Akos Cultural NGO

"Akos Cultural NGO was founded in 2002, Yerevan, Armenia. In 2006 it established ACOSS (Art Center of Social Studies) AIR program in Armenia. The aim of the organization is to support the development of contemporary creativity and realizing projects by Armenian and international artists and theorists, to organizing exhibitions, conferences, discussions, researches, seminars and workshops concerning the local art, political and social situation on the background of nowadays worldwide movements.

ACOSS promotes and diffuses creativity in Armenia. A group of Armenian artists, art and cultural critics are involved in the organization where they have possibility to meet international artists and theorists and co-operate with them.

The program consists of a residency up to one year and includes private and sharing studios and housing. Private studios are available for artists 24 hours a day.
Financial aid is available.