ANNUAL REPORT 2015

ARTS COUNCIL OF MONGOLIA

Cover: Jantsankhorol E, Hybrid Resistance exhibition,

Temporary bodies, metal wire, unprinted newspaper, plaster, 2015

Arts Council of Mongolia

Delta Center, 4th Floor
Chingeltei District
Juulchin street
Ulaanbaatar 211238
Mongolia
www.artscouncil.mn

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Content
Preface ........................................................................................................................ 4
Arts program ................................................................................................................ 6
Community arts education program ............................................................................ 26
Cultural heritage program ............................................................................................ 36
Development program ................................................................................................. 42
ACM Donors ................................................................................................................ 48
Supporters & Partners ................................................................................................. 49
ACM Members ............................................................................................................. 50
ACM Board .................................................................................................................. 52
ACM Committees ......................................................................................................... 54
ACM Staff .................................................................................................................... 56
Financial report ............................................................................................................ 57

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PREFACE
Dear all
The Arts Council of Mongolia is very pleased to present you with our annual report for 2015.
Here at the ACM we have a tradition of presenting a piece of art on the cover of our annual report. This
years piece is called Hybrid Resistance and was created by the talented artist E. Jantsankhorol. Jantsankhorol
graduated from Hunter College, New York, reaping the benefits of the international experience. He has a unique
talent for identifying new creative ways and forms of art. This is why we are giving him this opportunity to share
his experiences with other young Mongolian artists and students by supporting Jantsankhorol in presenting his
first independent exhibition last December at Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum.
This year the ACM pledges to continue working to support artistic excellence and building the capacity
of artists to promote their work to a wide audience. The ACM also hopes to increase its collaboration with
artists, arts organizations and business companies, to initiate new cultural projects and programs based on the
sustainable development guidelines of the UN.
In 2015, we have managed to not only sustain our ongoing programs but also increase their effectiveness,
even while adding a number of new projects. At the beginning of 2016, we made a major structural change about
which we would like to inform you. It is our pleasure to announce that ACM Founder and Executive Director
Ariunaa Tserenpil, who worked tirelessly for ACM from 2002-2015, has this year become an ACM Advisor and
Board member. Following this, Odgerel Odonchimed, the ACMs Deputy Executive Director from 2003-2015, has
now taken on the role of Executive Director.
One of the major programs at the ACM is our Arts Program. In 2015, the goal of the arts program was
to continue to promote the production of new high-quality art and enhance our international cooperation and
competitiveness. The arts program implemented more than 20 projects, including cultural exchange programs
and training opportunities, reaching more than 500 artists, art managers and 9,000 viewers.
This year, the Community Arts Education Program implemented 8 projects that worked to both improve
public awareness of national and modern art and also support children and youth to access art education. We
gave 15 college and university students full-year or short-term scholarships, 35 school children took part in an
international cultural exchange program, 7 teachers took part in capacity-building training programs and 35
artists and journalists have worked with the program to promote arts education to the public.
Under the Cultural Heritage Program, the ACM strengthened and promoted cultural heritage by improving
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a documentary film about heritage of Zanabazar, the Mongolian Ger and monastery preservation projects and
both carried out training and supplied materials to support museum staff to maintain the museums artifacts and
monuments. The ACM also implemented a series of traditional Mongolian intangible heritage and handcrafts
training for more than 2000 pupils of 60 schools to educate them in their inherited legacy of Mongolian crafts.
In order to sustain ACM and Mongolian Arts and culture ACMs Development Program initiated and
implemented different new and tailor-made art and business events through broadening its partnership with local
and international businesses.
Finally, the ACM would like to thank all the organizations, individuals, partners, friends, members and
volunteers that have generously supported us, and calls on all of us to join hands and continue to work together.
Jantsannorov Natsag
ACM Chairman
Peoples Artist & Twice State Laureate Composer and musicologist, PhD

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ARTS PROGRAM GOAL

To contribute to the sustainable development and competitiveness of the arts and culture sector
in Mongolia.

ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2015

In 2015, the Arts program focused on the worldwide promotion of Mongolian arts and culture and
increasing the competitiveness of arts and culture through nurturing artistic excellence among
arts and culture organizations and artists, building their capacities, enhancing their international
collaboration and promoting Mongolian arts and culture abroad and world talents in Mongolia.
With broader goals and capacities, the Arts program implemented 20 different projects, training
sessions and international exchange programs in the field of film, dance, music, visual arts and arts
management, involved more than 500 artists and arts managers and reached over 9000 people.
In 2015, the Arts program presented 3 major dance productions. These included the American
Contemporary Dance Night a Northwest Dance Project tour in Mongolia, Cinderella a new
production by UB Ballet School and Music and Dance College, and ACMs first in house production
Aquafire, a original contemporary dance production. In addition, nine award-winning films
that had been selected in prestigious international film festivals including Cannes, Toronto and
Berlinale were screened as part of the 7th Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival. Six American
documentaries and features film were presented at the American Film Showcase. Three Turkish
films were screened as part of the Turkish Film Showcase to promote cultural diversity and bring
world-renowned talents to Mongolia. In addition, the Program provided a networking and platform
for exchange for Mongolian artists, performers and managers in the field of visual arts, film, dance
and music with more than ten countries around world including Germany, Iran, Iceland, France,
South Korea, Hungary, Colombia, Inner Mongolia, China, Switzerland, UK, Turkey and the U.S.
Moreover, Arts program produced its first ever music album Agula by Arga Bileg Ethno Jazz Band
and Henrich Kaenzig Quintet, which had its worldwide release on iTunes in conjunction with a fivecity Swiss Tour.

