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Welcome to Creative Armenia Week, an on-site cultural summit, featuring keynotes, panel discussions, and excursions, empowering creative entrepreneurship in Armenia.

5
DAYS

8
SPEAKERS

10
EVENTS

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4:00PM-7PM

OPENING

OPENING CEREMONY & ARTBOX EXPO

Gabriel Sundukyan National Academic Theatre

Creative Armenia Week commences with an Artbox Expo, during which Creative Armenia, together with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia Yerevan, its partners European Union and Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), along with esteemed guests, government representatives, ambassadors, and the broader creative community, will celebrate three years of Artbox, its key achievements and important role in shaping the creative economy in Armenia. 

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Invitation Only

MONDAY

OCT 21

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TUESDAY

OCT 22

1PM-3:30PM

ARTBOX EXCURSION

HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT FOTOKOMBINAT N17

Fotokombinat N17, Mansard Art Studio, Armen Tigranyan St 23, Yerevan

Experience the magic of historical photography in an exclusive workshop, run by Mikayel Petrosyan, founder of Fotokombinat N17 and an Artbox Incubator alumnus. In this workshop, you will learn more about the art of glass plate photography, direct positive paper, and watch the photo development process unfold before your eyes. At the end, you will have the opportunity to photograph a still life on a glass plate, by applying your newly acquired knowledge of historical photography, and receive your paper portrait as a souvenir.

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  • Spots are limited

  • One-way transportation provided

3PM-5:30PM

 ARTBOX EXCURSION

CERAMICS WORKSHOP AT STUDIO AMATUNI

Studio Amatuni, Oshakan village, Aragatsotn Region

Enjoy a ceramics workshop with Svetlana Amatuni, founder of Studio Amatuni and an Artbox Entrepreneur alumna. In the calm setting of the village Oshakan, you will craft a unique pottery piece to take home and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the countryside garden.

  • Spots are limited

  • Two-way transportation provided

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7PM-9PM

ARTBOX ENCOUNTER

POSSIBILITIES FOR CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE:
BALANCING URBANISM AND LOCAL IDENTITY

Openhaus Community, 9 Isahakyan St, Yerevan

Explore innovative approaches to contemporary architecture with Job Floris, architect and co-founder of Monadnock. In his keynote, Floris will discuss why contemporary architecture often lacks consistency, imagination, and connection to local culture. He will also elaborate on the possibilities of connecting urban architectural strategies with local challenges and traditions, drawing from the work of Monadnock and other leading practices. The keynote will conclude with a moderated conversation and an interactive Q&A session with the audience.

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  • Spots are limited 

  • English, with Armenian interpretation

WEDNESDAY

OCT 23

7PM-9PM

ARTBOX PANEL

​INNOVATING CREATIVE INDUSTRIES WITH AI

Openhaus Community, 9 Isahakyan St, Yerevan

Explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the creative industries by joining a panel with industry trailblazers Khachatur Gharibyan, Founder & CTO of NolanAI and Arsen Hambardzumyan, COO of Podcastle Inc. The moderated discussion will dive into AI's role in developing creative products, the changes we can expect in the near future, and how this revolutionary technology is unlocking new creative possibilities for creators. The conversation will be followed by a Q&A session.

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  • Spots are limited

  • The panel is in Armenian

8PM-10PM

 ARTBOX EXCURSION

PERFORMANCE AT THEATRE ON THE ROOF: THE SILENT PATIENT

22/5 Halabyan St, Yerevan

Don’t miss a performance by Theatre on the Roof, an interactive  theatre and Artbox Accelerator project. You will experience the performance of The Silent Patient, an intriguing psychological drama based on the novel by Alex Michaelides, while enjoying a glass of wine and the captivating night scenery of Yerevan.

  • Spots are limited

  • The performance is in Armenian

  • One-way transportation provided

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THURSDAY

OCT 24

1PM-3:30PM

ARTBOX EXCURSION

HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT FOTOKOMBINAT N17

Fotokombinat N17, Mansard Art Studio, Armen Tigranyan St 23, Yerevan

Experience the magic of historical photography in an exclusive workshop, run by Mikayel Petrosyan, founder of Fotokombinat N17 and an Artbox Incubator alumnus. In this workshop, you will learn more about the art of glass plate photography, direct positive paper, and watch the photo development process unfold before your eyes. At the end, you will have the opportunity to photograph a still life on a glass plate, by applying your newly acquired knowledge of historical photography, and receive your paper portrait as a souvenir

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  • Spots are limited

  • One-way transportation provided

3PM-5:30PM

ARTBOX EXCURSION

CERAMICS WORKSHOP AT STUDIO AMATUNI

Studio Amatuni, Oshakan village, Aragatsotn Region 

Enjoy a ceramics workshop with Svetlana Amatuni, founder of Studio Amatuni and an Artbox Entrepreneur alumna. In the calm setting of the village Oshakan, you will craft a unique pottery piece to take home and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the countryside garden.

  • Spots are limited

  • Two-way transportation provided

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7PM-9PM

ARTBOX ENCOUNTER

ART, SCIENCE, AND TECH COLLIDING: THE INFINITE CANVAS

Openhaus Community, 9 Isahakyan St, Yerevan

Get inspired to shape the future of art by joining a keynote with Sasha Samochina, founder and CEO of some-thing Company and former manager of data visualization and infusion at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She will take you on a journey through the intersection of art, science, and technology. From preserving the Amazon Rainforest to bringing NASA's missions to life, Sasha will reveal how blending creativity and innovation can solve real-world challenges and transform our understanding of the world. The keynote will be followed by a moderated conversation and a Q&A session with the audience

  • Spots are limited 

  • English, with Armenian interpretation

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12PM-6PM

CLOSING

CLOSING EVENT: ASA CULTURAL POLICY FORUM

Gabriel Sundukyan National Academic Theatre

Join the closing event of Creative Armenia Week – ASA FORUM, hosted by AGBU's Katapult Creative Accelerator Program. A full-day event, it offers panel discussions, guest lectures, networking opportunities with 250 influential creatives, closing with a Business to Arts Awards ceremony. The forum also marks the inauguration of “ASA” the Advocacy Society for the Arts, a newly established organization driving collaboration, research, and cultural diplomacy across the global Armenian creative community.

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  • Events in both English and Armenian

FRIDAY

OCT 25

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