Personal Information
Bojana Janeva-Shemova, M.A
Exploring Contemporary Art Teacher

Educational Background:  
– M.A. in Art and Heritage: Policy, Management and Education, Maastricht University, The
Netherlands
-B.A. in History of Art, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, North Macedonia

Professional Experience:  
Bojana Janeva-Shemova has been an integral part of the American High School Skopje for
two years (2019-2021). She is curator at the Department of Education and Museum Guides
at the Museum of Contemporary Art-Skopje; founder of the exhibition tours initiative “The
Newest Normal”, for which she was awarded the ICOM-Macedonia prize in 2022; secretary
of the Association of Art Critics, Art Historians and Curators (AICA); and member of the
Association of Tour Guides in North Macedonia. Her portfolio is full of notable
achievements in the field of audience building through her work as a museum guide and in
organizing educational tours.

Interests / Hobbies / Goals:  
Through her many years of experience, she is committed to promoting and bringing art and
culture closer to all citizens interested in experiencing a different and exciting view of the city of Skopje and contemporary art practices. 

Contact:
bojana.shemova@ahss.edu.mk