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SMART-SUSTAINABLE MOUNTAIN ART ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

PROJECT GOAL:
To strengthen understanding of global issues in mountain regions among decision makers and promote
intercultural exchange and dialogue between artists and audiences around the challenges of mountain
regions.
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
In January 2015, the Arts Council of Mongolia (ACM) and the Foundation for Sustainable Development
in Mountain Regions (FDDM) announced the SMArt (Sustainable Mountain Art) artist-in-residence program
targeting professional photographers and media artists. The SMArt program was established with the goal
of strengthening understanding of global issues in mountain regions among decision makers and promoting
intercultural exchange and dialogue between artists and audiences around the challenges of mountain regions.
ACM received 14 applications in total, and the selection jury consisted of delegates from FDDM, SMArt and
Association Artbelward. After considering all candidates, the jury selected Maralgua Badarch as the artist-inresidence to Canton Valais, an alpine region of Switzerland, from March-May, 2015. Maralgua is a talented
Mongolian artist whose diverse and powerful work touches on clear links between nature and people. Maralgua
presented her outdoor exhibition from November 1-7, 2015 at the Bogd Khan Mountain.
PROJECT PARTNER: Foundation for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions

SMArt and Association Artbelward
PROJECT DONOR: Foundation for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions

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HYBRID RESISTANCE SOLO EXHIBITION OF EMERGING

YOUNG ARTIST JANTSANKHOROL E.
PROJECT GOAL:
To promote a high quality, innovative and well-presented contemporary art exhibition of Mongolian emerging
young artist Jantsankhorol E to the public.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
ACM promotes Mongolian leading contemporary artists locally and internationally and supports artists
creativity and artistic excellence through its Red Ger Art Gallery. With this goal, ACM supported young
talented artists Jantsankhorol E. with curatorial and funding support to create innovative and solo exhibition
titled Hybrid resistance at the Fine Arts Zanabazar museum from December 4-23, 2015.
PROJECT PARTNER: Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum

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ANNUAL CULTURAL NETWORK

PROJECT GOAL:
To enhance the collaboration between arts and cultural organizations
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The ACM organized the Annual Cultural Network event with Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Arts and
Culture Department of the City of Ulaanbaatar and Mongolian National University of Mongolia on February 3,
2015. At the event, more than 30 professionals from the four participating organizations exchanged future plans
and agreed to continue the initiative in the future. The next host is Mongolian National University of Culture and
Arts.
PROJECT PARTNER: Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Arts and Culture Department of the City of

Ulaanbaatar and Mongolian National University of Mongolia

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CULTURAL CREATIVE INDUSTRY INTERNATIONAL FORUM

PROJECT GOAL:
To support sustainable development of arts and culture through creative industry
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The ACM co-organized the 1st Cultural Creative Industry International Forum in partnership with the Ministry of
Education, Culture and Science and Mongolian University of Culture and Arts on May 20-22, 2015. The goal of
the forum was to support the sustainable development of arts and culture through the creative industry. More
than 150 professionals gathered to discuss the best local and international practices in the film and design
industry with regards to the development of the creative industry in Mongolia.
PROJECT PARTNER: Mongolian University of Culture and Arts
PROJECT DONOR: Ministry of Education, Culture and Science

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ACM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

PROJECT GOAL:
To enhance their leadership and arts management skills
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
In 2014-2015, with the support of ACM-US the ACM organized the seventh edition of the ACM Fellowship
program that aims to enhance the leadership and arts-management skills of midlevel managers of arts and
culture organizations and to promote their collaboration. This years program has involved 16 emerging young
leaders from film, visual art, performing art, cultural heritage and media fields and enhanced their networking
and practical experience by inviting them to attend more than 10 training sessions on leadership, strategic
planning, project management and marketing, fundraising, copyright and intellectual property, cultural policy and
governance and ACM Board meeting and community activities.
PROJECT PARTNER: Zorig Foundation, University of Finance and Economy
PROJECT DONOR: ACM US

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CINDERELLA BALLET
PROJECT GOAL:
To enrich the classic ballet repertoire for children and support the development of future ballet dancers in
Mongolia
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
With the goal of enriching the classic ballet repertoire for children and supporting the development of future ballet
dancers in Mongolia, ACM co-presented the Cinderella ballet composed by Sergei Prokofiev with the Music and
Dance College and the UB Ballet on April 10th, 11th , 2015 at the Central Cultural Palace. The production was
staged with the support of Arig Bank and Tuguldur Foundation. The production reached and audience of more
than 1,200 and 50 young dancers.
PROJECT PARTNER: Music and Dance College and UB Ballet
PROJECT DONOR: Arig Bank and Tuguldur Foundation

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THE RITE OF SPRING

PROJECT GOAL:
To enrich the Mongolian theatre repertoire with world classics and to improve the arts education of the Mongolian
public
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The Rite of Spring, a world famous ballet by Russian modernist composer Igor Stravinsky was re-imagined by
Mongolian choreographer Enkhgerel D. and composer Altangerel Kh. at the Ulaanbaatar Ensemble. The Rite
of Spring is adapted for Mongolian context with the new interpretation & new vision delivered by both traditional
elements of dance & traditional music instruments. Through the support of ACM, the Tuguldur Foundation
sponsored the production to present the most influential musical works of the 20th century The Rite of Spring
to 500 Mongolian audiences on April 24th, 25th, 2015 at the Ulaanbaatar Ensemble.
PROJECT PARTNER: Ulaanbaatar Ensemble
PROJECT DONOR: Tuguldur Foundation

