
Basic Information | |
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English | Public Fund “Central Asia – Art Management” |
Local language | «Борбордук Азия – Арт Менеджмент» коомдук фонду |
Country | Kyrgyzstan |
Category | General NGO |
Domain |
Oral Traditions and Expressions Performing Arts Social Practices, Rituals and Festive Events Traditional Craftsmanship |
Function |
Research Documentation Education and Training Promotion Revitalization |
Established year | 2008 |
Objectives | The mission of the foundation is the harmonious development of the individuality through the development of conditions for the creative self-realization of citizens and their involvement in the cultural heritage of nations. The objective of the creation and operation of the Fund is the introduction of art management in creative organizations, ensuring the accessibility of culture through education, as well as the promotion of jazz and jazz culture in Kyrgyzstan and in the countries of Central Asia. The CAAM PF projects are aimed at preserving the musical heritage and peoples of Central Asia through the revitalization of traditional music, at promoting mutual respect and integration between cultural groups in Central Asia. |
Introduction | The creation of the Central Asia-Art Management Public Foundation was initiated in 2006 and registered in 2008. The Foundation carries out educational, cultural, research, informational and other socially valuable activities to help in creating a friendly environment for the development of projects in various spheres of social relations (social entrepreneurship, culture, education, etc.). The Foundation aims to implement the following tasks:
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Major Activities | PF “СAAM” past and present projects: Consortium “Nomad’s Universe” (at the implementation stage): This project aims to continue and consolidate the efforts and enthusiasm of cultural practitioners to ensure safeguarding of intangible culture of nomads, to revitalize traditional identity and to relaunch traditions in a daily life of local communities. It ensures the realization of their rights to preserve and transmit their cultural heritage from generation to generation through the creation of various products using modern multimedia technologies and implementation of activities aiming at a broad audience. Saimaly-Tash Projection Museum (at the implementation stage) focuses on creating opportunities for citizens to get in touch with their historical and cultural heritage, processes that reflect the evolution of early nomadic artistic creativity by incorporating them into modern cultural media. Forum “Living Heritage: A Nomadic Culture in the Past and the Present” in the framework of the III WNG creates a platform for joint analysis of experience and results of the work done in the field of promoting biocultural diversity, asking the following questions: What are the current challenges and threats to nomadic culture? (Including historical and cultural context)? What values of a nomadic culture do we want to preserve? What are our priorities for the preservation of the nomadic culture? What are the indicators of the blessed life of modern local communities in accordance with their culture and land? The forum was attended by 22 organizations working in the field of preservation and promotion of biocultural diversity. The program “Visiting Tours for Young Musicians from the Regions” (at the implementation stage) aims at developing and promoting tolerance, mutual respect, creative activity, and the exchange of experience among young musicians from the regions. Pilot regions: Chui region and Issyk-Kul region. Ethno Jazz and Jazz Festival: the development of ethno jazz and jazz improvisation in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia. In 2018, the 13th festival was held in April. Preservation of musical heritage: “Preservation of Instrumental music in the oral tradition”. The project “Anthology of Kyrgyz traditional varied music “kuu” (melody) (vol. I, II), in Kyrgyz and Russian, + 2 CD. The project “Art Management” aims at training qualified specialists (managers) of the art industry, to establish regulated and meaningful relationships between all participants of the art market, such as artists, agents, dealers, gallery owners, curators, critics, and collectors. Preservation of the Dungan Musical Heritage: a history of the culture of the territory and ethnic minorities. |
Contact Information (Organization) | |
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Website | https://www.facebook.com/caam.kg/ |
Address | 29, Tabyshaliev str., Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
Tel | +996 312 901 198 |
Fax | |
caam.kg@gmail.com |