Regional Art and Culture Programme in the South Caucasus
The present project promotes contemporary arts as an open and interactive platform that can display new perspectives and social mechanisms to the audience, and that can support and stimulate South Caucasian artists. It will be implemented by Georgian and international organizations and focuses on contemporary dance and experimental arts; small grants; arts for marginalised communities; and capacity building of arts and culture institutions.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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South Caucasus |
Culture / development awareness nothemedefined
Culture & recreation
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01.10.2012
- 31.10.2017 |
CHF 912’000
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- Dialogue and collaboration of art and culture actors both in country (e.g. between the capital and periphery) and between countries is strengthened
- Art institutions and cultural actors of the region are strengthened and more sustainable
- Access to various art forms increased for marginalized groups
- 1st South Caucasus Contemporary Dance and Experimental Art Festival;
- 15 small action projects supporting various innovative and creative initiatives in Georgia;
- Involvement of 440 IDPs in community art projects.
- Overall relevance of the Project’s objectives and lines of activities;
- Importance to build capacities of promising local organisations;
- Keep a balance between regional goal and national opportunities/needs.
- Other Swiss Non-profit Organisation
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation OTHER SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Culture and recreation
Cross-cutting topics The project takes account of gender equality as a cross-cutting theme.
The project takes account of democratisation, good governance and human rights as cross-cutting themes.
Type of support Official development assistance (ODA)
Type of collaboration Bilateral cooperation
Finance type Aid grant
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Technical assistance inclusive experts
Tied/untied aid Untied aid
Project number 7F08529
Background |
During the Soviet times, the development of contemporary art as a form of critical reflection of the society was blocked. Modern forms, techniques and art languages still lack recognition and support nowadays; there are very few institutions that scout new developments and promote talents. Contemporary arts and cultural agents, however, manage to be active, be socially engaged and are keen to work across divides and with their peers of the Caucasian region. |
Objectives |
The overall goal of the project is to stimulate a plural, innovative and interactive cultural sector in the South Caucasus as well as to support socio-cultural diversity and cooperation in and between the countries of the South Caucasus through the development of contemporary art. |
Target groups |
Individuals and institutions working in the contemporary art sphere (choreographers, dancers, visual artists, performers, etc.) and in related fields such as cultural management, curatorship and arts criticism; vulnerable groups such as IDPs; the greater public and society. |
Medium-term outcomes |
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Results |
Results from previous phases: Successes of the Inception phase (Opening Credit): Lessons learned:
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Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
Credit area |
Swiss cooperation with Eastern Europe |
Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO Swiss Non-profit Organisation |
Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 912’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 896’643 |
Project phases |
Phase
3
15.11.2021
- 31.10.2025
(Current phase)
Phase 2
01.10.2017
- 30.09.2021
(Completed)
Phase 1 01.10.2012 - 31.10.2017 (Completed) |