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AQUAFIRE A CONTEMPORARY DANCE PRODUCTION

PROJECT GOAL:
To enhance the artistic partnership between Mongolia and Switzerland, to support successful Mongolian talents
abroad and to promote Mongolian artistic excellence to a local and international audience
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
With the goal to enhance artistic partnership between Mongolia and Switzerland, support successful Mongolian
talents abroad and to promote Mongolian artistic excellence to local and international audience, the ACM
initiated and presented Aquafire a contemporary dance production that raised a eternal question of humanity
the relationship between men and women through the presence of two different natural elements, water
and fire, highlighting their mutual understanding and disagreement. The ACM invited a young choreographer
and dancer of Hedwig Contemporary Dance Company based in Chicago, Odbayar Batsuuri, music composer
Purevsukh Tyeliman, film maker Ikhbayar Shagdarsuren, and American stage and light designer Barry Steele
to create a unique, cutting edge, competitive production set to a video. The production consists of three pieces:
Fire dreamed of aqua, Aqua falls in love with fire and Aquafire and was presented to an audience of more
than 1,200 on December 24, 2015 at the Corporate Hotel & Convention Center.
PROJECT PARTNER: Corporate Hotel & Convention Center
PROJECT DONOR: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Petro Matad LLC, Mongolian

Economic Forum

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I AM HAMLET/ I AM MONGOL
PROJECT GOAL:
To introduce new media arts experiences to the public and enhance cross cultural partnership
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
ACMs Red Ger Gallery and Urban Nomads from Germany presented the audio performance I am Hamlet/ I am
Mongol, based on the I am Hamlet project by philosopher Molor-Erdene S., and Enkhbat R., which had been
presented at the UB Crossing Identities Festival in 2013. The project was re-staged with a special exhibition of
student art from the Mongolian University of Arts and Culture (MUCA) at the Red Ger Gallery from March 14-31,
2015. I am Hamlet/ I am Mongol is a collective journey for 10-30 listeners through guided participatory exercise
of Mongolian past, present and future. The projects questions Who is a Mongol? What is Mongolian identity?
What is Mongolian subjectivity? And how do these change in a city like Ulaanbaatar with its huge ger districts of
former nomads.
PROJECT PARTNER: Urban Nomads, Mongolian University of Arts and Culture
PROJECT DONOR: Urban Nomads

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AMERICAN FILM SHOWCASE

PROJECT GOAL:
To provide opportunities for international audiences to become exposed to American viewpoints on socially
relevant issues as explored in AFS films.
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
With a partnership with the U.S Embassy in Ulaanbaatar, the ACM organized the American Film Showcase (AFS)
in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from April 21-29, 2015. The AFS trip to Mongolia hosted two AFS film envoys: Suzan
Beraza, director of a featured AFS film Uranium Drive, and Tim Skousan an AFS film expert. The experts offered
guidance on number of issues, from providing a broader historical framework for the making and reception of
documentary films to the practicalities of film editing. They also provided context and insight into the big picture
of filmmaking for 40 local filmmakers and 150 film students. In addition 4 AFS films were screened during the
envoys visit for over 1,000 people. AFS is a partnership between the State Departments Bureau of Educational
and Cultural Affairs and USCs School of Cinematic Arts.
PROJECT PARTNER: U.S Embassy, USCs School of Cinematic Arts
PROJECT DONOR: State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

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TURKISH FILM SHOWCASE

PROJECT GOAL:
To promote Turkish arts and culture to the public
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
ACM has organized the Turkish Film Showcase in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey as
part of the Turkish Cultural Days in Ulaanbaatar from June 8-12, 2015. The opening film on Five Minarets in New
York directed by Mahsun Kirmizigl premiered on 8th of June, 2015. All films were shown free of charge at Tengis
Cinema and more than 700 people attend the screenings.
PROJECT PARTNER: Embassy of the Republic of Turkey
PROJECT DONOR: Embassy of the Republic of Turkey

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MONGOLIAN PAVILION AT THE VENICE BIENNALE 2015

PROJECT GOAL:
To promote Mongolian visual arts abroad
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The ACM became the official media partner of the first Mongolian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2015. Mongolia
made an inaugural appearance at La Biennale di Venezia, with artists Unen Enkh and Enkhbold Togmidshiirev
representing the country. Mongolias participation has been organized by the Mongolian Contemporary Art
Support Association (MCASA), chaired by Ms. Gantuya Badamgarav. Appointed as Commissioner by the Ministry
of Education, Culture, and Science of Mongolia, Ms. Gantuya assembled the Mongolia Pavilion organizing team,
which included curator Dr. Uranchimeg Tsultem, international adviser David A. Ross, and production adviser Dr.
Boldbaatar Chultem. In 2015, a total of 89 countries presented pavilions, with Mongolia listed as one of five new
countries to participate in the biennale.
PROJECT PARTNER: Mongolian Contemporary Art Support Association

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AGULA, SWISS-MONGOLIAN JOINT MUSIC ALBUM

PROJECT GOAL:
To enhance cross cultural artistic collaboration and promote Mongolian contemporary music abroad
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The ACM proudly co-presented and produced AGULA, the first Swiss-Mongolian joint music album, in cooperation
with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in Mongolia and Musiques Suisses in 2015. As part
of the project, the Swiss and Mongolian music groups joined forces to create the new musical production then
jointly recorded AGULA at the White Arch Studios in Ulaanbaatar. The album was released in partnership with
a Swiss label, Musiques Suisses, and was launched at a joint concert at Moods Jazz Club in Zurich in February
2015. The launch was followed by a tour of five cities in Switzerland with estimated audience reach of 1000
people. The album launch in Mongolia was held as part of ACMs annual Membership Night on March 24 at
Ancore Conference and Event Hall. The album is available on iTunes and other online stores for purchase.
PROJECT PARTNER: Musiques Suisses
PROJECT DONOR: Musiques Suisses, Faastinating Concert

