Since 2006, the Department of Furniture is chaired by Jaak Roosi (born 1956). Department of Leather Design In 2000-2013 the Department of Leather design was chaired by Professor Rutt Maantoa. In 2013-2019 the department was chaired by Maila Käos. Since September 2019, the department is chaired by Professor Rene Haljasmäe MA (born 1973). Department of Sculpture Instruction in the Department of Sculpture is based on classical art education. In 2011-2014, the Department of Sculpture was chaired by Jaan Luik (born 1953). Since 2014 the department is chaired by Anne Rudanovski (born 1964) Department of Textile The Department of Textile is a member of the international professional organization European Textile Networks and cooperates with the Estonian Association of Textile Artists as well as with the higher education institutions teaching specialty of textiles and fashion in Estonia or worldwide, and with the entrepreneurs in the field. Since 2000, the Department of Textile is chaired by Professor [Aet Ollisaar] (born 1966). Study programmes Pallas University of Applied Sciences is a professional higher education institution. The persons who have completed professional higher education studies are awarded a diploma certifying the completion of the study program. At Pallas, students can study in state-commissioned or on tuition student places. It is also possible to study in non-state-commissioned external and practitioner student places. Students studying in on tuition student places have the same rights as students studying in state-commissioned student places. Students who have acquired secondary art education can study in non-state commissioned practitioner student places. In external study, it is possible for students to use study services offered by TAC on the basis of curriculum and contract. External students are not included in the student list of Pallas. Gallery Pallas Tartu Art College opened their own art gallery in 2009. As the largest exposition area in Tartu, it introduces and exhibits the works and activities of the departments, students and faculty of Pallas University of Applied Sciences to citizens and tourists alike. The exhibitions of Pallas' partner schools and visiting faculty are also displayed there. During its first year of operations, 143 00 people visited the gallery. Exhibitions change at least once a month, and the gallery often hosts workshops and seminars. See also Estonian Academy of Art List of universities in Estonia References External links Universities and colleges in Estonia Art College Educational institutions established in 2000 Art schools in Estonia 2000 establishments in Estonia