The Art Education Center at Shaoxing Vocational & Technical College holds its inaugural exhibition on Nov 8. [Photo provided to ezhejiang.gov.cn]

The newly completed Art Education Center at Shaoxing Vocational & Technical College held its inaugural exhibition on Nov 8.

The exhibition featured the calligraphy works of renowned artists Bao Xianlun, Shen Wei, and Chen Jianming, attracting numerous calligraphy enthusiasts and artists from across the country.

During the opening ceremony, Bao, Shen, and Chen donated their calligraphic masterpieces to Shaoxing Vocational & Technical College.

In addition to the exhibition, a calligraphy academic symposium was organized at the college's Art Education Center, bringing together experts and scholars from various parts of the country.

Calligraphy lovers attend the inaugural exhibition of the Art Education Center at Shaoxing Vocational & Technical College on Nov 8. [Photo provided to ezhejiang.gov.cn]

This exhibition marks a significant step in Shaoxing Vocational & Technical College's commitment to integrating artistic education into its curriculum. The initiative aims to enhance the humanistic qualities and aesthetic education of applied talents, fostering comprehensive decision-making skills among students.

The strategic move aligns with the college's vision of preparing students to navigate the opportunities and challenges of the era of artificial intelligence while emphasizing the importance of "professional development and spiritual maturity" in talent cultivation.

The college has actively pursued and advanced artistic education practices and research, achieving notable results and accumulating valuable experience in the development of artistic environments, the training of art educators, and the integration of artistic resources.