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International Art Project

“In My Homeland”

Implementation of the Project started in 2001, when the first Republican Festival for Pupils and Students was held within the framework of “Earth Day. Belarus”. Within the framework of the festival, there were many contests of art, applied art, literary, photography, eco-journalism, performing arts, and environmental projects. During the development process of the festival, the greatest interest was paid to the artistic direction, which began growing and developing, and eventually transformed into the International Art Project “In My Homeland”.

Project regulations

The Project’s tasks:

  • To search, support and promote juvenile and young talented artists, present their works to a wide audience.
  • To conserve and develop traditions of national and regional art education. Actualize the role of an artist-teacher in the educational process.  
  • To establish a foundation of creative works made by children and the young from different countries and regions for analytical, methodological and exhibition activities.
  • To involve juvenile artists and their teachers into a creative community.
  • To encourage authors and audience to deeper understanding and re-thinking of processes taking place on their native land.

The Project includes:

  • The International Painting and Graphics Contest
  • The International Animation and Slidefilm Contest
  • The International Conference of Artists-Teachers
  • The Exhibition on the Results of the Painting and Graphics Contest
  • The International Art Plein-Airs and Thematic Readings

Contests

Annually, approximately 10000 works from more than 30 countries around the world are submitted to participate in the Project contests: Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, the UK, Hungary, Germany, Hong Kong, Greece, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Canada, Qatar, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Moldova, Namibia, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Thailand, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, the Philippines, Croatia, Sri Lanka, Estonia.

The jury board consist of professional artists, cartoon artists and teachers from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and other countries that possess big experiences of working with children. It assesses works submitted for the contest.

The number of winners at contests is not limited, so any works can win that are worthy of being shown to a wide audience, in the opinion of the jury.  

Conference

When the jury finishes its work, the International Conference of Artists-Teachers annually takes place. It gathers teachers, managers of art schools and studios, lecturers of higher art educational institutions, specialists in the field of fine arts and representatives of art magazines from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Poland and other countries, in order to discuss current issues of art education; share experiences, establish cooperation between art educational institutions. Within the framework of the conference, there are exhibitions of artists-teachers, master classes, excursions on art educational institutions and galleries in Minsk that are held annually.

Exhibition

Each spring, a final exhibition of the Contest is held in Minsk. Then, it travels around Belarus and abroad.

The winning works were exhibited at:

  • The National National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus,
  • The German Bundestag,
  • The State Duma in Russia,
  • Podlaska Gallery in Poland,
  • The National Museum n.a. Andrey Sheptitskiy in Lvov,
  • The Museum of Books and Book Printing of Ukraine at the Pechersk Lavra Monastery in Kiev.

In May 2011, an exhibition of the International Painting and Graphics Contest “In My Homeland” was held in Strasbourg, France, during the 10th session on culture issues of the Council of Europe.  

Catalogue

In 2009 and 2010, catalogues of the Painting and Graphics Contest were published which included the winning works as well as photos and thoughts of members of the international jury board.

Plein-airs and readings

2012 – The International Art Plein-air “Dialogue of Centuries: 1812-2012” dedicated to events of Napoleon’s Russian campaign of 1812.

2013 – The International Summer Plein-Air and the 1st International Public and Scientific Readings “Dialogue of Centuries: World War I and the World Today”

2014 – The 2nd International Public and Scientific Readings “Dialogue of Centuries: World War I and the World Today”

2016 – The International Art Plein-air “The Dnieper Ferry” dedicated to acquaintance with Eastern Polesye and the Dnieper region of Belarus and Ukraine

ORGANIZED BY:

  • The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus
  • The Green Cross Belarus Non-Governmental Organization

PARTNERS:

  • Green Cross International
  • ROSSOTRUDNICHESTVO
  • Green Cross Switzerland
  • Green Cross Russia
  • “Vvedenskaya Storona”  magazine
  • “Artclas” magazine
  • The Republican Ecological Centre for Children and Youth
  • The art gallery “University of Culture”
  • Publishing office “Belprint”

In 2008, the contest “In My Homeland” was awarded with the Grand Prix of the Russian National Award “Ecoworld-2008” and with the Honorary Diploma of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus.

