A draft presidential resolution aimed at further developing visual and applied arts was presented to the Head of State.

These fields are integral to national culture and play a crucial role in youth education. However, for decades, artists have not received the attention they deserve. For this reason, during an extended meeting of the Republican Council on Spirituality and Enlightenment, the President specifically addressed this issue and instructed responsible officials to take action.

The proposed draft places special emphasis on expanding opportunities for young art enthusiasts. In particular, a Young Artists Center will be built on the premises of the Art Foundation, featuring a modern gallery and 40 creative studios. A training and production workshop will be established at the Museum of Eastern Miniature Art. The Benkov School of Painting will undergo renovation, and a new academic building for 400 students and a dormitory for 200 residents will be constructed.

Experienced artists working with youth under the “master – apprentice” model will receive additional incentives. Each year, the most talented young artists will be selected through a competitive process and sent abroad for exchange programs.

At the National Institute of Painting and Design named after Kamoliddin Behzod, measures will be taken to improve the quality of education. Advanced international academic programs and courses will be introduced in stages. Works of high artistic merit by faculty members will be recognized on par with scientific monographs. In addition, graduates of the institute will be granted the right to teach visual arts in general education schools.

A system of state support will also be introduced for the creation of artistic works under thematic series such as “Landscapes of New Uzbekistan”, “Great Thinkers”, and “Heroes of Our Time”.

The Head of State emphasized the importance of improving conditions for artists and engaging young people in visual and applied arts throughout the regions.

UzA