Organization

Creative organization "Art Portal" was established in 2021 ,Batumi. It is focused on organizing cultural events in the region, promoting artistic education and artists working in various fields of art, and activities aimed at popularizing their creativity. The goal of the organization is to discover talented young people and promote their intellectual interests, as well as to prepare/implement/promote creative projects in various fields and present them at the local or international level, including the promotion of relations for participation in field festivals. Presenting the trends of performing arts and cultural innovations in the form of theatrical performances, musical and artistic works and in this way creating an international cultural center in Georgia for people of all generations and ages. The creative organization "Art Portal" was founded in 2021 in  Batumi. It focuses on organizing cultural events in the region, promoting artistic education and artists working in different fields of art, as well as activities aimed at making their creativity known. The aim of the organization is to discover talented young people and promote their intellectual interests, as well as to prepare/implement/promote creative projects in various fields and present them locally or internationally. To present the trends of performing arts and cultural innovations in the form of theatre performances, musical and artistic works, and create an international cultural centre in Georgia for people of all generations and ages.

 

Aims of the organisation:

  • To promote modern art and culture in Georgia.
  • Help and support for young Georgian artists, theatre, cinema, musicians, artists and actors.
  • Development of cultural relations with other countries.
  • To assist in the professional development of the members of the organisation and to encourage the development of joint projects.
  • Organisation of various music, theatre, cinema, literature and other art festivals.
  • Advising young directors, musicians, artists and actors and supporting and cooperating in the realisation of interesting projects.
  • Organising trainings, master classes, workshops and seminars in various art fields to develop professional skills.

The main project of the creative organization "Art Portal" is the festival of youth and school theatre groups- "First Autograph." The festival takes place annually, and its main focus is to create school theatre groups and present them to the public.

Besides the "First Autograph" festival for youth and school theatre groups, the creative organization "Art Portal" has carried out various projects:

  • March 2023 - literary salon evening at the "Old Book House". The evening was organized by the Ajara Cultural Heritage Protection Agency.
  • April 2023 - Performance "The Ajara Archive is 100 years old", five pictures from the history of Batumi. The performance took place on the "Big Stage" of the Ilia Chavchavadze Drama Theatre in Batumi. The project was carried out with the support and cooperation of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, and the Ajara Archives Department.
  • June, July, and August 2022 - Conducting master classes and workshops for theatre groups in private and public schools for all six municipalities of the Ajara region - Partner and supporter - Youth Regional Centre (YRC).