ACM Annual report-2019-eng

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Chairman Greetings
Arts Program
Community Arts Education Program
Cultural Heritage Program
Development Program
ACM Donors
Supporters & Partners
Greeting by Honorary Golden Benefacto Roger Perry
ACM Members
ACM Board
ACM Committees
ACM Staff
Financial Report
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ACM CHAIRMAN - GREETINGS
The Arts Council of Mongolia (ACM) is pleased to present our annual report for 2019.
2019 went by as a sustainable year in terms of human resources, management, fund-
raising, local and international collaborations.
As of December 2019, ACM has raised US$ 704,483, and implemented 36 projects
through collaborations with 21 arts and culture organizations. Over 882 artists, 553
children and 25,500 people benefited from the implemented projects and initiatives.
ACM activities reached over 600,800 people through social media.
ACM successfully maintained its stated objectives including support for artistic ex-
cellence, enhancement of international cooperation, preservation of cultural heritage
and promoting the role of arts and culture for human and social development. It has
expanded international collaborations with artists and organizations from Australia,
Austria, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Netherlands, China, South Korea, Sri
Lanka, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the UK and the USA.
In 2019 the 11th edition of Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival and the 4th edition
of Ulaanbaatar International Media Art Festival were successfully held with enriched
artistic excellence programs. Sustaining these international festivals helps to promote
cultural diversity, introduce world renowned films and media art works to local audi-
ences, build artists’ capacity and increase international cooperation within the indus-
try.
In the framework of the Community Education Program, ACM implemented “Re-Imag-
ine Ulaanbaatar.” This was a community engagement project under the slogan “My
City-My Home.” Supported by the City Mayor’s Office and the ADB, it was designed
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to support inclusive community engagement and access to economic opportunities in
Bayankhoshuu, Sonnginokhairkhan district (Khoroos Nos.7,8,9,10 and 28). Overall
activities included a solid waste program at three schools and a kindergarten; imple-
mentation of a solid waste management survey; and a weekend creative arts program
for youth, which played a significant role in promoting arts impact in human, social and
economic development.
The Cultural Heritage Program focused on improving the conservation of cultural her-
itage sites through MCS Group’s “Cultural Treasure” grant. With funding from this
grant, ACM implemented the Choijin Lama Temple Museum Landscaping project;
Conservation Management Plan and Condition Assessment of Choijin Lama Temple
Museum Structures; Preventive Preservation of Amarbayasgalant Monastery; and a
Condition Study and Needs Assessment of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum. The “Cultur-
al Treasure” grant continues to invite involvement from individuals, private and busi-
ness organizations in the preservation of cultural heritage sites. In the scope of this
project, ACM nominated the Choijin Lama Temple Museum to the 2020 World Mon-
uments Watch. As a result the museum is now listed in the 2020 World Monuments
Watch, one among 25 iconic and monumental sites of great historical significance and
contemporary social impact. Following from this success World Monuments Fund and
ACM will partner for 2 years to design and implement targeted activities including in-
ternational fundraising, advocacy, technical assistance for conservation interventions
at the Choijin Lama Temple Museum.
Finally, ACM would like to thank all the organizations, individuals, partners, friends,
members and volunteers that have generously supported us and calls on all of you to
join hands and continue to work together.
Jantsannorov Natsag
ACM Chairman
People’s Artist & Twice State Laureate Composer and Musicologist, PhD
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ARTS PROGRAM
Program goal:
To contribute to the sustainable development and competitiveness of the arts and
culture sector in Mongolia
Program summary:
The Arts Program focuses on nurturing artistic excellence among arts and culture
organizations and artists, on building their capacities, enhancing their international
collaboration, on the international promotion of Mongolian arts and culture, and on
bringing world talents to Mongolia.
In 2019 the Program implemented 13 different projects, trainings and international
exchange programs in the fields of film, dance, music, visual arts and arts manage-
ment. It involved more than 600 artists and art managers and reached over 15,000
people.
For instance, the Program implemented the 4th edition of Ulaanbaatar Internation-
al Media Arts Festival and featured 9 curators from East and South East Asia. 26
artists from 11 countries provided creative, imaginative and untold stories through
their expressions. The 11th Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival presented 15
award-winning films which were selected for highly prestigious international film
festivals including Cannes, Venice, Rotterdam and Berlinale. In addition, the Pro-
gram provided a networking platform of culture and expertise exchange for Mongo-
lian artists, performers and managers in the field of visual arts and media through
initiatives such as Shining Horses International Fellowship and Grant competition,
Nomadic Arts Residency and the World Wood Day. The program expanded its
network in visual and media arts, film, and music with artists from more than twen-
ty-eight countries around the world including Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada,
France, Germany, China, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Sweden, Switzer-
land, Taiwan, Thailand, the UK and the U.S.
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ACM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Project goal:
To enhance leadership and arts management
skills
Project overview:
In 2019-2020, ACM organized the 12th edition
of the ACM Fellowship Program with support of
ACM-US. The Fellowship Program aims to en-
hance Fellows’ leadership and arts management
skills, and to promote their collaboration. During
2018-2019 the program involved 20 emerging
young leaders from film, visual art, performing art,
cultural heritage and media fields. It enhanced
their networking and practical experience by pro-
viding more than 22 series of training in leader-
ship, strategic planning, project management and
marketing, fundraising, copyright and intellectual
property, cultural policy and governance.
Furthermore, the program provides leadership
and efficient team work skills for its participants
by providing practical opportunities to execute
joint small scale community service projects.
One of the highlights of last year’s Fellowship
program was a one month internship opportuni-
ty at the Seattle Film Forum for Munkhkhishig D.
“Golden Reel” IFF’s program coordinator, Fellow
of the 2018-2019 Program.
Project donor:
ACM –US, Walter Jenkins, ACM Vice Chairman
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ACM FELLOWSHIP ALUMNI GRANT COMPETITION
Project goal:
To encourage active participation by program
graduate-alumni, and to build networking op-
portunities through funding combined communi-
ty-based arts and cultural initiatives.
Project overview:
ACM Fellowship Alumni Grant Competition
with the sum of 6 million MNT was announced
amongst all ACM Fellows. Eight project propos-
als were received in total. The competition was
won by the “Journey” contemporary dance perfor-
mance. “Journey” was designed by 2018-2019 in-
take Fellow J.Nomgonmaa, and performed by in-
vited special need wheelchaired performers. The
performance took place on 28 September 2019 at
the Ulaanbaatar Ensemble and involved 4 danc-
ers in wheelchairs and 8 professional dancers.
This was the first dance performance of this kind
in Mongolia.
Project partner:
Ulaanbaatar Ensemble
Project donor:
ACM –US, Walter Jenkins, ACM Vice Chairman
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“SHINING HORSES” INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Project goal:
To promote development of media and digital arts
in Mongolia through promoting Mongolian artist
abroad
Project overview:
Supported by the Khan Bank Foundation and
ACM-US, ACM initiated the Shining Horses Fel-
lowship dedicated to memory of late Peter Mor-
row, the founding board member, former ACM
vice chair. The fellowship consists of internation-
al residency and a grant competition for a new
work and aims to support young Mongolian artists
working in the field of new media and digital arts.
