The ArtsGames

The Groundbreaking Nation versus Nation Global Arts Competition

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.

Browse the various IAFs in Development

RIO 2016 ArtsGames Rehersals

Global participation

75

Infrastructure Savings

$20M

Ongoing Revenues

$10M

Benefits of Being a Host City for the ArtsGames