Through curricula, but also through what cultural institutions do, we must teach children to live with culture and art, because cultural expression and awareness have been recognized by the European Union (EU) as key competencies for sustainable development and in general for life in the 21st century. announced the Minister of Culture and Media, Tamara Vujović
The Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation announced that the head of that department Anđela Jakšić-Stojanović, Vujović and the rector of the University of Montenegro, Vladimir Božović, visited the Music Academy of the University of Montenegro (UCG) in Cetinje today.
The announcement adds that the visit was organized with the aim of ceremonially handing over the reconstructed building of the Music Academy, the former British embassy.
"Rehabilitating the roof and external joinery on the building of the former English Embassy, which is currently used as the premises of the Music Academy, successfully implemented the project of the University of Montenegro entitled 'Development of a conservation project and implementation of protection measures on the cultural heritage of the former English Embassy', Capital of Cetinje". it is written in the announcement.
Vujović said that there is a symbiosis between culture, and that this project is an example of that, because the Protection Program, announced by the Ministry of Culture for the year 2023, allocated 100 thousand euros for the restoration and reconstruction of the building of the English embassy, which is used by the Music Academy.
"Through the Protection Program, we have planned for this year the reconstruction and works on the Secondary Music School in Podgorica and on the building of the Maritime Faculty in Kotor. Culture and education should be systemically and strategically linked through an institutional framework on which both ministries will work. Through curricula , but also through what cultural institutions do, we have to teach children to live with culture and art, because the European Union recognized cultural expression and awareness as key competencies for sustainable development and in general for life in the 21st century," said Vujović.
She added that the Ministry of Culture will continue to finance the study program for conservators at the Academy, where new generations of conservators will be educated.
"Through the protection program of the Ministry of Culture, cultural assets are reconstructed, and the works should be approached with special care and knowledge. That is why the Ministry of Culture will allocate certain funds for the study program for our newly graduated conservators to study at our Academy," Vujović said.
The announcement states that Jakšić-Stojanović expressed particular satisfaction with the progress and successes achieved by this higher education institution, stressing the importance of the role that educational institutions like this one play in the formation of future generations of artists.
She emphasized the importance of synergy between education and culture, and expressed her gratitude to the rector of the University of Montenegro for the successful cooperation so far.
"Education and culture are two inextricably linked segments of our society. We cannot talk about the progress of education without the simultaneous development of cultural awareness. Precisely through the cooperation between the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation and the Ministry of Culture and Media, we are trying to create a comprehensive approach to education that respects and promotes cultural values," Jakšić-Stojanović pointed out.
She concluded that the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation will continue to support all initiatives that contribute to the development of culture and education in Montenegro, with a special focus on artistic education, which is the foundation for the preservation and promotion of Montenegrin identity on the international stage.
The announcement says that Božović expressed his gratitude for the support that the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation and the Ministry of Culture and Media continuously provide to the University, emphasizing the importance of such projects in preserving cultural heritage and improving the infrastructure of higher education institutions.
"This project is just one of many infrastructure projects that have been started, completed or are underway during this period. The University of Montenegro is dedicated to creating optimal conditions for the education and work of our students, while preserving and promoting cultural values," Božović said. .
In the announcement of the MPNI, it is stated that the project, which received the largest part of the funds in last year's competition for the Program for the Protection and Preservation of Cultural Assets of the Ministry of Culture and Media of Montenegro, was implemented in cooperation with the Center for Conservation and Archeology of Montenegro, since, as she pointed out, the dean of the Academy of Music, Tatjana Krkeljić, recognized the urgent need to save and preserve the almost 150-year-old building.
"The roof was renovated, the carpentry was renovated, the rooms were renovated and it was ensured that this space would be even better, even better, more beautiful, first for classes and then to leave it to the next generations, because, I must say, we hope to build the building of the Music Academy because we have been tenants for forty-five years", emphasized Krkeljić.
The joint efforts of the two ministries, the University and the Center for Conservation and Archaeology, according to director Željko Kalezić, made a significant contribution to the protection and preservation of the cultural heritage of the Capital.
"This building is one of the most important cultural monuments in Cetinje itself, and we have invested a lot of effort and effort to bring it into operation for many years," said Kalezić.
It was also announced from MPNI that funds in the amount of 100.000 euros have been allocated through the Program for the Protection and Preservation of Cultural Assets for the restoration of this important cultural space.
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