The Art and Culture Development Foundation holds annual activities such as Samarkand Marathon, Zaamin Ultra, Sky Camp Bostonlik, Bukhara Night Race, Tashkent Film Encounters, Tashkent Music Encounters, etc.
ZAAMIN ULTRA is the first ultramarathon and unique festival of sport and music in Uzbekistan, where the main action is a mountain ultramarathon for a distance of 50 km. The event takes place on the territory of Zaamin National Nature Park at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level.
The event is part of the Samarkand Marathon series of charity races. The races help to solve the tasks of attracting public attention to the problem of inclusiveness in the objects of culture and art, the promotion of healthy lifestyles and the development of sports tourism in our country.
Sky Camp Bo'stonliq is Uzbekistan's first outdoors sport and music festival, part of the Samarkand Marathon series of charity races.
It is a bright event, which unites those who share a love for mountains and active lifestyle and will include two days of activities and four different competitions.
The sports program includes races: 'Sky Camp Peak' - a run to the top of the mountain (vertical kilometer), 'Sky Camp Bike' - a distance mountain bicycle race, 'Sky Camp Trail' - cross-country race (trail-running), 'Sky Camp Zen' - an event that combines three types of activity: yoga, running and meditation.
The event is part of the Samarkand Marathon series of charity races. The races help to solve the tasks of attracting public attention to the problem of inclusiveness in the objects of culture and art, the promotion of healthy lifestyles and the development of sports tourism in our country.
Bukhara Night Race is the first international night race in Uzbekistan, which takes place after sunset in Bukhara. The race starts in the old city and runs along the illuminated track, iconic places and streets of authentic Bukhara.
The event is part of the Samarkand Marathon series of charity races. The races help to solve the tasks of attracting public attention to the problem of inclusiveness in the objects of culture and art, the promotion of healthy lifestyles and the development of sports tourism in our country.
Samarkand Marathon is an international charity run founded in 2019. Educational and cultural programs in the framework of Samarkand Marathon take place in the city of Samarkand in parallel with the sports activity. A rich cultural program with concerts and film screenings is also presented for guests.
The event is part of the Samarkand Marathon series of charity races. The races help to solve the tasks of attracting public attention to the problem of inclusiveness in the objects of culture and art, the promotion of healthy lifestyles and the development of sports tourism in our country.
Tashkent Music Encounters is a project that brings together musicians from Central Asia and other regions. It will feature a variety of musical compositions ranging from traditional directions to experimental backgrounds.
The purpose of the project is to exchange experiences and share performances of artists showing how the rich musical heritage of the region can find new inspiration and reach new audiences. And the project forms a new community and gives musicians the opportunity to go beyond the traditional concert.
The Academy is open to children with ASD, Down syndrome, hearing and visual impairments, as well as all children and teenagers who wish to attend.
The main goal is to create an environment where children will develop their creative potential and socialize.
For 7 months classes in drawing, sculpting, applique, construction, speech and fine motor skills development, as well as other interesting master classes are held here.
CCA LAB is a research laboratory of the Center for Contemporary Art in Tashkent, whose mission is to develop contemporary art and cultural practices in Uzbekistan and to formulate new readings and new understandings of the region's artistic heritage. The ultimate goal of the laboratory is to develop a series of exhibitions with international curators in Uzbekistan and abroad.
CCA LAB participants will gain practical experience - as part of an interdisciplinary team under the guidance of curators they will work on exhibition projects at the Center for Contemporary Art in Tashkent, and will participate in the creation of the national pavilion of Uzbekistan at the Venice Biennale in 2020 and 2021.
The Art and Culture Development Foundation of the Republic of Uzbekistan fosters international cooperation and promotes the culture of Uzbekistan on the international arena. The Foundation spreads the national heritage through developing and supporting initiatives in the areas of fine arts and architecture, literature, theatre, music, and dance. Our mission is to create an inclusive and accessible environment in the country's cultural institutions, contribute to renovation of museums, and to develop cultural patronage and professional training for the arts and culture sector.
The Foundation for the Development of Culture and Art under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the initiator and organizer of major architectural projects in Tashkent.
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The Art and Culture Development Foundation takes great pride in being the driving force behind a diverse range of exhibitions that showcase the rich and vibrant cultureand historical heritageof Uzbekistan.
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The Foundation regularly organizes and supports events in the fields of fine arts, literature, theater, music, architecture and choreography. The Foundation establishes international cultural ties and promotes the culture of Uzbekistan on the world stage.
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The program aimed at updating cultural institutions in Uzbekistan is one of the key activities of the Foundation.
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In 2019, the Foundation initiated and organized the first international charity race in the history of Uzbekistan: the Samarkand Half Marathon. The goal of the project was to draw public attention to the problem of inclusion and the accessibility of cultural objects for people with disabilities.
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The principal mission of the Education Program is to train professional culture and art managers and to help them develop their strategic vision of policies of cultural institutions in a competitive environment.
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The Cultural Patronage Development Program promotes the development of cultural sponsorship in Uzbekistan. It supports studies of patronage around the world, follows and documents main trends in the field and identifies key challenges in current patronage practices.
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