The Faculty of Fine Arts- Skopje is located in three buildings in Skopje: Suli-an (built in the 15th century), The Pedagogical Faculty and the annex building “Sculpture studios”. It is fully and adequately equipped with17 studios and 12 laboratories.
Our objectives are to develop and continuously improve fine art studies by introducing and applying contemporary educational concepts and practices that initiate the creative energy and to encourage research and experiments in order to develop and improve visual culture of the country.
We aim to produce excellent quality visual artists, by application of traditional and contemporary technologies in art production; to enrich the art production in the Republic of Macedonia and to contribute in affirmation of its visual heritage and culture. One of the most important goals of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Skopje is collaboration with other Fine Art and Design Universities, Academies and Faculties in the world, thus encouraging international mobility and cooperation both of students and teachers by different kinds of exchanges (mobility programs, exhibitions, workshops, lectures, etc.). We also organize lectures and workshops with invited artists, art teachers and other art professionals.
In May or June the Faculty of Fine Arts-Skopje opens its doors to the public for its annual students exhibition. Every year we also organize a competitional printmaking exhibition and other thematic competitions and exhibitions. One of the most important exhibitional activity is the Student International Art Biennial – SIAB, open for all graduate and post graduate students from all over the world.
Our specialized library is located in Suli-an, a cultural monument building, with a rich fund of art books, art magazines, catalogues, VHS and DVD’s with documentary and art movies, printmaking maps and other visual material.