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"Wooden Rus"
Soltan Anna, 12 year
"Artist A.N. Liberov"
Tarasenko Aleksandr, 10 year
"Our yard team"
Ladygin Klim, 5 year
"At the front"
Khoruzhenko Ksenia, 12 year
"At the market"
Pavlova Varvara, 14 year
"My dad is an electrician"
Malshakova Aleksandra, 14 year
"Winter holidays"
Belozerova Alisa, 12 year
"Fairytale town"
Zinnatullina Lia, 10 year
"In our class"
Cherkasova Anna, 11 year
"On the porch"
Kulikov Vsevolod, 12 year
"My dad is a surgeon"
Stepanyan Monika, 8 year
"Shaman"
Danilova Anna, 9 year
"My older brother"
Misostova Sofia, 9 year
"My grandfather is an ophthalmologist"
Bordyugova Uliana, 12 year
"At my aunt's work"
Korotkevich Anna, 12 year
"Mom has an anniversary concert"
Zaseeva Veronika, 10 year
"My mother at work"
Pestunovich Alisa, 12 year
"Dad is the best cook!"
Stepanova Sofia, 8 year
"My village"
Lyubchenko Polina, 17 year
"On a walk"
Urumova Erika, 10 year
"At the veterinarian's appointment"
Borovik Ksenia, 8 year
"Baba Yaga"
Antipova Aleksandra, 10 year
"Portrait of the artist"
Gonchalov Vladislav, 11 year
"The magic of cook Vera"
Vlasenko Violetta, 8 year
"Rasul Gamzatov with a book"
Isubutaeva Nazhavat, 10 year
"At the zoo"
Begizova Fariza, 8 year
"Domesticated snail"
Karalevich Alisa, 12 year
"A monument to transport in Tolialli"
Geilarova Ksenia, 14 year
"Lighthouses - guiding lights for ships"
Habuda Maria, 10 year
"Chess on the beach"
Popov Bogdan, 10 year
"Afternoon snack"
Ovsyanikova Polina, 12 year
"Entrance of an old house"
Pavlichenko Viktoria, 13 year
"Firefighter"
Dorokhova Alena, 10 year
"Untitled"
Csiszar Sara, 9 year
"In My Homeland"
Rozsa Sofia, 6 year
"Untitled"
Safrany Leon, 9 year
"Untitled"
Szekeres Ivett, 11 year
"Untitled"
Hegedus Lena, 12 year
"Untitled"
Adamov Luna, 14 year
"Tiny Adventures in Bugland"
Maria Sophia , 5 year
"Diamond"
Sesok Katarina, 11 year
"Sungod"
Srivastava Sanvi, 6 year
"Swarm of Insects"
Petrovic Tisa, 12 year
"Stilt Fishing"
C. Runithi Lisansa Perera, 10 year
"Our little world"
Tutishoeva Zainab, 8 year
"Time Under the Pen"
Li Yizhang, 8 year
"Portrait of My Dear Grandmother"
Polatova Solihabonu, 15 year
"My Hometown - Gansu"
Li Yaohui, 8 year
"My Little Brother's Favorite Profession"
Saidjonova Bahora, 15 year
"Lion Dance"
Zhang Youqi, 11 year
"In My Homeland"
Poljakovic Lana, 17 year
"A Corner of the Tea Table"
Li Yawen, 9 year
"Untitled"
Crnjakovic Ana, 15 year
"Traveliing to the Maiji Mountain"
Yue Jianing, 7 year
"Untitled"
Tot Lillien, 9 year
"Untitled"
Rozsa Isidora, 9 year
"Outdoor Games"
Kuhar Tiana, 13 year
"Shadows Over the Ancient Fair"
Chen Ting-Wei, 16 year
"Evening in an old town"
