Introducing the ArtsGames
Overview of the ArtsGames
The ArtsGames is an international multi-disciplinary arts competition featuring music, dance, literature, visual arts and media arts. Similar to the Olympic Games, the ArtsGames is held once every four years, with the inaugural event set to take place in 2029.
The Structure of the Inaugural ArtsGames
Representing Nations
The Inaugural ArtsGames is structured like the Olympics, with artists representing their nations every four years.
Cost Effective Hosting
One of the benefits of hosting the ArtsGames is the use of existing facilities, eliminating infrastructure costs.
List of 5 Art Forms
The ArtsGames consists of five art forms and encompasses thirty disciplines.
Music
Compete in 11 disciplines of music, from classical to popular genres to cross cultural.
Dance
Showcase your artistic expression through12 different genres of dance.
Literature
Writers who excel in poetry, short stories, graphic novels and the spoken word, have a home with us.
Visual Arts
Bring your artistry to a world stage, through painting, photography & street art.
Media Arts
Feature your short films, animation, documentaries and bring your e-gaming skills to the world stage.
Thirty Disciplines of Artistic Expression
A Creative Showdown
Artists from around the world will compete in 30 different disciplines from five art forms: music, dance, literature, media arts and visual arts. This is where each nation steps up to demonstrate the artistic excellence of their cultures on a global stage.
Represent Your Nation
Just like the Olympics, the ArtsGames features unique artists, representing their nation and culture, giving audiences a chance to enjoy the best the world has to offer.
Each nation will have a National ArtsGames Committee (NAC) to help to clothe, coordinate and prepare that nation to exhibit its cultural heritage through spectacular design and pageantry.
The NACs are charged with generating national sponsors for the teams of artists and briefing them on ArtsGames protocols. It also assist with travel arrangements to the Host City of the ArtsGames competitions.
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RIO 2016 ArtsGames Rehersals
Global participation
75
Infrastructure Savings
$20M
Ongoing Revenues
$10M