The Association

of Creative Industries

The Association of Creative Industries

Our Purpose

At ACI, we strive to be a beacon of support and representation for the creative industries in Georgia, fostering a thriving ecosystem where creativity, innovation, and cultural expression can flourish. Our mission is to fortify and accurately represent the role of creative industries in the country’s sustainable development, addressing the distinct challenges our members face.

News

  • 16 October 2024

    On October 15, an exhibition featuring works created during the second Student Sculpture Symposium was opened, organized by the Tbilisi Architects and Sculptors Association. The exhibition, hosted at the M. Berdzenishvili International Cultural Center "Muza," will run until October 18, 2024. Supported by the Ministry of Culture and Sport of Georgia, the Student Sculpture Symposium is part of the "Sculpture Festival 2024." Students from different universities specializing in the arts

  • 10 October 2024

    Investments for startups and beyond... A workshop for ACI members was carried out by David Chikhladze, founder of the investment consulting company "Investo" and mentor at the international accelerator Faster Capital. The event took place at KLab. During the workshop, participants gained insights on how to independently identify the necessary investor for a startup, how to create a financial model for startups, how to assess a startup's investment value, and

  • 8 October 2024

    The Association for Creative Industries(ACI) was honored to attend the WCCE 2024 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This year’s conference, themed "Inclusive Creativity: A Shifted Reality", focused on the evolving impact of AI and emerging technologies on the global creative economy. Key Highlights: - Exploring insights on workforce dynamics, creative education, and intellectual property in the AI era. - Observing discussions on how creativity can drive sustainable and inclusive growth. - Networking

  • 3 October 2024

    The 4th Kutaisi International Short Film Festival will be held from October 4 to 9. Over the course of six days, the festival will host a wide range of programs in Cinema Sakartvelo. In addition to film screenings and retrospectives, the program includes masterclasses, workshops, discussions, and presentations. This year’s competition program features 25 films, including works that have participated in and won awards at festivals such as Cannes, Locarno,

  • 30 September 2024

    In a world increasingly driven by creativity and innovation, developing countries are emerging as key players in the global creative economy. Once on the periphery, nations like China, India, Mexico, and Nigeria are now at the forefront of exporting creative goods, carving out significant roles in industries ranging from fashion and design to music and film. However, despite these gains, they continue to face formidable challenges, particularly in the realm

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