As part of the long-term partnership with Todays
Art Festival, ACM selected DJ Bodikhuu /Munkh-
baatar Surenjav/ and he participated in TodaysArt
International Media Art Festival 2019. Bodikhuu’s
performance was presented at the opening of the
15th Edition of Todays Art, festival of art, electron-
ic music and digital creativity ran through Septem-
ber 21-23 in various venues in the city center of
The Hague. Red Ger Creative Space presented
“Audio Vs Video” exhibition by DJ Bodikhuu from
November 28 to December 12, 2019.
Project partner:
TodaysArt Festival
Project donor:
KHAN Bank Foundation
Arts Council of Mongolia United States (ACM US)
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Project goal:
To support professional new artwork, to increase
competitiveness of art sector
Project overview:
The “Shining Horses” Fellowship Award honours
the late Pete Morrow ACM’s vice chair, has been
held successfully in second year. The winner of
the grant competition is journalist Byambanyam
Urtnasan with his media project named “On the
trail of Natsagdorj D. to the West”. “On the trail of
Natsagdorj D. to the West” media journalism proj-
ect is about pioneers studied in the West coun-
tries from Mongolia in early 1920’s and victimized
in Stalinist terror in late 1930’s.
This project crew consisted of writer, journal-
ist and project founder Byambanyam Urtnasan
and producer Enkhbat Natsagdorj, filmmaker,
designer Tuguldur Munkhochir visits same route
that pioneers have travelled, and creates series
of article and makes video documentations mak-
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ing their traveI essential after about ninety years.
Project team has published 10 serial of articles in
UB.Life website and ‘Today’ daily magazine. Also
they have been actively organising events and
attending meetings to update about their travel
and documentations. For instance project team
pasticipated in “World Wanderer” club (619.533
members) meeting and they organised “Poetry
night event” for memoir of Poet D.Natsagdorj 100
years anniversary. “On the trail of Natsagdorj D.
to the West” media journalism project has been
presented at ACM’s Forth Ulaanbaatar Interna-
tional Media Arts Festival (UBIMAF) ‘Migration
Narratives’ joint exhibition as well as displayed 3
channel video installation at “Speaking nearby”
joint exhibition Asian Culture Center, Gwangju,
Korea
Project donor:
Arts Council of Mongolia United States (ACM US)
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“MIGRATION: SPEAKING NEARBY” JOINT EXHIBITION IN GWANGJU
Project goal:
To expand international collaboration, and to create
awareness of different perspectives and approaches
to the multilayered and complex aspects and circum-
stances of migration.
Project overview:
ACM participated in the “Migration: Speaking near-
by” joint exhibition organized in collaboration with
the Asian Culture Center Asia Culture Institute and
Goethe-Institute Korea. It began through the initia-
tive of the German Council (Goethe-Institut) and the
final journey of the “Migration Narratives in East and
Southeast Asia” project from 2018. Based in nine
Asian cities (Seoul, Gwangju, Beijing, Hong Kong,
Ulaanbaatar, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta),
nine curators and 21 teams’ writers worked on the
Migration project in an open process of exchange and
relationship. Arts and Development Deputy Director
Nomintuya Baasankhuu, nominated by ACM, partici-
pated as a curator in this program, and also organized
the Ulaanbaatar International Media Art Festival on
the theme of “Migration”. This exhibition introduced
the results and suggested various perspectives and
approaches to the multi-layered and complex aspects
and situations of migration in East and SoutheastAsia.
The exhibition was presented at the Asia Culture Cen-
ter in Gwangju from 23 November 2019 to 23 Feb-
ruary 2020. Mongolia presented U.Byambanyam’s
“Migration of Memories” audio visual installation,
Sh.Ikhbayar’s “Migratory Thoughts” video installa-
tion, and S.Turbold and A.Narandulam’s “Shambala”
sound installation.
Project partners and donors:
Asia Culture Center
Asia Culture Institute
Goethe-Institut Korea
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MONGOLIA TAIWAN JOINT CULTURE
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Project goal:
To increase artists capacity and organize cultural
exchange
Project overview:
Through the initiative of Taiwanese curator Meiya
Cheng, and with the support of the Culture Min-
istry of Taiwan, 4 media artists were brought to
Mongolia for artistic content development and to
participate in the 4th UBIMAF and 2019 Playtime
live music festival in [date]. In [date] a delegation
from Mongolia including ACM Program Coordi-
nator G.Gerelsuren, film director Sh.Ikhbayar
and journalist U.Byambanyam traveled to Taiwan
and visited 17 arts and culture organizations to
receive updates on current media art trends of
Taiwan. During their trip to Taiwan the Mongolian
delegation organized an “Introduction to Mongo-
lian Culture” event at the Taipei Contemporary
Art Center (TCAC). During the event U.Byam-
banyam gave a lecture on “Memories of Migra-
tion” and Sh.Ikhbayar showed a selection of short
films from Mongolia, which were screened at the
“Golden Reel” independent short film festival.
G.Gerelsuren introduced about the annual “Red
Ger” Creative Space activities of ACM.
Project partner:
Curator Meiya Cheng, Taipei Contemporary Art
Center (TCAC)
Project supporter:
Ministry of Culture Taiwan
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“WORLD WOOD DAY” INTERNATIONAL EVENT
Project Goal:
To support successful Mongolian woodcarving
artisans; to promote the Mongolian art of wood-
carving to international audiences; to increase art
contribution to local development and environ-
mental sustainability.
Project overview:
In order to support woodcarving artisans and to
increase international collaboration, ACM col-
laborated with World Wood Day Foundation
(WWDF) for the third year through recommend-
ing Mongolian woodcarving artists for the World
Wood Day event. This is an annual celebration on
21 March to raise public awareness of the impor-
tance of wood and how wood plays a key role in a
sustainable future. For this year, Namsrai Ochir-
bat, a member of the Mongolian Artists Union was
selected by the foundation and successfully par-
ticipated in the woodcarving workshop that was
jointly performed by 111 artists from 90 different
countries.
Project partner:
International Wood Culture Society, China
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NOMADIC ART RESIDENCY PROGRAM: “FEEL THE WIND”
Project goal:
To promote cultural and creative exchange be-
tween Korean and Mongolian artists and to enrich
creative processes.
Project overview:
In collaboration with Arts Council of Korea and
support of Mongolia Quest LLC, ACM orga-
nized the 13th edition of Nomadic Arts Residen-
cy (NAR). NAR 2019 was organized under the
theme of “Feel the Wind” and invited Korean tra-
ditional band Geol Do Gain with 6 singers. During
the course of the residency, program artists from
both countries traveled to the Gobi and received
inspiration from the beautiful scenery of Mongo-
lia. As a conclusion of the program a new joint
performance was presented at the Red Ger Cre-
ative Space and at the Culture Naadam on 11
July 2020. The joint performance from the Culture
Naadam stage reached over 5,000 people.
Project partners:
Mongolia Quest LLC
Chinggis Khan Hotel
Project donor:
ARKO
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Project goal:
UBIMAF is committed to facilitate innovation, col-
laboration, strategic growth and cultural impact
for the media arts field in Mongolia and around
the world. The festival aims to preserve and to
celebrate diverse expressions as the common
language of a democratic society.
Project overview:
The 4th edition of the Ulaanbaatar Internation-
al Media Art Festival reflected on the theme of
Migration. Global events over the last decade
make this an apt topic for artistic and scholar-
ly engagement. The 4th edition expanded the
festival’s scope with four different events being
held over the course of the festival. The festival
opened with a “Train Migration to the Gobi,” a
mobile installation, performance and session of
interactive talks with 36 people on the train to
the Gobi. This drew participants’ attention to no-
madic-movement aspects of migration. The idea
was to focus on the movement part of migration
and invite young artists, curators, and scholars to
share their work and practices related to mobility.
