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The IAC stands for the International ArtsGames Committee (IAC). It is the governing body that provides oversight to the ArtsGames Movement.
The ArtsGames Movement was developed to find ways to bridge cultural divides. Everyone loves games and everyone delves into the arts. The ArtsGames Movement is based on the belief that in order to bridge cultural divides we must find things we all have in common. That’s how we begin to understand each other and, perhaps, realize that the notion of cultural divides may be a fabrication by those who want to divide us. So, the ArtsGames Movement invites all to join in the activities of the ArtsGames. As a volunteer, you will be exposed to amazing experiences. As a worker you can help to elevate an idea to the limit of its possibilities. As an observer, you can digest the riches of creativity that you will be exposed to from around the world.
NAC stands for National ArtsGames Committee. An NAC is the IAC’s boots on the ground. One NAC is being set up in every country. It is the marketing and promotional arm of the IAC. It has the responsiblity of ensuring that each national team that has qualified to compete at the ArtsGames, is equipped with national gear and with a clear understanding of the IAC mission, to bridge cultural divides.
IAF stands for International ArtsGames Federation. There are 29 IAFs in various stages of development around the world. Each IAF oversees one discipline of artistic expression, like the International ArtsGames Percussion Federation (IAPF). Each IAF must set up one National ArtsGames Federation NAF in every country. For example, there will be a Germany National ArtsGames Percussion Federation, and Bahamas National ArtsGames Percussion Federation.
NAFs are governed by their respective IAFs. There are 29 NAFs developing in every country, representing 29 of the ArtsGames disciplines of competition. Unlike in sports, NAFs do not deal directly with artists – NAFs are a support system for existing organizations. It is a sponsorship and sales entity that raises capital for its discipline and distributes those funds to existing organizations and members that have produced world-class talent.
Every country has high-performing arts organizations that manage, teach, adjudicate, develop and sustain artists in respective disciplines. When an NAF is set up in one of the ArtsGames disciplines, organizations that have achieved an exceptional level of performance will be approached by the director of the NAF to ascertain the need for resources. Arts organizations that are accepted as member organizations will receive funding and/or sponsorship negotiated by the NAF and/or the IAC.
The ArtsGames is a multidisciplinary competition showcasing 30 artistic disciplines, 29 of these disciplines are programmed by IAFs. One discipline is programmed by the IAC directly. The competition is a nation-vs.-nation competition with a focus on introducing the best creators and performers in the world.
You must be in a discipline that falls within the ArtsGames inventory of competitive disciplines. If so, refer to the International ArtsGames Federations (IAF) tab for a list of disciplines. You may contact your IAF in your discipline.
Any conflict-free city that can demonstrate the safety of the performers, organizers and attendees to the satisfaction of the IAC is eligible to apply.
Each IAF is on a different timeline. The IAFs that have commenced activities are the Cross-Cultural Federation and the Percussion Federation. Negotiations have begun for the Film Federation, Pop Federation and Tap Dance Federation. Please review the site for details on IAF licensees.
The only organizations that have succesfully aggregated the world to represent their countries in competition on a regular basis are sports organizations and. to some extent, specific arts competitions. Multidisciplinary arts competitions were achieved by the Olympic Committee up until 1948, and the IAC has been consulting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over the past 20 years and has studied its successful structure.
There are many ways you can get involved. Depending on your interest, there are International ArtsGames Licenses still available to be negotiated, there are volunteer opportunities that you can get involved in when you fill out a volunteer form on this site, there are employment opportunities coming up with International ArtsGames Federations, the IAC and National ArtsGames Federations. Announcements will be made on this site beginning in 2025.
There are three categories of music competitions: Cross-cultural, Popular and Classical. The Classical category disciplines were selected to represent the most popular forms of classical music in eight cultural clusters: Asia, South Asian, Arabic, Spanish-speaking and Latin, North American, European, African, and Native Peoples. For details on the list of disciplines within these categories, please refer to the IAF tab on this website.
There are two categories of competition in dance: classical dance and popular dance, The same method for selecting music disciplines was used in dance. For details on the list of disciplines within these categories, please refer to the IAF tab on this website.
Media arts, film shorts, animation and documentary. visual arts, photography, painting and street art. Literature, poetry, spoken word, short story and graphic novel.
Yes, these licenses are available to for-profit and non-profit organizations or individuals that meet our high standards and mandate. Although they say you cannot be all things to all people, we are going to try.
We are currently at multiple stages of development, with a primary focus on launching International ArtsGames Federations around the world. The ArtsGames is the final competition and will hold that inaugural competition once the Federations have staged their qualifying World Championships. We anticipate that the first ArtsGames will occur in or around 2029.
The core business of the IAC is based on social impact initiatives using cultural events and programming. It introduces one culture to another through firsthand experiences, using the draw of great artists from around the world to reach all people. The attraction of nation-vs.-nation competitions draws audiences through the most comprehensive list of art forms, capturing something for everyone. These cultural exchanges are to be executed by staging performances, exhibitions, conferences and competitions.
ArtsGames Senior Producer Khephra Burns introduced the concept to Mr. Belafonte. Mr. Belafonte met with the IAC President, Sylvia Sweeney and Mr. Burns to understand the mission of the organization. His endorsement of the mission and acceptance to be the ArtsGames Ambassador can be viewed on the Mission tab on this website.
Please keep checking this site. Each field of interest is developing, and more and more information will be added to provide you with our most up-to-date public information.
Details on the Art Forms
Get answers to common questions about the 30 Disciplines of ArtGames Competitions within 5 Art forms – Music, Dance, Visual Arts, Media Arts and Literature.
What are the five art forms of competitions?
The five art forms of competitions are: music, dance, visual arts, media arts, and literature.
What are the 30 ArtsGames disciplines of competitions within the five art forms?
The 30 disciplines within five art forms are:
Music
Piano, Guitar, Sitar, Jazz, Vocals-Throat Singing, Spanish Guitar, Percussion, Pipa, Oud, Cross-cultural Performance, Pop-Acapella, Pop-Covers, Pop-Composition/Songwriting,
Dance
Bharatanatyam, Raq Shari, Ballet, Tap Dance, African Dance, Traditional Chinese Dance, Spanish Dance, Native People’s Dance, Popular-Hip Hop, Wheelchair, Contemporary,
Media Arts
Film and E-Gaming
Literature
Short-Story/Graphic Novels, Poetry, Spoken Word
Visual Arts
Photography, Painting and Street Art.
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