The document uploaded here includes the detailed research outcomes, comprehensive recommendations and draft law developed under the project “Development of Recommendations for a Legislative Initiative to Determine the Status of the Artist.” This project was designed to achieve two key objectives: to create a framework for defining the status of the artist in Georgia, in alignment with the country’s commitments under the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions as part of its European integration efforts, and to support the democratization of cultural policy by initiating the legislative process.
Despite political and logistical challenges, including the complexities introduced by the adoption of the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, ...

Following recommendations from our Romanian colleagues and conducting comprehensive desk and field studies over 5 months, we’ve crafted a draft law outlining the status of artists in Georgia, backed by relevant documentation. 

Currently, we’re diligently advancing this project within the UNESCO-Aschberg program’s prescribed timelines. Our draft law has been formally submitted to the Chancellery of the Parliament for consideration as a legislative proposal. Next steps involve navigating through additional procedural hurdles, including forwarding the draft law to pertinent ministries. Given the prevailing complex political climate, our forthcoming project phase will focus on formulating a set of recommendations...

Call for Applications: 5th Tbilisi Biennale of Stage Design

The Valerian Gunia Union of Young Theatre Artists – OISTAT National Center of Georgia is thrilled to announce an open call for curatorial proposals to participate in the Tbilisi International Biennale of Stage Design 2024. Scheduled to unfold from 25 September to 5 October, 2024, this international exhibition promises to be an enriching platform for the global stage design community.

About Tbilisi Biennale of Stage Design:

Since its inception in 2016, the Tbilisi International Biennale of Stage Design has been a beacon for young stage designers worldwide. Facilitated by the Valerian Gunia Union of Young Theatre Artists, this biennale fosters professional development while fostering cross-cultural dialogue...

With generous support from UNESCO, Valerian Gunia Union of Young Theater Artists
proudly presents its groundbreaking project – “Development of recommendations for a
legislative initiative to determine the status of the artist in Georgia”. Rooted in the 1980
UNESCO recommendation, our initiative addresses artists’ challenges, tailoring a legislative
package and proposing it to the Parliament of Georgia. As global crises threaten artists’
freedom, our commitment extends to safeguarding their rights in a changing landscape.
Join us in championing artists’ rights and shaping a brighter cultural future in Georgia.
This project is supported by the UNESCO-Aschberg Programme for Artists and Cultural
Professionals, generously funded by the Kingdom of Norway”.
“UNESCO does not endorse any product, service...

Valerian Gunia Union of Young Theatre Artists – OISTAT National Center of Georgia announces an open call for curatorial proposals to participate in the Tbilisi International Biennale of Stage Design 2022. The international exhibition is scheduled to take place from 9-19 October, 2022 at Tbilisi History Museum (Caravanserai).

General Information on Tbilisi Biennale of Stage Design

The Tbilisi International Biennale of Stage Design was initiated by the Valerian Gunia Union of Young Theatre Artists – the OISTAT National Center of Georgia, in 2016.

The Biennale aims to build conditions for professional development of young stage designers and to launch an intercultural dialogue...

Due to the great interest in the competition and the abundance of autumn premieres of the theatrical season of 2021/22, the deadline for submitting applications for the best project of the National Pavilion of Georgia for the 4th Tbilisi International Biennale of Stage Design 2022 has been postponed until December 5, 2021.  
For additional information and consultation, please contact us Mob: 599 72 88 12
E-mail: ninogunia@yahoo.com

Competition for the best project of the National Pavilion of Georgia to be presented at the 4th Tbilisi International Biennale of Stage Design 2022 has been announced!

The theme of the competition:
Free

The following legal entities have the right to participate in the competition:
a) Initiative Groups (consisting of physical persons)
b) Non-profit (non-comm...

October 26-28, 2020
Application deadline: September 27, 2020; 23:59 CET

Applications and all related questions should be directed to the following e-mail:
ninogunia@yahoo.com
tamarjanashia@cumalab.com
Inquiries can also be made at the following phone number
+995 555 23 15 77 (Tamara Janashia)

Topic
Symposium, which is to take place in the frames of the Tbilisi Biennale of Stage Design will focus on the following topics:
Artistic process
– The most prominent contemporary trends in scenography of different countries.
– How are the current scenography trends reflected at the Prague Quadrennial?
– How is COVID 19 influencing and affecting theater and scenography? How does digitization change the creative process?
Pedagogic process
– Scenography practitioners and educators on their pedagogic e...

Dear colleagues, curators and participants!

As Covid-19 pandemic has radically changed cultural life around the world, many important events have been postponed, and some international art events have changed their format and are being held online.

Despite the relatively positive epidemic situation in Georgia, there are strict restrictions on holding indoor cultural events; International flights have not been restored yet. As of August 3, the border is open only to citizens of France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Citizens of other countries are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine upon arrival.

The opening date of the tourist season and consequently the borders have been postponed twice.

There is a danger that the deadlines for opening the borders and inte...

Valerian Gunia Union of Young Theatre Artists – OISTAT National Center of Georgia (Georgia, Tbilisi) announces an open call for curatorial proposals to participate in the Tbilisi International Biennale of Stage Design. It is scheduled to take place on October 18-28, 2020 at the Tbilisi History Museum (Caravanserai).

The Biennale aims to build conditions for professional development of young stage designers and launch of an intercultural dialogue. This unique platform, which is created for young scenographers will enable them to present themselves and their projects, review and assess the ongoing process taking place in this specific field of art, share their creative ideas, participate in professional discussions, plan and develop joint projects.

Biennale will unite the follo...

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Sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia.

On June 6- 16, 2019 at PQ15 Georgia came out in the main Countries and Regions Section with the national pavilion “The Unlocked Circle”.

Concept

During the Prague Quadrennial 2019 the Georgian National Pavilion pursues the goal to document transformation of aesthetics of Georgian theatre and demonstrate political context, communication culture and interaction of artistic reflections.

Modern practice of Georgian theatre focuses on a wide range of dialogues, reflections on the essence and opportunities. The subjects of the dialogue unite local and global identities including wider paradigms and groups representing subcultures and gender...