Iranian, Georgian, French, Italian, German, and Chinese independent artists and cultural organisation representatives are invited to submit their project proposals for participation in the NCA Cultural Crossroad 2025 programme being implemented by Henrik Igityan National Centre for Aesthetics (NCA). The programme will take place in Yerevan (10 days), and across other regions of Armenia – Tavush, Shirak, Lori, Gegharkunik, Syunik (5 days) from 12 to 25 June 2025.
The aim of the programme, supported by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, is to foster the exchange of cultural heritage and traditional art forms through short-term artistic projects, strengthen intercultural ties between the neighbouring, European and Asian countries and establish new partnerships by providing the participating artists with the resources and platform to share their work, skills, and knowledge with other international and local artists and communities. The participants will become acquainted with the cultural similarities and differences of Armenia, Georgia, and Iran and European and Asian artists will grow acquainted with the regional art sector and cultural heritage.
The selected projects will be matched with NCA subdivisions, taking into consideration their suitability with the areas of expertise of NCA subdivisions. The project outputs (exhibitions, open lessons, presentations, small-scale concerts, short performances) will be presented in Yerevan.
The selected projects should address one of the following art directions: Fine arts, Theatre, Dance, Music.
Travel expenses, accommodation, food, and in-country transportation expenses will be covered by the National Centre for Aesthetics with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia. No artist fee will be provided. There is no application fee.
