Shpresa Tolaj Gjonbalaj

Shpresa Tolaj Gjonbalaj
Born: 1976 in Peja, Kosovo.
Education:
University of Prishtina, Faculty of Arts - Painting (1994-1998)
University of Prishtina, Postgraduate Studies - Painting (2000-2002)
Doctoral Degree / The Academy of Albanological Studies - Art History Department, Tirana, Albania
Employment:
Director of the Regional Institute for the Protection of Cultural and Historical Monuments in Peja, Kosovo, Ministry of Culture, Republic of Kosovo (Current Position)
Lecturer at the University of Gjakova ’Fehmi Agani, Faculty of Education’ (Current Position)
Member of the Scientific Council for the Linguistic, Cultural, and Historical Studies Field, Ministry of Education and Science, Republic of Kosovo, Pristina, Kosovo (Current Position)
Exhibitions:
Authored a substantial portfolio of professional-scientific articles published in international scientific journals.
Actively contributed to various scientific conferences, demonstrating commitment to staying at the forefront of advancements in the visual art field.
Artistic Creativity:
Personal Exhibitions:
2016 (May) - 'In the Middle of Real and Imaginary,' M.A.D Gallery, Milan, Italy.
2016 (October) - Personal Exhibition, Art Gallery, Lezha, Albania.
2016 (October) - Personal Exhibition, Art Gallery ‘Nikolet Vasia,’ Durrës, Albania.


International Group Exhibitions:
Milan, Italy; NYC, USA; Bocholt, Germany; Tazza, Morocco; Shanghai, China; London, UK; Kochi, Kerala, India; Beirut, Lebanon; Dubai; Geoje, South Korea; Singapore, etc.
Certificates:
First Place Winner in Painting, M.A.D. World Art Awards 2015, Milan, Italy.
Honorable Award, Friouato Biennial 2015, Taza, Kingdom of Morocco.
Honorable Mention, London International Creative Competition LICC, London, UK.
Certificate Awarded International Woman International Exhibition, Dubai.
Award of Appreciation, ICAF / International Federation of Culture and Arts.
Certificate of Appointment as a part of the juries, 5th Geoje International Art Festival, Haegeumgang Theme Museum, and Yukyung Art Museum, South Korea.
Certificate - International Art Exhibition and Forum "No Boundaries," USA (New York City)
Certificate of Appreciation International Artists Group Art Show & Art Forum 'No Boundaries,' New York City.