Make sure you are eligible
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Applications are open to all creators applying with a project to be realized within the boundaries of the Republic of Armenia.
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Applicants can be from any creative discipline: Visual Arts; Fine Arts; Film, TV, and Animation; Music; Creative Design; Performative Arts; Architecture; Art curation; Literature; Arts Management, and beyond.
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Projects that are artistically coherent and valuable.
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Projects that contribute to the development of the three Northern Regions of the Republic of Armenia (Shirak, Lori and/or Tavush regions) are encouraged.
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Projects that have a potential to create synergies between creative industries and tourism are encouraged.
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Highly encouraged: Projects that have potential for commercial success and the applicants are willing to accept investments, not merely grants or sponsorships.
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Projects must be practical with a realistic approach to bring it to life.
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Applicants are eligible to apply as individuals or teams of up to 3. Please note that each project should designate a team lead for the purpose of the incubation.
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The Applicant must either be proficient in English or apply with a team member who is proficient in English. The live sessions of the incubation process will take place in English.
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NOTE: While it is recommended to secure an English-proficient team member, if you cannot do so, please complete the application in Armenian and put in writing your request that a translator be provided to you for the duration of the incubation period.
Get your application in order
Welcome, Artbox.
Artbox is a creative incubator providing comprehensive support to powerful creative ideas with potential for commercial success.
Applications are now closed.
WHAT'S IN YOUR ARTBOX?
Inspired by innovative models in business and tech, Artbox is a reinvention of the incubator model for the art world — a dynamic entrepreneurial system that supports artists in developing their ideas into commercially viable and investable creative products. Over a 12-week incubation period in Spring 2022, selected creative teams will receive...
Workshops & Trainings
Meet and learn from leading business leaders and renowned cultural figures from across the world and art fields.
Strategic Consulting
Develop the strategy and assets you will need for financial success – business plan, marketing plan, pitch deck, website, and more.
Access to Funding
Present and pitch your projects for possible investments from high-profile cultural investors and entrepreneurs.
Cynthia Tusan
CEO and Chairman
Strategic Global Advisors
"I believe having both a business sense and an art sense is critical to successful leadership and designing firms that offer products and services that are both useful and appealing."
FEATURED INVESTOR
WHO IS ARTBOX FOR?
Applicant
Eligibility
Any project to be realized within the boundaries of the Republic of Armenia.
Creative
Background
Creators from theatre, cultural tourism, design, music, film, and across the arts are welcome to apply.
Areas of
Focus
Projects that have the potential to impact the Northern region of the Republic of Armenia and/or tourism are encouraged.
Commercial
Potential
Projects with potential for commercial success and in need of investment are strongly encouraged.
HOW IT ALL STARTED
Artbox was developed by the leading arts foundation Creative Armenia and launched in partnership with the European Union and GIZ's EU4Business “Innovative Tourism and Technology Development for Armenia” (ITTD) project.