At the National Gallery of Macedonia – “Mala Stanica” an exhibition of modern and inventive pieces of jewelry characterized by originality, creativity and wealth of ideas was opened. The exhibition is a result of the creative energy of 20 young creative people who, during the past week, under the mentorship of renowned jewelry experts from the Netherlands, learned and advanced at the first creative modern jewelry production workshop.

In her address at the opening ceremony of the exhibition, the Minister of Culture, Elizabeta Kanceska-Milevska said that this workshop is a practical application of the Strategy for Development of Creative Industries, which was drafted three years ago by eminent professors in collaboration with the NGO sector. Among the authors of the Strategy, as a professor, was President Dr. Gjorge Ivanov.

He noted that several years ago this idea was initiated by a group of intellectuals led by Professor Antoanela Petkovska, when as a result of a study the potentials offered by our society in this area were observed, that study was translated into a text that became Strategy for Development of Creative Industries.

”Tonight makes me happy the fact that what was an idea several years ago is a reality today and is an example for all young and creative people in Macedonia, an example to be followed to see that their ideas can be something that can provide their existence. It can become a recognizable brand for our state and encouragement for all those who dare materialize their ideas, to do so”, President Ivanov said.

“The Strategy for Development of Creative Industries is of particular importance for the Republic of Macedonia, since creative industries are in the focus of many European countries and are promoters and pillars of cultural identity that play an invaluable role in encouraging cultural diversity. The practical application of this Strategy will provide new jobs, mobility in economic exchange and promotion of entrepreneurial spirit, Minister Kanceska Mileska said.

The exhibition “Presentation of modern jewelry pieces” is organized within the thematic workshop held in Skopje in the period 12-18 March and is the first of three planned workshops as part of the project of the Ministry of Culture for promotion of cultural industries in our country. Workshops for furniture and packaging are scheduled in July and September.