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TIME AND SPACE NOMADIC ARTS RESIDENCY PROGRAM

PROJECT GOAL:
To expand the opportunities for Mongolian artists to work and collaborate with international artists
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
In 2015, the ACM sustained the eighth phase of the Time and Space Nomadic Arts Residency Program, supporting
eight Korean and six Mongolian musicians, singers, arts managers and media artists to to undertake artistic
exploration under the theme of Feel the Wind in South Gobi Province. After 8 days of residency, musicians
exchanged of ideas & inspiration was culminated in one final concert on 5th July, 2015 in which two different
musical traditions joined together to form an eclectic blend of sound.
PROJECT PARTNER: Arts Council Korea (ARKO), Nomadic Expeditions
PROJECT DONOR: Arts Council Korea (ARKO)

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ASIA CULTURAL ARTISTS RESIDENCE PROJECT

PROJECT GOAL:
To promote artistic exchange and partnership between Mongolian and Korean artists and arts organizations
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The ACM became an official member of Asian Arts Theater of the Asian Cultural Complex (ACC) in 2014. As
part of the network initiative, an ACM representative visited the ACC and introduced the Mongolian contemporary
arts scene. As a follow up to the visit, a group of Asian arts theater representatives visited Mongolia in June,
2014 and met selected Mongolian talents in order to program the opening season of the theater in September
2015. A Mongolian young filmmaker and songwriter Dulguun Bayasgalan was invited to the Opening festival
of the Theater and the complex is scheduled to make an official opening in November, 2015. In addition, artist
Urjinkhand Onon was selected for the Asia Cultural Artists Residence Project from October 25-November 2,
2015 for a week residency at ACC and, as a result, a joint exhibition at Daein arts market was organized at the
Daein Art Market.
PROJECT PARTNER: Asia Cultural Artists Residence Project
PROJECT DONOR: Asian Cultural Complex (ACC)

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AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY DANCE NIGHT

PROJECT GOAL:
To bring to local audiences the best of world art and the most prestigious, professional artists from around the
world, thereby promoting awareness of cultural diversity and the expansion of international cooperation in the
art and cultural sectors
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
With the main goal to bring to local audiences the best of world art and the most prestigious, professional artists from
around the world, the Arts Council of Mongolia brought the Northwest Dance Project to Mongolia. The Northwest Dance
Project has fostered the creation and premiere of over 175 original contemporary works to date.
As part of the project, American Contemporary Dance Night performance consisted of four signature pieces including
Lucas Crandalls Blue, Sarah Slippers Memory House, Jir Pokorns At Some Hour You Return, and Ihsan Rustems
Mother Tongue. The performance was held on the 25th of September at the Opera and Ballet Theatre at 7pm. During
the tour dates, workshops and master classes were conducted by four dancers of the company: Franco Nieto, Andrea
Parson, Ching Ching Won and Viktor Usov for 50 Mongolian dancers from the State Opera and Ballet Theatre, as well as
more than 50 young dancers from local dance ensembles. Visiting light designer Jeff Forbes and stage manager Thyra
Hartshorn also offered training for stage lighting designers and stage managers that involved more than 50 professional
lighting engineers/designers. Initiated by the ACM, the American Contemporary Dance Night project was funded by the
U.S Embassy of Ulaanbaatar and the Arts Envoy program.

PROJECT PARTNER: Northwest Dance Project

PROJECT DONOR: U.S Embassy of Ulaanbaatar and the Arts Envoy program

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7TH ANNUAL ULAANBAATAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

PROJECT GOAL:
To promote world cinema in Mongolia and to enhance international partnership for Mongolian film industry
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
For the third year, ACM co-organized the 7th Annual Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival, the third installment
of the festival organized by Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in partnership with the Embassy of France
and the Film Council of Mongolia from October 7-11, 2015. This year marks a particularly special year for film in
Mongolia as the Festival is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Cinema in Mongolia. In addition, as this year also
marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and France, France has been selected as
the focus country for this years Festival. The Ulaanbaatar Film Festival program celebrated Mongolian, French
and International cinema received honors at prestigious international film festivals such as Cannes, Toronto and
Berlinale, featuring films from countries as diverse as Iceland, Colombia, Iran, China, Hungary and Turkey.
In order to raise awareness of the importance and potential of cinema in Mongolia, a Film Forum was held.
This event featured experts from Mongolia, France, Italy and Inner Mongolia (China) participating in a panelbased discussion of two central topics: first, the international film industry and opportunities for co-operation
with Mongolian cinema and second, the importance of cinema and historic film in the documentation of history
and culture. This discussion also featured scenes from two historic films one of which, Tsogt Taij was restored
over the last four years by the Centre National du Cinma et de lImage Anime (CDC), a prime example of
the importance of diplomatic and cultural collaborations between Mongolia and this years focus nation, France.
More than 2000 moviegoers seized the opportunity and watched one of more of the sixteen movies screened
at UBIFF. And the audience had for the opportunity to vote for their favorite movie among the international
selection. The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science announced the winner of the Audience Award at
UBIFF on the closing ceremony of the festival. The audience award-winning movie was the Iranian Taxi by
renowned director Jafar Panahi.
PROJECT PARTNER:
Embassy of France
Film Council of Mongolia
PROJECT DONOR:
Ministry of Education, Culture and Science

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COMMUNITY ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM GOAL

To promote public awareness of arts and culture and increase the value of arts and culture for
human and social development.

ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2015

In 2015, the ACMs Community Arts Education Program focused on promoting the public awareness
of arts and culture and increasing the value of arts and culture for the purpose of supporting
individual and social development.
This year the program awarded scholarships to 15 students from arts & cultural universities, enrolled
35 school students and 7 teachers in international cultural exchange program and partnered with
35 artists and arts journalists to implement 8 arts education projects.
As highlights of the program, the ACM implemented the Art See Talk series of articles and the No
More! community arts project to contribute to public awareness of social issues including the value
of democracy, justice and human rights, the environment and green development through the arts.
These projects involved around 1,000 people and reached out to around 10,000 people through
television, publications and social media.
The program successfully completed its sustainable projects including the 8th edition of the Cultural
Naadam Festival for the general public, the Future Talents scholarship program, a MongolAmerican Students Exchange program and the American Ballet Program for young talents with the
collaboration of local & international partners.
In March 2015, with the support of Embassy of France, the program director also visited France to
explore making connections and partnerships with other international cultural institutions.

