On June 16, 2025, near the Hill of Crosses, a plein air art exhibition of young artists " The Blossoming Hill of Crosses " took place, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Franciscan Monastery on the Hill of Crosses.
In a unique meeting place of history, religion and nature, under the open sky, students from four schools in Šiauliai district and city painted their creative works: Šiauliai district Kuršėnai Daugėliai progymnasium , Šiauliai district Kuršėnai art school , Šiauliai art school and Šiauliai Saulius Sondeckis art gymnasium . This is the first joint creative project of students in Šiauliai district and city, which aims to promote young people's interest in this unique cultural phenomenon of national significance.
The exhibition reflects different painting styles, but all the works are united by the main motifs – the nature surrounding the approaches to the Hill of Crosses, the variety of colors and a youthful look at this symbolic place. The young creators boldly used bright colors, contrasting shapes and an individual artistic vision, which is why the exhibition is filled with the summer spirit of the Hill of Crosses.
The exhibition at the Monastery of the Hill of Crosses is open from July 8 to August 8, 2025.
(The project is financed from the funds of the Šiauliai District Municipality program "Sustainable Society and Inclusive Culture" (2024–2030).)
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