III. National Salon of Fine Arts
The exhibition for the third time in the series of the National Salons organized annually by Műcsarnok (Kunsthalle) is presenting the most important efforts and works of Hungarian fine art from home and abroad over the past five years. At the ceremonial opening on 22 May at Műcsarnok, an institution of HAA, Attila Turi, President of HAA gave the welcome speech, and the exhibition was opened by artist József Szurcsik, a regular member of HAA. The event was also attended by Gábor Richly, Secretary General of HAA, and artist Péter Stefanovits, Chair of the Fine Arts Section of HAA.
Founders
An exhibition of the founding members of the Society of Hungarian Painters opened on 28 August at Vigadó, the centre of HAA. The Society was founded in the summer of 1995 by 33 painters. With its current membership of 329 the Society is the largest nationwide professional organization of Hungarian painters. The exhibition can be viewed on the lower level of Vigadó Gallery until 15 September.
Cooperation between HCCI and HAA
In addition to the launch of a new cross-border economic cooperation initiative, the introduction of a patronage program was announced at a press conference in Sopron on 27 August. On behalf of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) at the organization's 175th anniversary event Elek Nagy, President of HCCI signed a cooperation agreement with Attila Turi, President of HAA. According to this a national patronage program would be launched, the aim of which is to strengthen social responsibility, connect the entrepreneurial sphere and cultural life, strengthen the creative industry, and support young artists and creators. János Kiss, Vice-President HAA also participated in the event.
Cantemus Children's Choir won two first places and a special award in Italy
The Gorizia International Choir Competition is no stranger to the several choirs of the Cantemus Choir of Nyíregyháza, as they have already returned home from the Italian city with a lot of great results under the leadership of Kossuth State Awarsd winning conductor Dénes Szabó, regular member of HAA.
Retrospective Exhibition of Teréz Schmidt and András Galánfi
A retrospective exhibition entitled Skies Photographed onto Each Other opened at Vigadó, the centre of HAA presenting the lifework of Teréz Schmidt, a textile artist, recipient of the Tree of Life Award, weaving instructor, carpet weaver and loom operator, master of folk art as well as that of András Galánfi, Kossuth State Award winning woodcarver industrial artist, master of folk art, performing artist, sculptor, regular member of HAA and honorary citizen of Hajdúszoboszló.