The Mission
The word mission, when applied to a corporation, is meant to convey the core purpose of an organization. The International ArtsGames Committee (IAC) has one driving purpose: to demonstrate the excellence that exists in all cultures. Artists around the world demonstrate this daily. They transcend cultural divides to share the best of their respective cultures.
It is the IAC's ongoing mission to promote these talented artists, who use their craft for the betterment of humanity.
This was the credo of the late Harry Belafonte, whose artistry and activism guide IAC's mission. In his memory and in honor of the life he lived, IAC is dedicated to serving those ideals by working with artists who use their craft for the betterment of humanity.
Mr. Belafonte's message to us all
The Late ArtsGames Ambassador, Mr. Harry Belafonte
HE LIVED HIS LIFE
" FOR THE BETTERMENT OF HUMANITY"
The ArtsGames Movement is about more than just arts competition.
View what artists can and have achieved on and off the stage.
What does IAC expect from its artistic competitors?
Artists' Voices Are Heard
Listen to Emmanuel Jal as he reflects on the impact artists can have.
Emanuel Jal used his music as a tool to transform from child solider to celebrated musical social change agent. His talent opened the door for him to be heard by policy makers and people claiming their power to make a difference.
View His Impact
Maybe we can all start by humming the refrain to his song.
Featuring artists who use their craft for the betterment of humanity!
View Their Impact
LUC AND THE LOVINGTONS
A phenomenal example of the kind of artists the
ArtsGames Movement embraces
Luc and Ben, a musician and an artist, have traveled the world to areas where people are suffering – areas hit by disasters like Hurricane Katrina and to refugee camps in Syria, where they provide distraction, uplift and emotional support to those in need.
With meagre resources Luc and Ben have enriched lives, composing songs with children, painting refugee lodgings with street art and bringing joy, dignity and a sense of pride in welcoming us into their homes.
A Portrait of Art and Activism
Mural by artists Benjamin Swatez and Azerine DeLuca, and local artists Lee-Andra, David, Abbott and Storm, painted in the wake of the La Soufriere volcano eruption on the island of St. Vincent in 2021. Ministry of National Mobilization, SVG.
Showcasing the artistic excellence that exists in all cultures
Athletes Get It
A message from Olympian Garry Kallos
Artists Get It
A message from ArtsGames Performers
Olympians and artists make significant impact on the hearts and minds of humankind.
Olympians who are currently working to support this Movement understand the power of the artist.
When the flames in the cauldron of the Olympic Games die, so do the brief yet glorious careers of most Olympic athletes. With the ArtsGames, the artist's career is just beginning.
The sparks that will fly throughout the ArtsGames will ignite the flame of artists poised to launch lifelong careers to the betterment of humanity.
We all need that beacon of light that shines on the best version of ourselves. Artists like Luc, Ben and Emmanuel carry that torch for all of us. They need both moral support and economic encouragement to continue making this world a better place for us all.
We are aiming to do just that!
How can arts competitions impact globally?
As the Olympics proves, national pride is a powerful incentive for individuals to excel and find common ground in pursuit of excellence. This is where the world shares both pride and excitement. In competitions of artistic expression, no one loses. Whether awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze, competing artists accomplish something not evident in sports competitions in that the artists are adored by people from cultures other than their own, reaching them at a visceral level.
No matter the culture or national origin of the artists demonstrating excellence, their art has enriched us all. Their talent ultimately opens the door to curiousity. Their fans want to know more about them and the culture that produced them. This evoked curiousity is the first step on a bridge between cultural divides. It's a step taken by each individual who is curious about another. Collectively, these first-hand experiences can change the world.