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ART SEE TALK MEDIA ART PROJECT

PROJECT GOAL:
To increase public awareness of various social issues through the arts and facilitate interaction and exchange
between artists and communities
PROJECT INTRODUCTION:
In 2015, Art See Talk media project presented 16 series of articles about arts & social issues for public through
media channels of www.artscouncil.mn, www.mongolnews.mn, Today daily newspaper, www.news.mn, Gereg
weekly magazine. As part of the project, the ACM organized Art See Talk meetings for over 100 people with
film director Tomas Balmes, producer of the well-known film Babies; and G. Mend-Ooyo, Poet and Recipient
of the Chinggis Khan Order.
PROJECT PARTNER:
New Agency, www.news.mn
Gereg Magazine
Today daily newspaper

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NO MORE! MEDIA ART PROJECT

PROJECT GOAL:
To increase the public awareness of domestic violence and promote its prevention through the arts
PROJECT INTRODUCTION:
In May 2015, ACM implemented No More! media arts exhibition to campaign against domestic violence and
support its prevention through mixed media artworks: video, photo with audio, mural art, installation and graphic
arts by 5 emerging artists. As a part of the exhibition, the ACM organized Arts & domestic violence discussion,
released an article for the public & arts talk to 1,000 people and delivered public awareness information to more
than 10,000 people through various media.
PROJECT PARTNER: Khan Bank, Y&R Mongolia LLC, Red Ger art gallery
PROJECT DONOR: Ministry of Justice of Mongolia

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CULTURE NAADAM
PROJECT GOAL:
To promote traditional arts & culture and to broaden the cultural activities of the Naadam festival
PROJECT INTRODUCTION:
The 8th edition of Cultural Naadam Festival was organized at the Hui Doloo Hudag Valley on July 11-12, 2015.
The two day open festival presented 14 different styles of traditional oral history each housed in its own tent, felt
making, the Mongol Ger, traditional wooden carving and a variety of outdoor traditional arts performances for the
public. Over the course of the festival more than 10,000 people were involved in various cultural activities and
related information was distributed to 40,000 people.
CO-ORGANIZERS: Mongolian State University of Arts & Culture, AA LLC, Korea
PROJECT DONOR: Khan Bank,
PROJECT SUPPORTERS: Committee of State Naadam Festival, Mongol Naadam

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NOMAD MEETS THE CITY DOCUMENTARY FILM PROJECT

PROJECT GOAL:
To support young artists and their collaborative productions
PROJECT INTRODUCTION:
The ACM is assisting with project management and administration consultancy for the Nomad meets the City
documentary film project, initiated by independent film director & producer Anji Clubb. Through the documentary,
the director aims to examine migration and urbanization, tradition and modernity, and past and current social and
geospatial changes. The film focuses on three main characters and will be completed by end of 2016.
PROJECT INITIATER & IMPLEMENTER: Anji Clubb, Film director & producer, U.S
PROJECT SUPPORTER: Arts Council of Mongolia
PROJECT DONORS: ACM-US, Swiss Development & Cooperation Agency

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FUTURE TALENTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

PROJECT GOAL:
To support future arts leaders and young talents who are successfully studying arts and culture, especially in
the fields of music composition and conducting, musicology, and string instruments
PROJECT INTRODUCTION:
For the sixth year, ACM and Mongol-American Cultural Association jointly awarded scholarships to five
students studying specific fields of music. Scholarships were awarded to students Ankhtuya B., Bilguun B., and
Dulguunzaya B. From The Music and Dance College and students Tuvshintugs J. and Telmuun-Ochir Ts. from
The Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture.
PROJECT PARTNER: Mongolian State University of Arts & Culture, Music & Dance College of Mongolia
PROJECT DONOR: Mongol-American Cultural Association

ORIFLAME MONGOLIAS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

PROJECT GOAL:
To support future arts leaders and young talents who are successfully studying at the Music and Dance College
PROJECT INTRODUCTION:
For the fourth year, ACM and Oriflame Mongolia LLC jointly awarded scholarships to the seven best students
at the Music and Dance College. The awardees were the students Khaliun D., Tsendsuren E., Baigalmaa B.,
Dorjsuren J., Sarangua U., Otgontuya Z. and Sugartseren Sh.
PROJECT PARTNER: Music & Dance College of Mongolia
PROJECT DONOR: Oriflame Mongolia LLC

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MONGOL-AMERICAN SCHOOL PAIRING PROGRAM

PROJECT GOAL:
Empower future leaders through youth exchange between Mongolia and the US in culture and education
PROJECT INTRODUCTION:
Together with the Zorig Foundation, ACM implemented the its 4th edition of Mongol-American School Pairing
Program which aims to enhance the arts, cultural knowledge and lifestyle of Mongolian, American and Americas
Navojo people. It also improves the English-speaking skills of 36 students and 6 teachers from School #92,
#42 & #117 through a series of lectures, joint workshops, and community events. As part of the exchange, six
Mongolian students and one teacher visited the U.S to meet with American students from three partner schools.
CO-ORGANIZER: Zorig Foundation
PROJECT DONOR: ACM-US

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AMERICAN BALLET PROGRAM

PROJECT GOAL:
Increase professional development of Mongolian classical ballet students of the Music & Dance College
PROJECT INTRODUCTION:
For the third year, the ACM & Global Education LLC together supported the professional development of
future ballet dancers by awarding scholarships for three ballet students Natsagdorj D., Duurenjargal Ch.,
Khishigjargal Ts. & a dance teacher Enkhchimeg B. from Music and Dance College to participate in the
Summer Intensive Program of the Colorado Ballet Academy in July, 2015.
PROJECT INITIATOR & CO-ORGANIZER: Global Education LLC
PROJECT PARTNER: Music & Dance College of Mongolia
PROJECT DONOR: ACM-US