Co-organized with Goethe-Institut Mongolia and
Korea, the Migration Narratives joint exhibition
opened at MN 17Art Gallery on 27 June 2019 and
ran until 07 July 2019. The main goal of the exhi-
bition was to represent untold stories of migration
from each participating country including the U.S,
Thailand, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong,
Korea, Sri Lanka and Mongolia. The exhibition
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was curated by 9 Asian curators with the contri-
bution of Dr Joseph Bristley, a UK scholar who
developed a timeline that looked at Mongolian mi-
gration practices in relation to all the participating
curators’ countries and the U.S. The participating
curators and artists presented their projects and
feature artists at the Curators’ symposium on 28
June 2019. The festival opening was held at the
Central Museum of Dinosaurs on 27 June 2019
with the experimental performance “Arrival”: a
joint production by long song singers Narandu-
lam Altantsetseg, Turbold Saran; circus perform-
er and dancer Enkhbayar Ayur; Syrian-German
artist Sara Orlafi; and Maarten van der Glas, an
artist from the Netherlands.
UBIMAF migrated to Playtime, one of the larg-
est live music festivals in the country from 05
- 07July 2019. The festival presented DJs Up-
sammy and Om Stellar Source from the Neth-
erlands, audio-visual artist Fujui Wang from Tai-
wan, photographer Natalie Daost from Canada,
filmmaker Ikhbayar Urchuud, journalist and writer
Byambanyam Urtnasan and DJ Bodikhuu from
Mongolia. This event was held in partnership with
Playtime, TodaysArt Festival, Embassy of Cana-
da, and Ministry of Culture of Taiwan.
Project partner:
National Dinosaur Museum
Goethe-Institut Mongolia
TodaysArt Festival
Project donor:
U.S Embassy
Tuguldur Foundation
XAC Bank
Mongolia Quest LLC
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Project goal:
To promote world cinema in Mongolia and to en-
hance international partnership for Mongolian film
industry
Project overview:
In collaboration with the City Mayor’s Office, Arts
and Culture Department Implementation Agen-
cy of the Capital City Governor ACM organized
the 11th edition of Ulaanbaatar International Film
Festival.
In 2019 the focus country of the UBIFF was Ger-
many. A special guest from the focus country was
film director Mehmet Akif Buyukatalay, with his
film “Oray”. The UBIFF film screenings were pro-
grammed by the festival’s programmers Thibaut
Bracq, Anne Delseth and Ts.Ariunaa.
To continue support for professional develop-
ment and international collaboration with local
filmmakers, the festival organized the seventh
edition of Ulaanbaatar Film Forum and “Script
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development” and “Film Marketing & Distribution”
workshops. The “Script Development” workshop
was facilitated by Swedish TV and film script writ-
er Marrietta von Hauswolf von Baumgarten, and
the “Film Marketing and Distribution” workshop
was facilitated by the founder of Alphapanda,
marketing strategist Mathias Noschis. As Mongo-
lia is a part of focus country for The Open Doors
section of the Locarno Festival Sophie Bourdon,
the Head of the section to Mongolia visited during
the festival. She shared insight of how to apply to
the program through her workshop and network
meetings. A Mongolian audience totalling 3,500,
220 professional filmmakers and 9 film crews
were part of the festival. The 11th edition of the
festival opened with the Mongolian premiere of “A
Bigger World”, a Mongolian-French-Belgian joint
production directed by Fabienne Berthaud. After
the Mongolian Film Screening, UBIFF Garuda
winners were announced. The “Best Script Garu-
da” was awarded to “The Steed” by Erdenebileg
G. The “Best Director Garuda” was awarded to
Sengedorj J. The “Best Film Garuda” was award-
ed to “I’m the Sun” by director Sengedorj J. The
audience award of the 11th UBIFF went to “Para-
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Project partners:
Locarno Film Festival
Nomadia Pictures LLC
Film Council of Mongolia
Guru Media
UB Inn Hotel & Gallery
Tengis Cinema
Project donors:
Ulaanbaatar City Mayor’s Office
Arts and Culture Department Implementation
Agency of the Capital City Governor
Embassy of Germany
Embassy of France
Embassy of Australia
Goethe-Institute Mongolia
L’Alliance Française d’Oulan-Bator
Project supporters:
Global Smart Solution LLC
Cineplus LLC
Mongolia Quest LLC
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COMMUNITY ARTS
EDUCATION PROGRAM
Program goal:
To promote humane and educated society that can better face complex global
and local challenges through arts and culture.
Program summary:
In 2019 ACM’s Community Arts Education Program focused on promoting public
awareness of arts and culture and on increasing the value of arts and culture
for individuals and in development of Mongolian society. With this focus, the
program has implemented 10 arts education projects to nurture arts and cultural
education of the youth and the public.
The Community Arts Education Program contributed to the education and pro-
fessional development of students in several ways. It awarded scholarships to
17 students and engaged 553 children (17 of them children with disabilities and
390 from underprivileged communities) in visual arts, classical music, dance
and film training to enhance their creativity and self-esteem. Through the pro-
gram, ACM has contributed to the professional development of 65 music and
visual art teachers from 30 schools and collaborated with 100 local artists, art
students as well as 3 Australian, 3 Korean and 1 German artists.
The program reached out to 10,000 people through social media and involved
1,500 people in various events and art exhibitions. With the support of new in-
ternational and local business partners, ACM enriched its program content and
expanded its activities with local and international partners.
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“ART SEE TALK” MEDIA PROJECT:
ARTICLES AND MEETINGS
Project goal:
To increase public awareness on the role of arts
and creativity for human and social development.
Project overview:
The sixth year of the “Art See Talk” media proj-
ect has increased public awareness on the role of
arts and creativity for human and social develop-
ment. In 2019 ACM produced five series of arti-
cles addressing arts and social issues to educate
young readers and the general public. Articles
included “International Dance Day in Mongolia
and worldwide”, “History of Traditional Jewelry“
by Gerelmaa B, “12th edition of Culture Naadam”
by Oyunjargal R, “World through the camera” by
Delgermaa G. and “Series of articles of On the
trail of Natsagdorj.D” by Byambanyam U. These
articles were delivered to 3,000 readers through
ACM’s network and to 10,000 readers through
social media, and the following news portal sites:
www.unuudur.mn, zindaa.mn, ikon.mn, news.mn,
ub.life.
In addition, ACM organized four series of “Art
See Talk” artistic meetings with jewelry artist
Tsagaantsooj E, film director Ikhbayar Sh, writer
Byambanyam U and DJ Bodikhuu as well as UBI-
MAF guest media artists Mr. Olaf van Winden, DJ
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Stellar OM Source, and DJ UPSammy from the
Netherlands. Art See Talks involved an audience
of 120 in the Red Ger creative space and at the
Playtime music festival.
To promote arts and cultural events, ACM con-
ducted the Art See Talk Facebook live stream and
introduced the Venice Biennale, PQ Art Festival,
and the Cannes Film Festival. It organized a dis-
cussion about “How to promote films on the in-
ternational film market” by Ariunaa Ts. (Producer
of Guru Media), Tsogtbayar N. (CEO of Mongol
Films Distribution) and Amarsaikhan B. (actor
and film producer). Live streams reached out to
8,000 people.