Zakharov Martin, 11 year
"Grasshopper"
Kruglova Maria, 12 year
"Playfulness"
Basa Lia, 11 year
"The Heart of the Surin Islands, fishermen"
Puisungnoen Tee, 6 year
"Poultry yard"
Maksyuta Sofia, 9 year
"Pijama Party"
Kranjec Lana, 12 year
"Phi Ta Khon, Belief, Ritual and the Abundance of Thailand"
Saphasirisakal Pimnara, 8 year
"My Garden"
Dziobon Lucja, 9 year
"Twister"
Gomboc Lara, 13 year
"The Guardian Shrines in Thailand"
Kumsiri Thammachama, 6 year
"Warsaw City"
Btoniarz Alicya, 16 year
"Game of Sadness"
Turza Eva, 13 year
"Roadside Smiles"
Arrin Parin, 8 year
"My Mother's Birthday Exhibition"
Idil Cinemre, 5 year
"City Lublin"
Glabinski Patryk, 17 year
"Green George is Coming"
Turza Eva, 13 year
"Morning in the Mountains"
Turaeva Zeinep, 15 year
"Snake Eating Insects"
Pulat Ahmet Bera, 6 year
"Dragonfly"
Chochorowska Natalia, 12 year
"Flying"
Cerimovic Lejla, 11 year
"The Blacksmith"
Dogu Tunahan, 10 year
"Notre Dame"
Piecha Maciej, 13 year
"Pozvacini"
Bucek Pia, 13 year
"Uncle Shoemaker"
Arslan Zeynep Erva, 12 year
"Portrait of Ozzy Osbourne"
Oles Joanna, 18 year
"My Home"
Liao Ching-Han, 16 year
"The Insects Around Us"
Gultekin Irem, 10 year
"Hummingbird"
Majewska Maja, 15 year
"Sunrise at Sanxiantai in Taitung"
Chen Kai-Yun, 9 year
"Untitled"
Mustafa Aren Sever, 11 year
"Children on Stilts"
Kuhar Tiana, 13 year
"Kanoeing in Shen'ao"
Li Hsuan-Yueh, 11 year
"Untitled"
Malkog Ada, 10 year
"Football"
Rantasa Enej, 13 year
"Temple Fairs"
Lin Zhi-Tong, 10 year
"Untitled"
Yigit Ege Emir, 8 year
"Exchanging Books"
Kranjec Maj, 5 year
"Tradition in Motion"
Li Yun-He, 14 year
"Untitled"
Cevher Elif, 9 year
"Excited Readers"
Fukas Kranjec Oskar, 5 year
"Layers of the City"
Wang Wei-Lin, 14 year
"In search of nectar"
Tarapko Lyubov, 14 year
"Campers are Reading"
Zorjan Teo, 5 year
"Harbor of Tranquility"
Chen Yan-Wei, 14 year
"Beetle in autumn leaves"
Lepteeva Sofia, 12 year
"Man, Don't be Angry"
Kreft Zala, 12 year
"The Potter"
Chiu Tz-Luen, 14 year
"Wind. Speed"
Shargarovskaya Ilona, 9 year
"Granny nurse"
Shagun Anastasia, 10 year
"Young dreamer"
Sakovskaya Ekaterina, 16 year
"Mentor"
Aspan Malika, 15 year
"Family orchestra"
Glebik Polina, 11 year
"Golden age"
Bondareva Ksenia, 15 year
"Truva Horse"
Candan Selim, 6 year
"Defender"
Kuratchik Anna, 7 year
"Among Sunny Flowers"
Girkalo Margarita, 11 year
"My Father's Bagel Shop"
Aslan Salih Zeki, 6 year
"Life Tree"
Volchkova Arina, 12 year
"Winter walk"
Lisok Evelina, 9 year
"Between worlds"
Rachkovskaya Sofia, 15 year
"The Happiness of Insects in Spring"
Yildiz Ahsen, 5 year
"Winter fun"
Klimova Anastasia, 10 year
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