As part of Europe Week, “VIZart Tirana International Watercolor Festival”, in collaboration with the National Historical Museum opened the 4th edition of the contemporary visual arts festival. This year the festival has two exhibitions, one at the National Historical Museum and one at the Art Gallery in Tirana.

Mayor Veliaj stressed that a city like Tirana should support not only people in need, but also provide art for its citizens.

The mayor assured that the Art Gallery in Tirana will be an open door to support young artists to showcase their talent.

The “MASTER AWARD” was given to watercolor master Stanislaw Zolaz from Sweden and Silvia Monge from Costa Rica. While Krasi Todorov from Bulgaria was awarded the “Best Portrait Artist”. Najsa Dishnica from Italy was awarded the “BEST YOUNGE ARTIST”.

The winners of the International Award “Ismail Lulani” are Zake Prelvukaj from Kosovo and Pjerin Kolnikaj and Mikel Temo from Albania. VIZart and IwS Albania decided to give the “HONOR AWARD” to the team of Ukrainian artists participating in the event.

/Klara Ruci/