Project partners:
www.unuudur.mn
www.news.mn
www.Ikon.mn
www.zindaa.mn
www.Ub.life
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RE-IMAGINE ULAANBAATAR: “MY HOME – MY CITY”
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
Project goal:
To support inclusive community engagement of
youth and to provide access to economic oppor-
tunities in ger district areas.
Project overview:
Since April 2019 ACM has been implementing
the “Re-Imagine Ulaanbaatar” community en-
gagement project. Under the slogan “My City-
My Home,” it supports inclusive community en-
gagement and access to economic opportunities
in Bayankhoshuu, Sonnginokhairkhan district
(Khoroos Nos.7,8,9,10 and 28). Overall activities
included a solid waste program at three schools
and a kindergarten; implementation of solid
waste management survey; weekend creative
arts program for youth and press releases; and
media outreach through nationwide television
broadcasting and social media portal sites.
ACM has managed and implemented the Solid
Waste Program by involving 90 school children
from Bayankhoshuu area schools Nos. 67, 76
and 105, as well as 20 kindergarten teachers
from Kindergarten No.261. It also involved moth-
ers in environmental conservation and recycled
arts education training, with the supervision of
nine professional artists and designers. After
a three months’ long program at each school
and kindergarten, the participants were highly
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motivated to learn more about recycled art and
eco-friendly crafts. They presented about 250 of
their final crafts to the public on 01 June at the
Children’s Day event in Bayankhoshuu. At this
public event, 100-120 community members came
to experience recycled art and received the lat-
est information and activity plan of the Bayank-
hoshuu sub-center.
As part of the project ACM has completed a solid
waste management survey with community rep-
resentatives of 144 households in Sonnginokha-
irkhan district (Khoroos No.9,10 and 28). This
was done in partnership with Public Lab NGO.
The survey aimed to conduct an assessment di-
rected at improving solid waste management for
household drainage areas, and to educate future
generations on solid waste management. A final
report was delivered to the ADB and Ulaanbaatar
City Mayor’s Office and relevant Khoroo adminis-
trations. To promote the project, ACM produced 9
series of short videos and took photo documen-
tation in collaboration with Batzorig Foundation.
These were aired through social media, partner
portal sites and on television.
Project partners:
Ulaanbaatar City Mayor’s Office
Urban Services & Ger District Development In-
vestment Program
Bayankhoshuu district Sub-center
Project donor:
Asian Development Bank
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“WE CAN WE ARE TALENTED”, FILM EDUCATION PROGRAM
FOR YOUTH WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Project goal:
To build a positive perception about people with
disabilities through film making
Project overview:
In partnership with Bus Stop Film Australia, ACM
has implemented the “We can – We are talent-
ed” arts education program. The program aims
to build a positive perception about people with
disabilities through inclusive arts education in film
making. In collaboration with Australian “Bus Stop
Films” NGO, ACM has implemented 40 weeks of
an accessible film studies program. It has been
designed to teach all aspects of filmmaking to
participants with intellectual disability. Twenty-five
participants with and without disabilities were se-
lected from Down Syndrome Association of Mon-
golia (DSAM), Association of Parents with Differ-
ently Abled Children (APDC) and students from
Broadcasting Media Arts School (BMAS) of Mon-
golian State University of Arts and Culture. Partic-
ipants have taken part in training for 4 terms, for
a total of 120 hours. The program has culminated
in the creation of an 11 minutes short film created
by a team of 65 members, in 3 days and across
5 locations. This work was led by a young film
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director P.Zoljargal and producer Genevieve Clay
Smith. The first short film, “Stairs”, promotes ac-
cessibility, awareness of people with disabilities
as well as the inclusion of people with disabilities
in the workforce.
Project partner:
Bus Stop Films, Australia
Down Syndrome Association
Association of Parents with Differently Abled
Children
Broadcasting Media Arts School (BMAS) of Mon-
golian State University of Arts and Culture
Project donors:
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade
Art and Culture Foundation of Ministry of Educa-
tion, Culture, Science and Sports (MECSS)
Mr Roger Perry, Australia
Techenomics Mongolia LLC
Tamirin Gurvan Chuluu LLC
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“TO THE HISTORY OF THE BERLIN AIRLIFT” CHILDREN’S
CONTEMPORARY DANCE PERFORMANCE
Project goal:
To widen cultural and educational exchanges and
collaboration between Germany and Mongolia
through engaging youth in artistic processes and
developing their historical knowledge through
arts education.
Project overview:
Within the course of the celebrations of the 45th
anniversary of diplomatic relations between the
Federal Republic of Germany and Mongolia,ACM
has implemented “To the History of the Berlin Air-
lift” children’s contemporary dance performance
project. This event was held in May 2019 with
initiation of Ms.Oyuntuya O, Cultural Envoy of
Mongolia and in partnership of Arts & Media Proj-
ect Management & Consulting NGO. The project
focused on widening cultural and educational
exchanges and collaboration between Germany
and Mongolia through engaging youth in artistic
processes and developing their historical knowl-
edge through arts education. During two weeks
of intensive trainings, 34 school children from
9 local schools and 3 local choreographers in-
creased their skills and performed in a contempo-
rary dance production under the artistic direction
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of German choreographer Volker Eisenach. The
final performance “To the History of The Berlin
Airlift” was staged on 18 May 2019 at the Ulaan-
baatar Ensemble. The performance reached out
to more than 600 children and parents, and it was
promoted to 5,000 people through social media
and television.
Project co-organizer:
Arts and Media Project Management and Con-
sulting NGO
Project partners:
Badmaarag Dchool of Mongolian State University
of Arts and Culture
PASCH Schools Program of the Goethe Institute
Mongolia
Project donors:
German Federal Foreign Office Ministry of Feder-
al Republic of Germany to Mongolia
Embassy of Germany
Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Mongolia
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“ART FOR CHANGE” CLASSIC MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
FOR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY CHILDREN
Project goal:
To improve arts education and self-confidence
of young people through creative processes and
various arts trainings.
Project overview:
Since 2006, the program has been organized by
the ACM and its partner organizations to improve
arts education and self-confidence of young
people through creative processes and various
arts trainings. For the edition of 2019, ACM was
sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture,
Science and Sports to organize classical music
touring concerts and training. This training was
held for 300 children in Schools No.67 and 76 in
Songinokhairkhan district, Ulaanbaatar. During
the concerts, professional musicians conducted
interpretations for students to explain the unique-
ness of classical music and the events were fol-
lowed by open discussions with students and
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music teachers. As part of the project, ACM im-
plemented capacity building workshops for mu-
sic teachers to increase professional skills and
teaching methodology and to share best practice.
The workshops involved 45 music teachers from
21 public schools and were facilitated by profes-
sional trainers Purevsukh.T and Enkhjargal.Sh.
For this project, ACM partnered with the Mon-
golian Professional Music Association and the
Foundation to Support Music Education.
Project partners:
Association to Support Music Education
Professional Musicians Association
Project donor:
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sciences and
Sports of Mongolia
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“MY DREAM” CHILDREN’S DRAWING
COMPETITION AND WORKSHOP
Project goal:
To enrich children’s creativity and self-expres-
sions through the arts
Project overview:
With the support of XAC Bank, ACM successfully
implemented the “My Dream” children’s drawing
workshop and exhibition project to enrich chil-
dren’s creativity and self-expression through the
arts. ACM presented 150 artworks drawn by the
children to the public. Besides the presentation,
ACM organized drawing lessons for 100 children
aged between 3-14 years in cooperation with
the Children’s Creativity Center. At the end of
arts lessons, the 5 best participants received an
award as an encouragement. Overall project in-
formation was distributed to 6,000 people through
social media.
