Modern forms of handicraftsmanship preservation and promotion (taking Kosiv Museum of Hutsul Folk Art and Life as an example)

Abstract

The author of the article expounds modalities of Kosiv Museum of Hutsul Folk Art and Life activities, cultural and educational, in particular. It is found out that the regional museum centres carry out an important mission to collect, house and learn about the handmade artefacts. The factual material is analysed, which indicates that the museum is highly ranked in terms of preservation of the traditional arts and crafts of Hutsul region. The museum staff has developed a certain concept, the goal of which is to coordinate activities of both the artists and educational institutions, in order to popularize the historical and cultural legacy of Hutsul region. The museum staff is the initiator and co-organizer of various exhibitions, fairs, master classes and displays of folk arts and crafts.

 Young people are involved in practical classes on traditional crafts during art events with folk artisans and interactive games. Interactive digital media, tours, lectures, theatre performances, folklore and musical performances are used in the museum expositions to achieve the educational goal. Displays of works by folk and amateur masters, artists of professional decorative and applied art are at the forefront of the museum activities. The main place, among various events, is occupied by exhibitions dedicated to the disappearing Hutsul traditions, clothing, in particular. The innovative elements, which are manifested in the support of the contemporary art and implementation of the original art projects, have become traditional. The museum holds unique exhibitions, in which all exhibits are accessible to people with severe visual impairments.

The material analysed proves that the museum activities are an important part of the life of Hutsul region in the field of culture and art. The museum vernissages help increase the cultural level of the audience and their approximation for understanding of how important it is to preserve the material and spiritual legacy of Ukrainian people.

Keywords. Kosiv Museum of Hutsul Folk Art and Life, arts and crafts, artisans, artists, preservation, popularization, handicraftsmanship, exhibitions, material and spiritual legacy.