The final annual exhibition of the students of the master academic studies in Painting at the Department of Visual Arts of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Niš presents the works of ten young artists, providing art lovers and the general public with a valuable opportunity to get acquainted with the enviable level of final production, distinctive poetics and aesthetic preferences of the authors who are yet to come. challenging professional path. Once again, the good pedagogical practices – of the mentors, full professors Katarina Djordjević and Zoran Kostić, MA, as well as Associate professor Bratislav Bašić, MA, who encourage creativity, sovereignty of individualism and innovative creative approaches with systematic guidance and a strategy of giving space for freedom – were confirmed. The exhibition displays in the Fortress Pavilion clearly reflect that the Faculty of Arts in Niš is an art institution that has a significant influence on contemporary creativity motivating artists to develop their own potential, nurture diversity and the critical edge of artistic activity. The exhibition includes the works of Tijana Savković, Ana Jug, Kristina Jovanović, Andrea Jovanović, Vanja Radojičić, Danica Krstić, Bogdana Ilić, Jovana Djurić, Sonja Kovačević and Stefan Djurdjanović.

The Exhibition of the final works of students of Master academic studies the Faculty of Arts in Niš Department of Applied Arts was opened, in the Fortress Pavilion of the Gallery of Contemporary Fine Arts in Niš on Monday, 27^th June 2022, at 7 pm. The exhibition can be seen until 4^th July 2022.

Photos: Marta Pejčić

Otvorena Izložba završnih radova studenata Master akademskih studija Departmana za primenjene umetnosti

Concert on the occasion of the closing season of Niš Symphony Orchestra with the Faculty of Arts professors, violinist prof. Jovan Bogosavljević, MA, and conductor prof. DA Milena Injac, was held on Thursday, 23^rd June 2022 in Niška spa on the plateau in front of the outdoor fountain plateau in the presence of a large number of citizens and tourists. Two Faculty students participated in the orchestra: Stefan Stefanović, violinist, MAS student and permanent member of NSO, as well as Mila Todorović, cellist, UAS student and member of NSO by invitation. The works of Monkay, Marques and Piazzolla – “Seasons” were greatly performed by prof. Bogosavljević as a soloist at the concert called “Vive Latino”.

Creative graphic design skills

The final master works of the students of the Department of Applied Arts include a wide range of projects, from artifacts intended to satisfy intellectual and aesthetic needs, to functional products, objects and digital systems. The entire process, from conceptualization to realization, requires the application of creative skills and original visual expressions that transform ideas and concepts into aesthetically articulated two-dimensional, digital and spatial forms, complemented by imagination, vision and innovation. The exhibition includes the works of: Kristina Djurdjević, Nataša Ilić, Aleksandra Stanković, Teodora Nikolić, Sara Popović, Andrijana Stanković, Mila Teokarević, Marko Tomić.

The committee for the awarding at the Department of Applied Arts, composed of: prof. PhD Slavica Dragosavac, president and members: prof. MA Sanja Dević and prof. Anita Milić, based on the overall activity and engagement of students in the past academic year, unanimously decided to award this-year awards in the field of design to the following students:

Award for authentic expression and innovative contribution to graphic design during studies

Jana Novaković, III year student of UAS

Award for overall artistic contribution during graphic design studies

Jovana Milojević, IV year student of UAS

Award for the most successful student work in the field of graphic design during studies

Teodora Nikolić, I year student of MAS

Nagrade studentima Departmana za primenjene umetnosti iz oblasti dizajna

Three-member commission composed of: prof. DA Slobodan Radojković, president and members – prof.  MA Bojan Živić and Jovana Djordjević, Assistant professor, based on the insight into the overall activity of all-years students at the Department of Visual Arts in the past academic year, is unanimous in the decision that this year’s winner of “Velizar Krstić” Graphic Award will be Natalija Ilić, 3^rd year student of UAS, for exhibited graphics within a series of portraits realized in the algraphy technique.

A special attitude towards drawing, understanding of the expressive possibilities of algraphy and Natalija Ilić^,s continuous dedication to the graphics – resulted in graphics that are characterized by authentic manuscript and high technical level of realization.

The Commission for awarding prizes to students of undergraduate and master academic studies of Painting, based on all works exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Department of Visual Arts students, evaluated on 13^th June 2022 and decided to award the following prizes:

Award for the best painting of the undergraduate academic studies of Painting

Nikola Milanov, 4^th year student, for the painting “Untitled” oil on canvas, 70 x 50 cm, 2022 mentor: Katarina Djordjević, MA, full professor

Award for the best drawing in the undergraduate academic studies of Painting

Natalija Stamenković, 4^th year student, for the drawing “Untitled 1 and 2”, collage and comboined technique, 2 x (18 x 25 cm), 2022, course professor Nikola Marković, DA, Assistant professor

Award for small format drawing for 1^st and 2^nd year students of Painting (UAS) – “Katarina Radojlović”

Aleksandra Milutinović, 2^nd year student, for drawing the triptych “Untitled”, 3 x (29 x 20 cm), course professor Vladan Randjelović, MA, Assistant professor

Award for the best overall artistic results achieved at master academic studies in Painting

Vanja Radojičić, master academic studies student, for the cycle of paintings and drawings, mentor: Katarina Djordjević, MA, full professor

Student Awards Committee:

Katarina Djordjević, MA, President, sr.

Jelena Trajković Popivoda, DA, member

Nikola Markovic, DA, member

Stevan Kitić, MA, member

Vladan Randjelović, MA, member

The annual exhibition of student works of the Faculty of Arts in Niš Departments of Applied and Visual Arts was opened in the premises of the Art School, Elementary School “Vožd Karadjordje”, Elementary School “Njegoš” and the Faculty of Arts in Niš Concert – Exhibition Room, on Friday, 10^th June 2022.

Photos: Sara Popović

Premiere of the opera “Carmen” by J. Bizet (joint project of the Faculty of Arts in Niš, Niš Symphony Orchestra and the National Theater Niš) will be on Tuesday, 14^th June 2022 (and the second premiere on 17^th June 2022) at 8 pm at the National Theater in Niš. The following professors of the Faculty of Arts in Niš will perform – soloists: Aleksandra Ristić, MA, Saša Arsenkov, MA and Katarina Simonović-Ivanković, MA, Marko Milisavljević, teaching associate, Ana Kazimić, assistant professor, Nikola Mikić, the Faculty of Arts in Niš alumni, the Faculty of Fine Arts in Niš students: Lazar Lazarević, Jelena Jovanović, Nena Djurić, Nikola Stamenković, Miona Vukadinović, Ema Ćoćić, Milica Rakić, Damjan Mišić and Emil Verzio, as well as the Faculty of Arts in Niš choir Maestrini (conductor Ivana Mirović, MA). Directed by Ivan Vuković. Conductor: Dejan Savić / Dijana Cvetković.

Annual exhibition of student works of the Department of Applied and Fine Arts.

Opening on Friday, 10^th June 2022.

The order of the exhibition opening is as follows:

12:00 Art School

12:45 Elementary school “Vožd Karadjordje”

13:30 Elementary School “Njegoš” and the Faculty of Arts in Niš Concert – Exhibition Space