International Artists Day 2022: history and traditions of the holiday

The profession of an artist dates back to the time when our distant ancestors made the first cave paintings in order to attract good luck in the upcoming hunt. Already at that time, painting performed important functions in society, it not only pleased the eye of a primitive person, but also contributed to the unification and development of people, performed the function of transmitting information.

Communication with art objects favorably affects the well-being of a person. Outstanding canvases carry a large supply of positive energy, vitality and optimism. Their contemplation is accompanied not only by an improvement in mood, but also by a decrease in anxiety, and even an increase in stress resistance. 

Therefore, today we will talk about those who create beautiful creations – about artists and their professional holiday.

When is Artist’s Day celebrated in 2022

Our Country celebrates Artist’s Day 8 December, 2022 will be no exception. All over the world, on the same day, the International Day of the Artist is celebrated, which was established in 2007 by the International Association “Art of the Peoples of the World”.

By the way, in different regions of Our Country, the Artist’s Day is celebrated on different days. In the Lipetsk region – this is December 25, in the Kursk region – August 9. A number of creative associations came up with a proposal to consider October 25, the birthday of Pablo Picasso, as the date of the holiday for all artists. Thus, there are some discrepancies in the dates, however, December 8 is considered the official International Day of the Artist. 

history of the holiday

This celebration was proclaimed by the International Association “Art of the Peoples of the World”. Its founder in 1988 was N. I. Kornilov, an outstanding artist, artist and writer, who made a great contribution to the development of modern painting. For many years he collected collections of paintings and subsequently donated them to various museums in Our Country. In addition, Nikolai Izosimovich opened art galleries, organized exhibitions, and provided assistance to young novice artists.

Initially, the International Day of the Artist was considered as a narrowly professional holiday, but over time it outgrew this framework and turned into a major social event celebrated in many countries of the world.

Holiday traditions

New thematic exhibitions and vernissages open on the Artist’s Day. A number of art galleries provide art lovers with the opportunity to visit and experience outstanding works free of charge. 

On this day, art connoisseurs can purchase their favorite paintings, as international auction houses hold traditional sales of paintings by famous artists. In addition, the public can get acquainted with previously unknown works.

A good tradition of the holiday was the renewal of expositions of museums and art galleries. Young artists organize special flash mobs, where everyone can become a canvas for drawing or a model. 

In Our Country, the Artist’s Day is especially actively celebrated in large cities, such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan and some others, as well as in centers where folk crafts are widespread (Arkhangelsk, Crimea, the cities of the Golden Ring). 

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