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CULTURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM GOAL

The goal of the Cultural Heritage Program is to preserve the unique tangible and intangible cultural
heritage of Mongolia and to transmit it to future generations.
ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2015:
The Cultural Heritage Program has been continuing to contribute to the preservation & promotion
of both intangible and tangible heritage of Mongolia and to transmit the knowledge to the public
and youth. The program has created and maintained a strong network among local government,
international organizations, heritage practitioners and arts and cultural organizations.
In 2015, the program focused on promoting cultural heritage to the general public, improving
preservation of heritage sites; building capacity of cultural heritage organizations and transmitting
intangible cultural heritage. A number of projects were carried out in this respect, including the First
Bogd Khaan-high saint Zanabazar TV documentary, the Mongol ger project, the Amarbayasgalant
Monastery Fire & Theft Security project, and the Museum Preservation Training and Acid-free
Supply project.

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TV DOCUMENTARY HIGH SAINT G. ZANABAZAR

PROJECT GOAL:
To commemorate the 380th birth anniversary of the Mongolian political-religious leader, the first Bogd Khaan,
High Saint G. Zanabazar
To increase general public awareness on importance of museum movable heritage
To promote Mongolian cultural artifacts
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
ACM produced a TV documentary to promote craftsmanship of G. Zanabazar and his school of Buddhist art. The
TV documentary highlighted the bronze casting and tangka paintings from the Mongolian museum collection
designed and created by the High Saint himself, which have all been registered to the national list of exclusive
historic and cultural heritage. In addition, the documentary depicts monasteries, historic & heritage sites related
to Mongolian history & Buddhist culture. The documentary was broadcast nationwide on TV and a DVD was
produced with English subtitles to promote Mongolian culture internationally.
PROJECT PARTNER: Ministry of Education, Culture & Science, Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, Choijin Lama

Temple Museum, National Museum, National Library, Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum,

Hero entertainment studio
PROJECT DONOR: MCS Holding Group

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MONGOL GER PROJECT

PROJECT GOAL:
To transmit the traditional craftsmanship of the Mongol ger
To transmit the customs & rituals associated with Mongol ger
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
ACM partnered with the Global Shapers, UB hub to promote UNESCO inscribed traditional craftsmanship of the
Mongol Ger and its associated customs, and to transmit the knowledge and skills related to the Mongol Ger to
the youth.
In partnership with heritage bearers and social anthropologist academics, the ACM organized hands-on training
in traditional ger making crafts such as felt-making, carpet-sewing, making ropes from animal hair, ornamental
carving, and the painted decoration of the gers wooden frame. We also organized lectures about social practices,
rituals, festive events, and oral traditions related to Mongol ger. Over 2000 students from 60 high schools
enrolled in the training.
PROJECT PARTNER: Institute for the Study of Culture and Arts, Heritage practitioners
PROJECT DONOR: Global Shapers Ulaanbaatar Hub

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MUSEUM PRESERVATION TRAINING AND SUPPLIES

PROJECT GOAL:
To improve the storage condition of Mongolian museums priceless historical artifacts
To build professional capacity of Museum collection managers
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
With the support of US experts from Burke museum of natural history and culture, ACM conducted capacity
building training for Mongolian museum collection managers in Arkhangai province & Ulaanbaatar city involving
32 museums 40 collection managers. A 4 day training program was tailored to address the specific challenges
faced by Mongolian museums such as collection care, object handling, protection & safe storage condition of
artefacts, usage of archival materials and international best practices of museum collection management.
The project donated 10 types of museum acid-free preservation materials worth 20,000USD to 30 Mongolian
museums to support the improved care and handling of Mongolian museum objects.
PROJECT PARTNER: Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, WA USA, Center for the Cultural Heritage,

Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum
PROJECT DONOR: U.S Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, Arts Council of Mongolia-US, Hugh and

Jane Ferguson Foundation, Marrella Fund

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AMARBAYASGALANT MONASTERY FIRE &

THEFT SECURITY PROJECT PHASE 2
PROJECT GOAL:
To mitigate risk of fire & theft at historic building
To protect national heritage site
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The ACM has been implementing Amarbayasgalant Monastery Fire & Theft Security project for 5 years with a
grant from the US Ambassadors fund for cultural preservation. In September 2015, the project was completed
with the commissioning work carried out by the Selenge Province state parties experts who installed the
monastery electrical, fire detection & video monitoring system.
ROJECT PARTNER: Amarbayasgalant monastery, Mongol Energo Service LLC, Yalguun Bayan LLC
PROJECT DONOR: US Ambassador Fund for the Cultural Preservation

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DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GOAL:

The ACMs Development program aims to ensure the sustainable development of the ACM,
Mongolian arts and culture and to increase its earned revenues through building creative
partnerships with local and international businesses based in Mongolia.
In 2015 the program continued its Culture Attack, Take a Break, Lets Us Handle It! Services, ACM
Membership and Red Ger Art Gallery activities providing high quality, tailor-made art and business
services, increasing number of sustainable partnerships with organizations and sustaining existing
members. The program also initiated a creative partnership with the Badraa Foundation for Justice
and started to develop a business plan to bring a new competitive art products to the market.
PROGRAM PARTNER:
ARD Financial Group
ACM organization & individual members
Business Council of Mongolia
Hogan Lovells Law Firm
Ministry of Finance
Mongolian Economic Forum
Noyon Uul Erdene LLC
The Kingdom of Nederlands Trade and Finance Office
PriceWater Cooper House audit
Xanady Wines

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MONGOLIAN ECONOMIC FORUM

With the goal of promoting the role of arts and culture in social, human and economic development and to build
awareness of ACM in the business sector, the ACM participated in the Mongolian Economic Forum on 2nd and
3rd of April 2015. This year, the ACM developed and presented a contemporary art exhibition and public event
under the theme Building Credibility in order to tackle social development issues.

