General activity of the fund

22 червня 2023 р. Exhibition of Monumental Painting «MONUMENTALKA» On June 22, 2023, the grand opening of the monumental painting exhibition «MONUMENTALKA» took place at the Lviv Palace of Arts. The origin, concept, and participants of the project were presented at the opening by academician and professor of LNAA, Liubomyr Medvid, and the co-organizer of the exhibition, Bohdana Tatarenko. Representatives from the Ukrainian Parliament and Lviv City Council, as well as the rector of LNAA, Vasyl Kosiv, and professors Roman Yatsiv and Orest Holubets, delivered welcoming speeches. The exhibition featured works by 44 artists, including students, teachers, and graduates from all years since the establishment of the department. The creation dates of the artworks varied from 1991 to 2023, allowing viewers to witness the changes and transformations of the department, its internal style, and its impact on students during and after their studies. The exhibition was supported by the Charity Foundation “Friends of Lviv National Academy of Arts” and the Department of Monumental Painting at LNAA. The organizers of the exhibition were master’s students from the Art Management Department: Bohdana Tatarenko, Khrystyna Sukholytka, and Pavlo Kochut. We express sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to the creation of the «MONUMENTALKA» exhibition, particularly the teachers of the Department of Monumental Painting: Roman Haideychuk, Yuri Smolsky, Geiza Dierke, and the students of the Academy: Taras Tsar, Kostya Hrahovetsky, Yarema Marko, and Angelina Shevchenko. The exhibition will run until July 10, 2023. You are invited to attend!  

June 20, 2023 Exhibition «ON THE EDGE” From June 12th to June 20th, the LNAM Gallery hosted the exhibition «ON THE EDGE». It was a collaborative project involving three departments of the Faculty of Decorative and Applied Arts at LNAA: Art Metal, Art Ceramics, and Art Wood. The artworks were created using fragments, empty shells of projectiles, and remnants of enemy ammunition. These materials became integral parts of the art pieces, reminding us of war, just as war has become a part of our lives. The exhibition’s creation involved not only faculty members and students but also alumni of the Academy, reaffirming once again that we are willing to unite for a common purpose. After the conclusion of the exhibition, these works will be showcased at European exhibitions and auctions, with the proceeds directed towards the renovation of the Academy’s shelter.

May 25, 2023 Our First Charitable Student Auction: A Tradition Begins at LNAA! On May 25, 2023, the LNAM Gallery hosted its first-ever charitable auction featuring artworks created by students of LNAA. This event marked the beginning of an annual tradition celebrating the collaboration between the Academy’s students and the «Friends of LNAA» Foundation. The students designed, created and contributed their own artworks for sale, organizing and conducting the auction themselves. It was a completely student led, student initiated and student directed effort. A total of 26 participants generously donated 29 of their works to the Charitable Fund for Future Sales, and fundraising for ongoing LNAA Academy development projects.  During our inaugural student auction, 13 artworks were purchased bringing in a total donation of 56,000 UAH! This is a tribute not only to our students, but also to the great generosity of all our LNAA patrons. Thank you to our students for their excellent work, and to all of our donors for your exceptional support. Because of your generous donations, we at LNAA are able to showcase our brilliant students and their inspiring artwork. Again, thank you and thanks to our students and their teachers! The auction showcased works by Vitaliia Chuprovska, Oleksandr Makohon, Daria Kostiuk, Vira Pakosh, Taras Tsar, Mila Naumenko, Viktoriia Myslyvets, Oleksii Makhnovskyi, Anastasiia Sukhliak, Liliia Mandryk, Solomiia Petryk, Anastasiia Vlasenko, Iryna Tarasiuk, Alina Navalishena, Mykyta Shymko, Mariiana Shnitsier, Halyna Herliak, Liubov Vavryniu, Yeva Tsurkanu, Yana Krykun, Yuliia Boish, Margaryta Safonova, Alisa Drobysheva, Nazar Yaremchuk, Oleksandra Doroshenko, and Solomiia Sviderska. We extend our gratitude to all the donors who not only support these young artists, but also contribute to the ongoing renovations at the Academy. We eagerly await future auctions led by students, and the participation of you, our partners and benefactors, so their talent can be showcased, and projects to develop LNAA may continue and thrive. Invest in the future! With you our LNAA future grows brighter: our students receive the best art education in Ukraine , our teachers continue to inspire, and our facilities can strive to provide all the needs of our most precious resource at LNAA – our young artists. Yes, invest in this exciting future! How? Become part of our Foundation, contribute directly, adopt a student, and consider ways to support LNAA via our website. Again, thank you for your ongoing generosity and support. Because of you, our students are able to thrive through this difficult and challenging time of war. You really matter to LNAA, and our young artists are grateful. THANK YOU! 🎨 🖌️  

May 20, 2023 Exhibition of Tapestries in the United Kingdom From May 5th to May 19th, a charity tapestry exhibition titled «The War Within the Weave. Art Students’ Textiles from Wartime Ukraine» took place in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The event was organized by the Charity Foundation «Friends of LNAA» upon the invitation of representatives from Cardiff School of Art and Design. This was a wonderful opportunity to showcase contemporary works by talented students from the Department of Art Textiles at LNAA to an international audience. All the artistic pieces were created during the time of war, reflecting the reflections and experiences of every Ukrainian, embodying our resilience. The funds raised from the sale of the tapestries will be directed towards the renovation of the Academy’s shelter.

On February 9-14, 2023, the «Arma Christi» project took place at The Lviv National Academy of Arts Department of Sacred Art. The project began with a prayer in the chapel of the Ukrainian Catholic University, which was led by Father-Rector Bohdan Prach.