Open Workshops in Almetyevsk
The "Open Workshops" project was launched in June 2024 in the building of the former warehouse of the Oil and Gas Production Division (NGDU). This is the first space for free creativity and cooperation in Almetyevsk. It was created to support contemporary artists, craftsmen and researchers who contribute to the development of the local art scene, interacting with the cultural, natural and social heritage of the region.
The project was initiated by the socio-cultural design Nuvo Buro Group together with PJSC "Tatneft".
The project was initiated by the socio-cultural design Nuvo Buro Group together with PJSC "Tatneft".
Service
— Concept development
— Revitalization and renovation
— Content creation
— Launching and running the project
— Revitalization and renovation
— Content creation
— Launching and running the project
Format
Open workshops, art residence
Date
2024 — ongoing
Location
Almetyevsk, Russia
Customer
PJSC Tatneft
The "Open Workshops" project was launched in June 2024 in the building of the former warehouse of the Oil and Gas Production Division (NGDU). This is the first space for free creativity and cooperation in Almetyevsk. It was created to support contemporary artists, craftsmen and researchers who contribute to the development of the local art scene, interacting with the cultural, natural and social heritage of the region.
The project was initiated by the socio-cultural design Nuvo Buro Group together with PJSC "Tatneft".
The project was initiated by the socio-cultural design Nuvo Buro Group together with PJSC "Tatneft".
Open Workshops in Almetyevsk
— Concept development
— Revitalization and renovation
— Content creation
— Launching and running the project
— Revitalization and renovation
— Content creation
— Launching and running the project
Service
2024 — ongoing
Date
Open workshops, art residence
Format
PJSC Tatneft
CUSTOMER
Almetyevsk, Russia
LOCATION
Architectural concept of the workshops
For the Workshops project, an NGDU industrial warehouse with high ceilings and panoramic windows was revitalized. The space includes areas for creative and craft work, living quarters for residents, a lecture hall, a library and an area for exhibitions and performances.
This building was not chosen by chance. Built of local limestone rock, Chupaev stone, it not only reminds of the early stages of urban development in Almetyevsk, but also emphasizes the connection of the city with its industrial history. The Nuvo Buro Group team carefully preserved key elements — stone walls, a crane girder and parts of the building decor — while adapting the structure for new challenges.
This building was not chosen by chance. Built of local limestone rock, Chupaev stone, it not only reminds of the early stages of urban development in Almetyevsk, but also emphasizes the connection of the city with its industrial history. The Nuvo Buro Group team carefully preserved key elements — stone walls, a crane girder and parts of the building decor — while adapting the structure for new challenges.
For the Workshops project, an NGDU industrial warehouse with high ceilings and panoramic windows was revitalized. The space includes areas for creative and craft work, living quarters for residents, a lecture hall, a library and an area for exhibitions and performances.
This building was not chosen by chance. Built of local limestone rock, Chupaev stone, it not only reminds of the early stages of urban development in Almetyevsk, but also emphasizes the connection of the city with its industrial history. The Nuvo Buro Group team carefully preserved key elements — stone walls, a crane girder and parts of the building decor — while adapting the structure for new challenges.
This building was not chosen by chance. Built of local limestone rock, Chupaev stone, it not only reminds of the early stages of urban development in Almetyevsk, but also emphasizes the connection of the city with its industrial history. The Nuvo Buro Group team carefully preserved key elements — stone walls, a crane girder and parts of the building decor — while adapting the structure for new challenges.
Architectural concept of the workshops
Content profile
The Workshops included meetings of the Tatar speaking club, a laboratory for botanical understanding of contemporary art with artist Yulia Levin, a laboratory for working with local limestone rock, Chupaev stone, curated by sculptor Pavel Ignatiev, a public art laboratory with Vladimir Abikh, a mediation laboratory with Leila Gizatullina, a laboratory of social art and the system of functioning of contemporary art with Nadezhda Ishkinyaeva, as well as a series of lectures and practical meetings with artists Artem Filatov, Zulfiya Ilkaeva and Lera Lerner.
The Workshops have two basic formats:
The Workshops have two basic formats:
The Workshops included meetings of the Tatar speaking club, a laboratory for botanical understanding of contemporary art with artist Yulia Levin, a laboratory for working with local limestone rock, Chupaev stone, curated by sculptor Pavel Ignatiev, a public art laboratory with Vladimir Abikh, a mediation laboratory with Leila Gizatullina, a laboratory of social art and the system of functioning of contemporary art with Nadezhda Ishkinyaeva, as well as a series of lectures and practical meetings with artists Artem Filatov, Zulfiya Ilkaeva and Lera Lerner.
The Workshops have two basic formats:
The Workshops have two basic formats:
Content profile
Art residence
(for artists from all over Russia)
Open call winners, selected by an expert council, receive curatorial support, a budget, a stipend and the opportunity to temporarily live and work in the open Workshops buildings. The residents organize open events for locals and guests of Almetyevsk. This helps to strengthen local connections and to rethink the cultural context of the city. In the season finale, residents present the results of their work in the Open Workshops.
Open Workshops
(for local artists from Tatarstan)
Local Open Workshops artists participate in a skills development program that caters to their interests and helps them unlock their creative potential. They get advice from experienced art specialists and assistance in realizing their ideas. At the end of the season there is a group exhibition of projects created during the Open Workshops.
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Project mission
Creating a space as a form of support for local artists, craftsmen and researchers so they can present local contemporary art reflecting the cultural, natural and social heritage of the region, implement projects, and communicate with artists and professionals of the Russian art scene.