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CULTURE ATTACK TAKE A BREAK, LET US HANDLE IT! SERVICES

In 2015 ACM continued to implement Culture Attack- take a break, let us handle it! A series of different creative
services with the aim of bringing needs-based, high quality cultural products and services to businesses and
individuals. Culture Attack services include reception, anniversary and party organizing services. The number
of businesses receiving ACM services doubled and the Development team specialized in initiating a tailor-made
arts and business contents.

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ACM MEMBERSHIP
One of the most important parts of local fundraising is ACM membership. In 2015 in order to enhance the active
participation of the public in building awareness of ACM activities and supporting Mongolian talents, the ACM
continued its Bringing the Arts to you! creative series, organized Agula CD Launch and a concert by the Arga
Bileg Band.
Thanks to the membership campaign 7 organizations and 51 individuals became ACM members and are now
actively involved in ACM events.

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RED GER GALLERY

In 2015, the ACMs Red Ger Art Gallery continued its activity in Khan Bank, organizing different art events,
receptions, meetings and training sessions. An English language course for artists was initiated by the gallery as
a new service and a total of 6 artists exhibitions were organized.
From July of 2015, the ACMs Red Ger Gallery continued its activity as a nomad art gallery, enriching artists
exhibitions with new media content and delivering them to a broader audience online.

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ACM DONORS AND PARTNERS OF 2015

ACM project donors
$10,000 +
ACM-US, US
Arig Bank
Arts Council Korea, Korea
Embassy of France in Mongolia
Global shapers Ulaanbaatar Hub
KHAN Bank
Ministry of the Education, Culture and Science
Office of the President of Mongolia
Swiss Development & Cooperation Agency
U.S. Embassy in Mongolia
U.S. State Department, Bangkok
$5,000 $10,000
ARD Financial Group
Corporate Hotel & Convention Center
Deloitte LLC
FDDM, Switzerland
Ministry of Justice
Tuguldur Foundation

U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation

Bank
$0-$5,000
APU trading /In kind/
Asia Europe Foundation, Singapore
Asia House Pan Asian Film Festival, UK
Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel (in kind)
Bluefin Restaurant (in kind)
Dwight Gee, President of ACM-US
Embassy of Turkey in Mongolia
Ernst & Young Mongolia Audit LLC /In kind/
Faascinating Concerts, Switzerland
MCS Holding
MIAT /In kind/
Mongol-American cultural association, USA
Mongolian Economic Forum
Oriflame Mongol
Petro Matad
Tavanbogd group /In kind/

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ACM PARTNERS
Amarbayasgalant monastery
Anore center
Bogd khan museum
Choijin lama temple museum
Cultural heritage center
D-Light
Erdenes Mongol
Georgetown UB restaurant
Global Education
Hero entertainment studio
Hogan Lovells LLC
Mongol Naadam Complex
Mongolian Arts and Culture University
Mongolian Contemporary Art Support Association
Mongolian Film Council
Mongolian museums association
Mongolian National Library

Mongolian National Museum

Museum of Arkhangai province
Music and Dance College
National archive office
PwC Mongolia LLC
State Opera and Ballet Theatre
Tengis cinema
Ticket.mn
UB Ballet school
Ulaanbaatar ensemble
Union of Mongolian Artists
Unitel LLC
Univision LLC
Y&R Mongolia LLC
Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum
Zorig Foundation

ACM media partners

Bloomberg TV
C1 TV
Eagle.mn
ECO TV
ETV
Gereg magazine
Goodali magazine
Ikon.mn
MNB TV

MNC TV
Mongol messenger newspaper
News.mn
Niislel guide magazine
OTV
Star TV
Today newspaper
UBS TV
VTV

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GREETING BY ROGER PERRY, ACM HONORARY GOLDEN BENEFACTOR

I am very proud to be asked to greet readers of the Arts Council of Mongolia Annual Report
as an Honorary Golden Benefactor of ACM.
I have been involved with the work of ACM since my first visit to Mongolia in 2006 and have
been very interested in the work that they have undertaken to preserve the very important
cultural heritage of the proud Mongolian people.
The work of ACM is very important because the cultural heritage of Mongolia is part of the
soul of Mongolia and is very much at risk of being lost in the march of development without
the efforts of the good people at ACM that work so tirelessly for its preservation.
The preservation of Mongolias cultural heritage is not only important from a tourist viewpoint, it is important
from the point of view of educating future generations of young Mongolians in the great achievements of their
ancestors, led by Chinggis Khan, who created the largest empire that ever existed and who still provides
inspiration to his descendants today.
It is important that every person involved in the development of Mongolia - government, foreign investors, mining
companies and Mongolian citizens - recognises the true value of Mongolias cultural heritage and ensures that
every project undertaken is aware of the effect of that project on the national heritage.

ACM MEMBERS OF 2015

ACM ORGANIZATION MEMBERS OF 2015
Sponsor
US $1,000-$4,999
Xanadu Fine Wine /In kind/
Noyon Uul Erdene /In kind/
Nomadic Expeditions
Taipei Trade & Economic Representative Office in
Ulaanbaatar

Supporter
US $500
GE International Inc. Mongolia Representative Office
Business council of Mongolia / in kind/
SGIMGL LLC

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ACM INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF 2015

Honorary Golden Benefactor US $10,000
Roger Perry
Golden Benefactor US $1,000-$9,999
Dorjpagma B.
Enkhtuya .
Ganbold Ch.
Ganzorig Ts.
Ichinkhorloo S.
Peter Morrow
Sergelen Ts.
Solongo U.
Sumati L.
Tsagaan P.
Sustainer US $400
Layton Croft
Sponsor US $160
Ed Jager
Enkhnasan L.
Gereltuya O.
Meloney C.Lindberg
Nasantsengel B.
Oyungerel P.
Supporter US $80
Badamchimeg D.
Bayarmaa S.
Bold M.
Boldmaa J.
Bulgan E.