Project partner:
Children’s Creativity Center
Project supporter:
Xac Bank
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“VOICE OF YOUTH” SUMMIT
Project goal:
To increase youth awareness about urban devel-
opment and environmental green development
through experimental and media arts.
Project summary:
Between 15 and 16 June 2019, ACM participat-
ed in the “Voice of Youth” Summit initiated by the
Asia Foundation. During the summit “Urban Histo-
ry and Movement,” a piece consisting of 17 short
video works by 14 young artists, was screened to
over 100 event participants. Using modern tech-
nology and media, this video piece featured the
history of migration to Ulaanbaatar by focusing
on time and social change. Media artist B.Munkh-
zul’s “Faded Green Dot” - a 6 minutes virtual film
featuring responsible attitudes of individuals and
eco-friendly habits in a humane future society -
was screened to over 80 people.
Project partner and donor:
The Asia Foundation, USA
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“ECO HEROES” ENVIRONMENTAL
ARTS EDUCATION PROJECT
Project goal:
To enhance environmental arts education of
young people and to share best practice on arts
and environment education with local students.
Project overview:
With the cooperation of three Korean visual art-
ists, ACM organized workshops for 25 students
and 4 art teachers of School No.67. Its aim was
to enhance environmental arts education of the
youth, and to introduce and share international
expertise with local school teachers. During their
stay in Mongolia, guest international artists have
conducted research among local arts communi-
ties about potential collaboration on recycling and
environmental art in Mongolia.
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“FUTURE TALENT” SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
ORIFLAME MONGOLIA’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Project goal:
To increase professional development of young
talent by awarding scholarships
Project overview:
The program conducted its tenth edition of “Fu-
ture Talent,” and the eighth edition of Oriflame
Mongolia’s Scholarship Program. These pro-
grams increase professional development of
young talent by awarding scholarships to 11
top students from underprivileged communities.
These scholarships allow students to study, with
great success, at the Mongolian State Conserva-
tory and the Mongolian National University of Arts
and Culture. For these programs, ACM has been
partnering with Mongol-American Cultural Asso-
ciation, Rotary Development Foundation, Ajigana
Group and Oriflame Mongolia LLC over the past
years.
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Project partners:
Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture
Mongolian State Conservatory
Project donors:
Mongol-American Cultural Association
Rotary Development Foundation
Ajigana Group
Oriflame Mongolia LLC
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LUBY-JENKINS SCHOOL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Project goal:
To empower future leaders through youth ex-
changes in culture and education and to flourish
cultural partnership between Mongolia and US.
Project overview:
In 2018-2019, in collaboration with the Zorig
Foundation, ACM implemented the Luby-Jen-
kins school exchange program to empower fu-
ture leaders through youth exchanges in culture
and education. Through the nine-month program,
ACM and the Zorig Foundation supported the ed-
ucation of 23 school students by providing learn-
ing opportunities in the areas of traditional arts,
culture and democracy; and also by increasing
their leadership, team building, and communica-
tion and presentation skills in English. As a result
students participated in the implementation of
four community service projects as a team, and
learned to contribute to the community. As part
of the exchange, five Mongolian students and a
teacher visited the US for a two weeks’ intensive
program. The same number of American stu-
dents and a teacher made a return visit to Mon-
golia. Lead funding for the program was provided
by ACM-US and Mr.Walter Jenkins, ACM Vice
chairman.
Project partner:
Zorig Foundation
Project donor:
ACM-US
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CULTURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM
Program goal:
To protect, promote and transmit the cultural heritage of Mongolia.
Program summary:
The Cultural heritage Program has been continuing to contribute to the
preservation and promotion of both the intangible and tangible heri-
tage of Mongolia; and to raise awareness amongst the general public
about the importance of cultural heritage. The program has created
and maintained a strong network among State parties, private busi-
nesses, and international and local organizations in charge of cultural
heritage preservation.
In 2019 the Program focused on improving the conservation of cultur-
al heritage sites through MCS Group’s “Cultural Treasure” grant. With
funding from the “Cultural Treasure” grant ACM implemented 5 proj-
ects: Choijin Lama Temple Museum landscaping project; Conservation
management plan and condition assessment of Choijin Lama Temple
Museum structures; Preventive preservation of Amarbayasgalant Mon-
astery; Condition study and needs assessment of Bogd Khaan Palace
Museum; and “Zanabazar” documentary feature film project. As per
tradition, ACM organized the Culture Naadam for the twelfth year to
promote 5 domains of intangible cultural heritage.
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CULTURE NAADAM
Project goal:
To promote Mongolia’s Nomadic culture and in-
tangible cultural heritage. To extend the scope
of arts and culture services during the national
Naadam festival.
Project overview:
The 12th edition of the Culture Naadam Festival
was successfully organized by ACM and the Uni-
versity of Arts and Culture to promote traditional
arts and culture and broaden cultural activities. It
was held at the national Naadam festival between
11 and 12 July 2019 at the Hui Doloo Hudag
Valley. This year, organizers renewed the Giant
Mongolia public arts installation and through 6
stations. It demonstrated Mongolia’s intangible
cultural heritage to 10,000 local and internation-
al visitors through the festiva,l and reached out
more than 300,000 people through television pro-
grams and articles.
Project partner:
Mongolian University of Arts and Culture
Project donor:
Nomadic Expeditions LLC
Rio Tinto
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“ZANABAZAR” DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM PROJECT
Project goal:
To promote legacy of the 1st Venerable Ondor
Gegeen Zanabazar.
Project overview:
ACM’s “Secret of Zanabazar” project was
launched in 2015, the 380th anniversary of the
birth of High Saint Zanabazar. It promoted the
noble Zanabazar’s invaluable sculptures, tankas
and craftsmanship in bronze casting and painting,
in order to educate the public in the importance
of cultural heritage and its transmission to future
generations. This project’s film production con-
tinued to extend in 2019. Thus the “Hero Enter-
tainment” group film crew received a designated
grant from the “Cultural Treasure” grants program.
Based on scientific research & historic archives
of Mongolia, Russia and China, the documenta-
ry film is shot at historic sites and monuments in
neighboring countries. In addition the film makers
are applying new approaches in world standard
documentary feature film production to their work.
It is intended that this might bring Mongolian film
industry to a new development stage, and trigger
collaboration with historians, scientific research-
ers and artists in the field of documentary filming.
Project partner:
Hero Entertainment Group
Project donor:
MCS Holding LLC “Cultural Treasure” Grants
Program
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CONDITION STUDY & NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF
BOGD KHAAN PALACE MUSEUM
Project goal:
To improve preservation of heritage site and pre-
pare it for future conservation plans. To reduce
threats from natural and social factors.
Project overview:
ACM conducted a condition study and needs as-
sessment for the “Bogd Khaan Palace Museum”
a built heritage site in central Ulaanbaatar. The
project identified threats affecting the heritage
site through 7 types of studies: geotechnical sur-
vey, risk and vulnerability assessment, geodetic
survey, vegetation survey, socio-impact survey
historic building structure assessment, and air
quality and museum environment study. Defining
the threats to this historic site, these study find-
ings and researcher recommendations will be
useful for planning and implementing remedial
works. They will also be useful in developing a
long term conservation plan for the Bogd Khaan
Palace Museum.
