Bomb Shelters

December 11, 2023 Charity Evening at the Shelter of LNAA An opportunity to support the Academy, a cozy atmosphere, friendly conversations, and an energetic performance by the band – all this and more at the Charity Evening at the Shelter. The event kicked off with a presentation by Vasil Kosiv, the rector of the Lviv National Academy of Arts, and Oleksiy Cherednichenko, the president of the Charitable Foundation «Friends of LNAA.» They shared the achievements of the Foundation and outlined upcoming projects that attendees can join in supporting. Yana Hurnyk, a student from the LNAA Department of Graphic Design, who reimagined war illustration and highlighted her approach to its creation, emphasized the significance of reportage illustration in our time. Visitors had the opportunity to explore an exhibition of her works. The performance by the Lemko Bluegrass Band, whose music is a blend of American and Ukrainian songs, added a true highlight to the evening, energizing the room and leaving no guest indifferent. We are grateful to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and our patrons for enabling us to organize such events, connect with new benefactors, and spend time with our Friends. Thanks to your generosity and support, we managed to raise – 27,500 UAH. The Charitable Foundation «Friends of LNAA» will allocate these funds to address the urgent needs of students. Your participation in this charitable event is a significant contribution to the development of education and the support of talented youth.

10 August 2023 Trench Candles Workshop in the Shelter of LNAA The shelter is operational despite the ongoing repairs. During the summer alarms, not only construction workers finishing the shelter and local residents seek refuge there but also the students of the Academy during their summer break. In August, the Student Council of LNAA organized a workshop for making trench candles on the premises of the newly acquired lecture halls. However, the alarm reached the students even here. Nevertheless, they remain undeterred. Therefore, the Shelter provided Sophie Kozlovska with the opportunity to continue the masterclass on creating light and warmth for our Heroes.

February 9, 2023 Financial help received to improve air raid safety at the Academy Our Swiss partners, the Ernst et Olga Gubler-Hablützel Foundation have provided 5,000 Swiss francs (204,000 UAH) which will be used to renovate LNAA’s air raid shelter. The shelter will assist in the safety of both students and faculty whenever there is an air raid warning, and at other times, will be used as a new educational and exhibition centre for the Academy. We thank our Swiss partners for their generous support.