Story:
GACC was established in 1995 by a group of cultural enthusiasts with the aim of rebuilding the sector following the dissolution of the Soviet system. Since then, the center has been dedicated to rehabilitating the sector, introducing new concepts, and fostering international cooperation.
GACC has one affiliated entity - social enterprice ISTORIALI. Center is a founder of Georgian Heritage Crafts Association, which now operates as a separate entity.GACC is the member of WCC-Europe and accredeted NGO to the UNESCO ICH convention.
Vision:
The creative economy, rooted in the legacy of cultural heritage and fueled by innovation and new technologies, represents the path towards sustainable social and economic development in modern societies.
Mission
- To safeguard, promote, and ensure the sustainable use of Georgian tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
- To support the development of creative industries in Georgia, with a strong emphasis on crafts and experiential tourism.
- To enhance the economic viability and self-sustainability of cultural institutions, cultural and tourism-based SMEs, and individual actors.
- To foster international relations and cultural exchanges.
- To introduce innovative approaches in various areas of creative industries, including crafts, experiential tourism, and exhibition practices.
More than
50
Projects
More than
300
Exhibitions
More than
15
Conferences
Activities
GACC acts on the national level, although center has an expereance of regional projects. Its core activities include, but are not limited to:
- Development of policy and strategy documents;
- Strengthening of insitutional base of culture sector;
- Sectoral studies;
- Non-formal education activities and development of educational materials;
- Development and introduction of innovative approaches;
- Marketing and market development actions on national and international levels;
- International exchanges and experiance sharing;
- Promotional and exhibition activities;