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Project partner:
Bogd Khaan Palace Museum
Heritage LLC
Institute of General and Experimental Biology
Mongolian Association for Combating Fire and
Disaster
Ministry of ECSS
National Center for the Cultural Heritage
National University of Commerce and Business
National Agency for Meteorology and Environ-
ment Monitoring, Central Laboratory of Environ-
ment and Metrology
University of Science & Technology, School of
Geology & Mining
Project donor:
Program
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CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN AND CONDITION AS-
SESSMENT OF CHOIJIN LAMA TEMPLE MUSEUM STRUCTURES
Project goal:
To bring International best practice in the field of
built heritage;
To build capacity of Mongolian heritage special-
ists on the conservation and restoration of historic
buildings;
To produce best practice maintance guidelines a
conservation management plan;
To raise international awareness through the
2020 World Monuments Watch Program.
Project overview:
With the aim of developing recommendations
for restoration, and in producing a Conservation
Management Plan (CMP), US conservation ar-
chitect Mr. Stephen J. Kelley performed a con-
dition assessment of eight Choijin Lama Temple
complex structures in June 2019. As a result of
assessment, Mr. Kelley developed an interna-
tional standard conservation management plan
for Choijin Lama Temple Museum. This plan will
be polished by Mongolian local heritage experts
for approval by State parties. Implementation is
intended to start from 2020. Recommended by
Mr. Kelly, the restoration drawings of two Choijin
Lama Temple Museum buildings were produced
by Suld Project LLC in 2019.
In addition, Mr. Kelley also conducted preliminary
diagnosis on the structures of Bogd Khaan Win-
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ter Palace, Geser Temple, Fine Arts Museum of
Zanabazar and Dashchoilin Monastery and sub-
mitted recommendation for further restoration in-
terventions.
Meanwhile, Mr Kelley conducted a 2 weeks’ long
capacity building training in “Heritage Building Di-
agnosis & Restoration.” It was aimed at strength-
ening national capacity in the Restoration and
Preservation of Architectural Heritage. Training
involved 30 participants. These included conser-
vation architects, construction engineers from
Mongolian restoration companies, university lec-
turers, managers of museums at historic buildings
and monks from Buddhist temples in Mongolia.
In the scope of this project, ACM nominatedcthe
Choijin Lama Temple Museum to the 2020 World
Monuments Watch, with an aim to raise interna-
tional awareness. The World Monuments Fund
included the Choijin Lama Temple Museum in
the 2020 World Monuments Watch, one amongst
25 iconic and monumental sites of great histori-
cal significance and contemporary social impact.
As a result World Monuments Fund and ACM
will partner for 2 years to design and implement
targeted activities including international fund-
raising, advocacy, technical assistance for con-
servation interventions at Choijin Lama Temple
Museum.
Project partner:
Choijin Lama Temple Museum
Mongolian Experts Council on built heritage res-
toration at National Heritage Center
Suld Project LLC
Stephen J Kelley Inc. (USA)
Project donor:
Program
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CHOIJIN LAMA TEMPLE MUSEUM LANDSCAPING PROJECT
Project goal:
To enhance the uniqueness of the Choijin Lama
Temple Museum architecture;
To provide a charming and pleasant environment
for the public and Museum visitors;
To restore Museum pathways.
Project overview:
Supported by a working group consisting of a
heritage specialist from the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Science and Sports the National Center
for Cultural Heritage and independent conserva-
tion experts and landscape designers, the proj-
ect developed a two-hectare land use plan draw-
ing for the Choijin Lama Temple Museum. This
plan gained approval from the Metropolitan Ur-
ban Planning and Development Authority in May
2019.
According to the approved landscape design
and State institution’s consulation with indepen-
dent heritage experts, the project restored a 650
square meter pathway for museum visitors. It also
refurbished a 4,800 sq.m green area inside the
brick wall of the Choijin Lama Temple Museum
and installed external architectural lighting to en-
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hance the monumental view of the Temple. Elec-
trical and security cables were also re-organized
to eliminate fire and safety risks.
Project partner:
Aniflo LLC
Department of Arts & Culture Policy at
Ministry of ECSS
Choijin Lama Temple Museum
Institute of general & experimental biology at
Science Academy
Institute of History & Archeology at
Science Academy
Mongolian Experts Council on built heritage
restoration at National Heritage Center
Sodmana LLC
Suldet Empire LLC
Tonkhil Khairkan LLC
Urban planning & development agency
Project donor:
Program
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PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION OF
AMARBAYASGALANT MONASTERY
Project goal:
To improve protection of historical buildings.
Project overview:
With the goal of eliminating bird damage and
biological growth threats to the fabric of historic
buildings, Amarbayasgalant monastery monks
took remedial action such as cleaning accumu-
lated bird droppings on building surfaces, re-in-
stallation anti-entry wire nets for birds, and the
removal of roof vegetation that penetrates open
joints causing displacement of structures.
As a result of the project, all roof and building
walls were cleaned and the monastery equipped
with personal safety tools used for cleaning roofs
and building surfaces.
Project partner:
Amarbayasgalant Monastery
Project donor:
Program
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DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Program goal:
To ensure sustainable development of ACM and Mongolian arts and
culture by increasing its earned revenues through building a creative
partnership with local and international businesses.
Program summary:
In 2019 the Development Program raised USD 67,246. This was
through its three main components: “Culture Attack, Take a Break, Let
Us Handle It!” services; Membership; and use of the “Red Ger” creative
space.
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MEMBERSHIP
The Membership campaign is one of the main activities of the Development Pro-
gram. With the goal of recruiting new members, and of sustaining old members,
ACM continued the “Bringing the Arts to you!” creative series. However in 2019
membership recruitment was combined with ACM annual arts and culture events
including the launch of www.redger.org on 06 March 2019. By December 2019,
8 organizations and 30 individuals became ACM members and the total amount
raised from the membership was USD 20,089.36.
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CULTURE ATTACK, TAKE A BREAK,
LETS US HANDLE IT! SERVICES
The Development Program has been providing “Culture Attack, Take a Break,
Let Us Handle It!” services for nine years. In 2019, ACM organized events for the
Embassy of France and Zorig Foundation, and therefore raised USD 9,353.
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RED GER CREATIVE SPACE
In 2019, the following solo exhibitions were organized in our creative space: “Metamorphosis”, a con-
temporary art exhibition by J. Anunaran; “1x2 Repetition 2x1” by D. Batzorig; “Who are we?” by G.
Narantsatsral; “Update” by B. Suvd; “Golden Bridle” by Ts. Solongo; “Croire” by M. Gan Ochir; and the
“Inspire by decorative handcraft” exhibition by artist E.Tsagaantsooj. The “Street style” exhibition by
graffiti artist ANZ; “Mute” sound exhibition by DJ Ts.Enkhdomog & Scylla media group; and the “Rep-
etition” installation by Gabey Thon Tem during the Ulaanbaatar International Media Arts Festival (UBI-
MAF) were also organized and were very popular and much enjoyed by those who attended. The “Red
Ger” creative space was the production space for “Stairs”, a short film project by director P. Zoljargal
carried out under the “We can - We are talented” project. This was a collaboration between people
with intellectual disabilities and a professional film crew. Also, the “Audio Vs Video” exhibition was or-
ganized by DJ Bodikhuu, winner of “Shining Horses” International Residency Program 2019. Over the
course of 2019, the space organized and held 11 solo exhibitions, 2 meetings, 6 training sessions, 20
lectures, 13 receptions and reached an audience of over 600 in the promotion of creative events and
multifaceted cultural activities. It raised USD 3,593 through the sale of artworks and venue rentals.
