Today, December 6, the solemn closing of the gala-exhibition of the All-Russian competition of fine and decorative arts dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Republic of Bashkortostan was held in Ufa. Organizers: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bashkortostan, Bashkir State Art Museum. Mv Nesterova, Regional branch of the All-Russian creative public organization "Union of Artists of Russia" of the Republic of Bashkortostan.

Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Bashkortosan Shamil Abdrakov took part in the award ceremony. On behalf of the Ministry of Culture, he welcomed the participants and congratulated all the participants and organizers of the exhibition-competition.

    "Today, indeed, a great holiday for all of us. It is difficult to overestimate the whole history of artistic art in the republic. Looking at today's exhibition, seeing the eyes of artists, you feel complete delight and amazement. I want to thank all our participants, guests of the capital and the organizers for their great work. I think everyone will agree that the painting of our republic has a great future, "said Shamil Fayalevich.

In total, 218 artists from all over Russia participated in the competition. Out of 583 works, 317 works of 149 artists living in different regions of Russia, from Moscow to Noyabrsk, were selected for the gala exhibition by the artistic and expert council of the Ministry of Culture of the RB.

    “We could not even imagine that the history of Bashkortostan and its achievements today are dear to such a number of Russian artists,” noted the art historian, deputy director of the BGHM. Mv Nesterova on scientific work, Honored Artist of the Republic of Bashkortostan Svetlana Ignatenko.

The exhibition featured works in various genres: painting, printed and unique graphics, sculpture and works of decorative and applied art (artistic textiles, felt, ceramics, wood and bone carving, doll, art objects). Recall competitive works were exhibited in the halls BGHM of M. Nesterov and in the Ufa Art Gallery.

It is especially worth noting that, following the results of the competition, the museum fund has been replenished with new exhibits. With the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bashkortostan, the best works were acquired and transferred to the Nesterov Museum for storage.

Expositions are available for visits until mid-December 2018.