Support from a number of foundations has made a renovation and expansion of the Art School in Nuuk possible.
In a press release, the head of the school, Ivínguak´ Stork Høegh, states that the school's current facilities do not meet today's requirements, and that the conditions have been a challenge for a number of years.
The renovation is expected to begin this summer, and will involve a significant strengthening of the school's academic and physical framework:
- This expansion and renovation is an important step for the Art School. We are creating a better framework for both teaching and development, and we will have the opportunity to strengthen quality and admit more students.
- This is a development that we have been working towards for many years, and which we can now finally realize, says Ivínguak´ Stork Høegh.
Ministry has helped with applications
She states that the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure has played an important role in assisting the school in the work of applying for funds for the project.
After the expansion, the school will be able to admit up to 10 students every two years. After education at the Art School, collaborations have been established so that the graduated students can further their education at the Aarhus Academy of Fine Arts and the Funen Academy of Fine Arts.
According to Ivínguak´ Stork Høegh, the desire to expand and renovate the school goes back to the former art school director, Arnannguaq Høegh, who worked purposefully to implement a modernization and expansion - an ambition that is now becoming a reality.
Since 1998, the art school has been housed in a building at John Møllerip Aqq. 5 B-56. Previously, the school was located in the former swimming pool during the period 1972–1998.
