The VIII Exhibition-Fair of Russian Folk Artists, Painters, and Designers, known as “RusArtStyle,” is set to take place from November 21 to 24, 2024, in the historic center of Moscow at the Danilovsky Event Hall. This vibrant art event includes a pre-New Year exhibition-fair, fashion shows, creative meetings with talented designers and artists, music performances, master classes with renowned masters, a lottery with prizes from the exhibition participants, a creative photo zone, and much more.
The main goal of the project is to showcase how Russia's rich cultural heritage seamlessly blends with new trends in art, fashion, and lifestyle, shaping a contemporary Russian style that combines unique ethnic culture with modernity.
The VIII Exhibition-Fair of Russian Folk Artists, Painters, and Designers, with the participation of over 200 exhibitors from 35 regions of Russia, will feature artists and craftsmen from various regions including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sevastopol, Irkutsk, Orenburg, Yekaterinburg, Kaliningrad, Vladimir, Volgograd, Rostov, Kostroma, Tyumen, Ivanovo, Kaluga, Tver, Voronezh, Bryansk, Moscow Oblast, Crimea, Altai, Udmurtia, Tatarstan, Dagestan, Krasnoyarsk Krai, and the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug.
Visitors can expect to find a wide array of high-quality artistic products and handicrafts, including lacework from Yeltsy, ceramics from Irkutsk, downy items from Orenburg and Volgograd, unique amber jewelry from Kaliningrad, jewelry with precious stones and diamonds, Kubachi silver, traditional Zaonezhie embroidery from the Karelian enterprise of artistic crafts “Karelian Patterns,” painted antique village utensils by master Natalia Zhukova, and designer clothing from renowned Russian brands such as "Taaruga," "Yaga," "House of Embroidery by Nadezhda Voronova," "House of Fashion by Ludmila Yakushina," and "Misha'Le."
One of the highlights of the exhibition will be the collective project "Glass Art" featuring glass artists who will delight guests with their unique author's gifts for the New Year. The "Moscow Toy Factory" will present an exclusive collection called "I am Russian. Compatriots Who Changed the World!" The collection, created by the best doll artists in Russia, consists of 12 cotton miniatures of great people who have glorified Russia with their creativity, inventions, and hard work.
The exhibition will also feature the exhibition "Virtual Museum of Carved Door Panels" created by Ivan Khafizov, where visitors can take photos against a huge door panel backdrop. The festival "Toys from a Book," which will also be held at the exhibition, will offer ideas for family traditions, with directors from children's theaters and masters from Format-M Publishing House sharing their insights. The four-day festival will include over 60 diverse free workshops for children and performances by children's groups.
Throughout the event, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a creative flash mob and collaborate with artists to create a giant panel (2 meters in size) using plasticine technique dedicated to Moscow. Participants will receive gifts for their involvement. Popular singer ZOLOTAYA will kick off the "RusArtStyle" exhibition-fair on November 21 with an author's multimedia concert called "Broad Soul." This concert combines folk folklore motifs, fairy songs, theatrical performances, and lively dance melodies in a modern interpretation. The historical fashion designer Elena Ship will also participate in the project with her collection.
The closing day, November 24, will feature a gala concert with exciting creative groups and performers, including Evgeniya Rasskazova, a graduate of "Fabrika Zvezd" (Star Factory), singer, writer, and TV presenter, and the cult group "Boston Tea Party." Visitors can also enjoy the "EcoDelicious Salon," which will showcase farm products, artisanal cheeses, pastries, and beekeeping products.
"RusArtStyle" promises to be a wonderful place for family leisure. Not only will visitors gain a wealth of impressions and positive emotions, but they will also be able to find unique gifts for their loved ones for the New Year. And not only purchase them but also make them by hand! The detailed program of events will be available on the exhibition's website.
Address: 71 Dubininskaya Street, Tula metro station, Danilovsky Event Hall.
Exhibition hours: November 21-23: 11:00-20:00, November 24: 11:00-17:00. Admission to the exhibition is free.
Organizer: Expo-Resource - Exhibitions and Conferences LLC.
Supported by: Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of Moscow, Association of People's Arts and Crafts, Craftsmen, and Artists "Heritage and Traditions," Eurasian Association of Ethnodesigners, and Maestro Agency PR.
Partners: Russian Red Cross, Moscow Small Business Agency, International Association of Presentation Products (MAPP).
Information partners: Intermedia News Agency, "Arguments and Facts" newspaper, "Evening Moscow" newspaper, "Literary Gazette," "Komsomolskaya Pravda - Afisha" newspaper, "Russian Jeweler," Moda&Art in Russia, Melon Rich, Smooth lifestyle media, Allfest.ru, sobitiye.ru, Russian Business Guide, Daily Moscow, "Typical Moscow," TK "Zhar Ptitsa," "Yarmarka Masterov," "Lvinaya Dolya Gorodskikh Novostey," "Parallel" magazine, Format-M Publishing House, "New Village" magazine, TRIP2RUS.RU, "Travel Expert," Masterjournal, "Gift Review" magazine.
Informational support: "Arguments and Facts" newspaper, Metro newspaper, "News of Moscow Region," RIA Novosti, RIA MO news agency, Russian Inheritance Foundation, and "Valentina Averyanova's House of Russian Clothing."
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Short video teaser: [link]
Official resources of "RusArtStyle" exhibition: Telegram, VKontakte, Dzen.ru, exhibition website
