Action for WomenA holistic model of protection and empowerment for women refugees and asylum seekers, who have survived gender-based violence, aimed at rehabilitation, resilience and reintegration into society.
Fotini TikkouObjects made of illustrated paper and ceramics.
kóka handmadeHand-crafted, limited-edition objects – a creative Big Bang of gifts for all ages.
Women On TopWoT is an organization for women’s professional and economic empowerment and for equality in the workplace.
DiesblonWearable art.
Freyja Jewelry
Drosou FarmAt Drosou Farm, the fruits of the earth are used fresh when in season to create traditional products with natural materials and without preservatives.
Funny radial acne scarsA brand expressing a colorful sort of creativity, transmuted into second-chance clothing, hats, T-shirts, and anything else that inspires painting.
Eve’s limited CollectionHand-crafted luxury candles & decorations.
WOW is the world’s biggest, most comprehensive festival celebrating women, girls and non-binary people, and is taking place for the very first time in Greece, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, from Saturday 1 to Monday 3, April 2023. At WOW, there’s space for discussions ranging from sex to politics, women’s rights to divorce, childlessness to career changes. It’s a chance for both the most difficult discussions and the funniest interactions that bring us all together.
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