Burmaa Ch.
Buyannemekh A.
Byambasuren B.
Delgermaa Z.
Enkhtsatsral D.
Enkhtuul L.
Enkhtuya N.
Enkkbat B.
Enktsetseg D.
Erdenetuul J.
Gankhuu M.
Gansukh D.
Gantulga B.
Gerelgua Ts.
Gerelmaa A.
Gereltuya T.
Ichinkhorloo Ch.
Indra B.
Javkhlan D.
Julie Pitzen
Lkhagvachimeg L.
Mandirgua B.
Munkhbaatar B.
Munkhsoyol B.
Nancy J.Foster
Narantuya M.
Orgiltuya D.
Oyunbileg B.
Pagma M.
Soyolmaa D.
Yanjinsuren S.

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ACM BOARD MEMBERS

as of January, 2016

Ariunaa Ts.
ACM Advisory and Board member

Bolortuya B.
ACM fellow visiting board **

Ayurzana G.
Writer & poet

Byambasaikhan B.
Chairman, Business Council of Mongolia

Andrew Woodley
President and CEO, Oyu Tolgoi LLC

Cameron McRae
General director, Tarva Investment Advisory

Badral Y.
Executive director, Mongolia Quest

Catherine Arnold
Ambassador H.E.Ms

Batsaikhan B.
Chairman, Investment foundation of Mongolia

Ed Jager
Ambassador of Canada

Bold L.
Sculptor

Elisabeth Barsacq
Ambassador of France

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Enkhbat B.
Partner, MDS & Khan Lex Advocates

Oh Song
Ambassador of Korea

Ganbold Ch.
Board Chair, XAC Bank

Otgontuya Kh.
Chair, Tuguldur Foundation

Jalsa Urubshurow
President, Nomadic Expeditions

Oyun S.
Member of Parliament of Mongolia

Jantsannorov N.
Chairman, Arts Council of Mongolia

Oyungerel J.
Board Chair, Petrovis LLC

Jennifer Zimdahl Galt

Ambassador of the USA

Peter Morrow
Partner, NovaTerra

Mend-Ooyo G.
President, Academy of Culture and Poetry

Sumati L.
Director, Sant Maral Foundation

Murat Karagz
Ambassador of Turkey

Takenori Shimizu
Ambassador of Japan

Norihiko Kato
Acting CEO, Khan Bank

Tsagaan P.
Head, Office of the President of Mongolia

Odjargal J.
President, MCS Holding

Walter Jenkins
President, Inclusive Solutions Inc

as of January, 2016

Non voting member, Visiting Board,

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ACM COMMITTEES
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CHAIR:

Ganbold Ch.
Board Chair, XAC Bank

Peter Morrow
Partner, NovaTerra
MEMBERS:

Jantsannorov N.
Chairman, Arts Council of Mongolia

Byambasaikhan B.
Chairman, Business Council of Mongolia

Sumati L.
Director, Sant Maral Foundation

Enkhbat B.
Partner, MDS & Khan Lex Advocates

Tsagaan P.
Head, Office of the President of Mongolia

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
CHAIR:
Byambasaikhan B.
Chairman, Business Council of Mongolia
MEMBERS:
Ganbold Ch.
Board Chair, XAC Bank
Jantsannorov N.
Chairman, Arts Council of Mongolia
Mark Bailey
Country Manager, Leighton Asia

Otgontuya Kh.
Chair, Tuguldur Foundation
Oyungerel J.
Board Chair, Petrovis LLC
Peter Morrow
Partner, NovaTerra
Tuyatsetseg R.
Director, Monre Impex Co.Ltd
Sean Hinton
Terbish Partners

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PROGRAM COMMITTEE
CHAIR:
Bold L.
Sculptor
MEMBERS:
Ayurzana G.
Writer & Poet

Bayaraa B.
Head of International Cooperation Office, Mongolian
State University of Arts and Culture
Enkhbat G.
Director, Cultural Heritage Center
Gankhuyag N.
Freelance arts manager

MARKETING TASK FORCE

CHAIR:
Jantsannorov N.
Chairman, Arts Council of Mongolia
MEMBERS:
Ayurzana G.
Writer & Poet
Delgermaa G.
Freelance journalist
Mendbayar N.
Director, Edutainment TV

Mend-Ooyo G.
President, Academy of Culture and Poetry
Oyunchimeg B.
Producer & journalist, MNB TV
Solongo J.
Today newspaper
Sonintogos E.
Director, Mongolian Arts and Culture University
Temuulen B.
Director, News agency

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ACM STAFF

Ariunaa Ts.
Executive director (2002-2015)
ACM Advisory and Board member
ariunaa@artscouncil.mn
Odgerel O.
Executive director
odgerel@artscouncil.mn
Nomintuya B.
Arts & Deputy Executive Director for Development
arts@artscouncil.mn
Oyundari Kh.
Community Arts Education Program director
culture@artscouncil.mn
Bayanmunkh D.
Cultural Heritage Program Director
heritage@artscouncil.mn

as of January, 2016

Oyunsuren B.
Marketing & Communication program coordinator
marketing@artscouncil.mn
Oyunsuren D.
Chief accountant
grants@artscouncil.mn
Batgerel B.
Program associate
associate@artscouncil.mn
Gantsetseg T.
Program associate
redger@artscouncil.mn
Bolortsetseg D.
Program assistant
assistant@artscouncil.mn

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FINANCIAL REPORT

2015 financial statements will publish after

authorized by audit company.

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