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GREETING BY HONORARY GOLDEN BENEFACTOR ROGER PERRY
In these troubled times it is my very great honour to
once again have the privilege of addressing you in
my role as an Honorary Golden Benefactor of ACM
and to greet you, the readers, as you review the Arts
Council of Mongolia Annual Report 2019.
The world is in disarray with nearly one million people
infected with COVID-19 and many thousands dead
because, in part, governments did not move swiftly
enough to protect their populations from the deadly
effects of this pandemic. In Mongolia we are fortu-
nate that your government DID move – swiftly, sensi-
bly and with decision, to contain the spread. It is to be
hoped that the measures the Mongolian government
has taken, measures that have been very effective
up till now, will continue to protect the residents of the Land of the Eternal Blue Sky.
As I have said before, the work of ACM is very important because the cultural heritage of
Mongolia is part of the soul of Mongolia. This is never more cogent than in these troubled
times and the efforts of the staff of ACM, under very stressful circumstances, continues to
focus on their task of preserving that heritage into the future.
While, obviously, with travel restrictions and health considerations paramount at this time
and for the unforeseeable future, tourism is in stasis, the work of guarding and preserving
Mongolia’s golden past is ongoing and the dedicated staff at ACM are carrying this out with
the dedication that has always been a hallmark of their efforts.
This is why you, the readers of this Report need to redouble your support for the work of
ACM, redouble your contributions to their programs and redouble the pressure on your
government to see that ACM receives the support that it deserves and needs.
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2019 saw the very successful completion of the first year of the new program “We Can –
We are Talented” in conjunction with Bus Stop Films of Australia. This program which is de-
signed to provide opportunities for people living with a disability to gain skills that will enable
them to obtain employment in the film industry was an outstanding success in its inaugural
year and culminated in the students producing a magnificent short film called “Stairs”. We
had hoped to premiere “Stairs” in Mongolia in April 2020 but that will not be possible due
to travel restrictions. The premiere will occur later this year when normal conditions return.
In the meantime, the film will be entered into a number of film festivals around the world,
again when normal times resume.
Plans are still in place for the program to continue in 2020 and, while timings are on hold
at the moment, planning is continuing apace in both Mongolia and Australia with an eager
team in Australia poised to return to Mongolia as soon as it is safe to do so.
This program has been a significant achievement for ACM in 2019 and an even more sig-
nificant achievement for the disability community. ACM is to be commended for adopting
this program and implementing it so successfully.
In these troubled times you can rest assured the hard working and dedicated staff at ACM
are maintaining the impetus that they have built up over recent years in preserving the
great Mongolian heritage. You, the supporters of ACM, can be justifiably proud of the team
that is working for all Mongolians.
In closing I would say to you all, and particularly those dedicated team members, stay well,
stay safe and do everything that your government and your health professionals advise.
Look after your families and those who need care. Together we will come out “the other
side” of this crisis and we will be the stronger for the journey.

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ACM PROJECT DONORS & PARTNERS
ACM PROJECT DONORS
$10.000+
• Asian Development Bank
• ACM-US
• ТМU, USA
• Bus Stop Films, Australia
• Goethe-Institut Mongolia
• MCS Holding LLC
• City Mayor’s Office
• Arts and Culture Department Implementation
Agency
• Rio Tinto Mongolia
• ARKO
• Swiss Agency for Development and Coopera-
tion
$5,000-$9,999
• Embassy of Germany
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
• MSM Group LLC
• Mr.Roger Perry, Australia
• Government of Taiwan
• Embassy of France
• Khan Bank Foundation
$1,000-$4,999
• Embassy of Australia
• Ajigana LLC
• Asia-Europe Foundation
• Altan Dornod Mongolia LLC
• The Asia Foundation USA
• Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and
Sports
• Goethe-Institut Korea
• Globalsmart Solutions LLC /in kind/
• Embassy of Canada
• Locarno Film Festival, Switzerland
• Mongolian American Cultural Association,
USA
• Stimulerings Fund, Netherlands
• Nomadia Pictures
• Nomadic Expeditions LLC
• NRW KULTURsekretariat, Germany /in kind/
• Oriflame Mongolia LLC
• Rotary Development Foundation
• Cineplus LLC /in kind/
• Tamirin Gurvan Chuluu LLC
• Techenomics Mongolia LLC
• TB Group LLC
• XAC Bank
$1,000
• Mongol-Ameriacn Cultural Association
• ARD Financial Group
• B.Baymbasaikhan & D.Unurjargal
• Goethe-Institut Singapore
• Zorig Foundation
• Soyong Go Green Hero Project
• Foundation for Sustainable Development in
Mountain Regions /FDDM/, Switzerland
• Fine Arts Academy in Prague, Czech Republic
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ACM PROJECT
PARTNERS
• Embassy of Australia
• Australian Trade and Invest-
ment Commission
• Ajigana LLC
• Asian Culture Centre
• Asian Culture Institute
• Asian Development Bank
• Golden Reel Association
• Amarbayasgalant Monastery
• ACM-US
• Mongol-American Cultural
Association
• The Asia Foundation, USA
• Embassy of the USA
• Natural and Cultural Heritage
Preservation Foundation NGO
• Laboratory of Environment and
Metrology
• Batzorig Foundation
• Bayankhoshuu Sub-center
• Bus Stop Films, Australia
• Bogd Khan Winter Palace
Museum
• Ministry of Education, Culture,
Science and Sports
• Culture and Arts Fund of the
Ministry of Education, Cul-
ture, Science and Sports
• Disaster and Fire Relief Associ-
ation of Mongolia
• German Films
• Goethe-Institut PASCH Schools
program
• Goethe-Institut Korea
• Guru Media Co.,Ltd
• Urban Services Ger District De-
velopment Investment Program
• D.Natsagdorj Public Library of
Ulaanbaatar
• Dawn Syndrome Association of
Mongolia
• World Monuments Fund
• D-Light LLC
• Restoration Work Monitoring
and Evaluation Experts Com-
mittee
• Zorig Foundation
• Embassy of Canada
• Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
• AYAD
• Goethe-Institut Mongolia
• Mongolian State Conservatory
• Mongol Films Distribution
• Alliance Franceise De Mongolie
• Mongolia Quest LLC
• Film Council of Mongolia
• Institute of Mongolian Film
Academy
• Mongolian Professional Music
Association
• Mongolian National Modern Art
Gallery
• Mongolian National Museum of
Dinosaurs
• Children Recreation Center of
Mongolia
• MSC Holding LLC
• MN17 Art Gallery
• MCS Group LLC
• Stimuleringsfonds, Netherlands
• Ulaanbaatar City Mayor’s Office
• Arts & Culture Department
Implementation Agency of the
Capital City Governor
• Ulaanbaatar Ensemble
• Capital City Planning and De-
velopment Agency
• O.Oyuntuya, Cultural Envoy of
Mongolia
• Oriflame Mongolia LLC
• PASCH-Partner Schools Pro-
gram
• Public Lab Mongolia
• Rio Tinto
• Rotary Development Founda-
tion
• Mongolian National University
of Culture and Arts
• Culture, Arts, Press and Media
Project Management and Con-
sulting NGO
• Center of Cultural Heritage
• ARKO
• Songinokhairkhan district
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school # 105
school # 10
• Songinokhairkhan district kin-
dergarten # 261
• Songinokhairkhan district - 28
school # 67
school # 76
• “Badmaarag” High school of
MNUCA
• School of Visual Arts and De-
sign, MNUCA
• School of Broadcasting and
Media Arts, MNUCA
• Suld Project LLC
• Ministry of Culture, Taiwan
• Taipei Contemporary Arts
Center
• Tamirin Gurvan Chuluu LLC
• Techenomics Mongolia LLC
• Today’s Art International Media
Arts Festival
• Tuguldur Foundation
• Tengis Cinema
• State Naadam Organizing
Committee
• UB Inn Hotel / Gallery
• Ulemj Production
• Embassy of France
• Playtime Festival
• Khan Bank Foundation
• XAC Bank
• Khankhongor Soum Culture
Center, Umnugobi province
• German Federal Foreign Office
• Heritage Co.,Ltd
• Hero Entertainment Group
• Association of Parents with
Differently-abled Children,
Mongolia
• Foundation for Music Education
Development
• Practical Labour Training and
Research Institute
• Chinggis Hotel
• Choijin Lama Temple Museum
• Swiss Agency for Development
and Cooperation
• Institute of Biology, MAS
• Botany Garden and Research
Institute, MAS
• Institute of Archeology, MAS
• School of Geology and Min-
ing, University of Science and
Technology
• Event Mongolia LLC
ACM PRESS AND MEDIA
PARTNERS
• Education TV
• Bloomberg Mongolia TV
• Eagle TV
• Like TV
• Mass TV
• Mongol HD TV
• MNB
• NTV
• Olloo TV
• Soyon gegeeruulegch TV
• Star TV
• TV8
• ТV9
• UBS
• VTV
• “Mongol Messenger” newspa-
per
• “Niislel Guide” magazine
• “Today” daily newspaper
• “Morning news”
• Artvenue.mn
• Eagle.mn
• Gogo.mn
• Ikon.mn
• News.mn
• Ub.life
• Unlimited media group
• Zindaa.mn

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ACM ORGANIZATIONAL
MEMBERS
Patron: $5.000+
• ARD Finance Group /in kind/
Donor: $1,000-4,999
• MN17 Art Gallery /in kind/
• Taipei Trade & Economic
Representative Office in UB
Supporter: $500-$999
• Noyon Uul Erdene LLC /in
kind/
• Sant Maral Foundation
• Chic Mongolia LLC / in kind/
• General Electric Representa-
tive Office in Mongolia
Patron $10.000+
• Roger Perry, Australia
• Norihiko Kato
• P.Tsagaan
• B.Enkhbat
Donor 1,000,000₮
• B.Battsog & M.Urnaa
• B.Batsaikhan & Oyunbileg
• G.Batsukh
• B.Dorjpagma & P.Saraa
Supporter 400.000₮
• Kh.Azjargal /in kind/
• O.Baigal
• Ch.Ganbold & O.Enkhtuya
• D.Khulan
• B.Jargalan
Friend 200.000₮
• Ya.Badral
• B.Batdulam
• B.Batsukh
• B.Batchimeg
• S.Bolormaa
• D.Gereltuv
• B.Indra
• Ch.Ichinkhorloo
• J.Lkhagvademchig
• B.Naran
• P.Nominbileg
• A.Odmaa
• D.Orgiltuya
• P.Otgontuya
• J.Otgon-Erdene
• P.Oyunbyamba
• G.Usukhsarnai
• N.Soyolbat
• D.Khaliunaa
• A.Tsendsuren
• Elmond Ray
• Ch.Enkhbold
• Ts.Yagaantsetseg
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ACM INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

61
Ariunaa Ts.
Art Media and Film Producer, Guru Media Co.Ltd
Ahmet Yazal
Ambassador of Turkey
Ayurzana G.
Writer and Poet
Badral Y.
CEO, Mongolia Quest
Batsukh G.
Chairman, Oyu Tolgoi LLC
Batsaikhan B.
Director of Mongolian Opportunities Partners
Bold L.
Sculptor
Byambasaikhan B.
Chairman, Business Council of Mongolia
Cameron McRae
Executive Director, Tarva Investment & Advisory
LLC
Dorjpagma B.,
Director, Ger Garden
61
ACM BOARD MEMBERS (as of January 2020)

62
Enkhbat B.
Partner, KhanLex Partners LLP Law Firm
Philippe Merlin,
Ambassador of France
Ganbold Ch.
Chairman Emeritus, XAC Bank
Ganbold T.
Founder of Corporate Hotel and Convention
Center
Gankhuyag N.
Artist
John Bell
CEO, Khan Bank
Dave Vosen
Ambassador of Australia
Jantsannorov N.
ACM Chairman
Jalsa Urubshurow,
Founder & CEO, Nomadic Expeditions LLC
Undraa Buyannemekh
President, Nomadic Expeditions LLC
Lhagvadorj J.
Ambassador of Mongolia to Singapore
Michael Klecheski
Ambassador of the USA*
Mend-Ooyo G.
President, Academy of Culture and Poetry
Norjinbat Sh.
CEO, Deloitte Onch Audit LLC
Norihiko Kato
CEO, Golomt Bank
Od J.
President, MCS Holding LLC
Otgontuya Kh.
Chairwoman, Tuguldur Foundation
Oyun S.
Chairwoman, Zorig Foundation
Oyungerel J.
Board Chairwoman, Petrovis LLC
Sumati L.
Director, Sant Maral Foundation
Takaoka Masato
Ambassador of Japan
Tsagaan P.
Executive Director, Steppe Copper LLC
Tuul E.
President, Ajigana Group
Walter Jenkins
President, Inclusive Solutions Inc
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63
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
HEAD:
Walter Jenkins
ACM Vice chairman, President,
Inclusive Solutions Inc
MEMBERS:
Ariunaa Ts.
Art Media and Film Producer,
Guru Media Co.Ltd
Byambasaikhan B.
Chairman, Business Council of
Mongolia
Ganbold Ch.
Jantsannorov N.
ACM Chairman
Norjinbat Sh.
CEO, Deloitte Onch Audit LLC
Sumati L.
Director, Sant Maral
Foundation
Tsagaan P.
Executive director, Steppe
Copper LLC
Enkhbat B.
Partner, KhanLex Partners LLP
Law Firm
DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE HEAD:
Byambasaikhan B.
Chairman, Business Council of
Mongolia
MEMBERS:
Badral Yo.
CEO, Mongolia Quest LLC
Ganbold Ch.
Jantsannorov N.
ACM Chairman
Otgontuya Kh.
Chairwoman, Tuguldur
Foundation
Oyungerel J.
Board Chairwoman,
Petrovis LLC
Tuyatsetseg R.
General Director,
Monre Impex LLC
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
HEAD:
Bold L.
Sculptor
MEMBERS:
Jantsannorov N.
ACM Chairman
Ayurzana G.
Writer and Poet
Bayaraa B.
Dean, School of Culture,
MNUCA
Gankhuyag N.
Artist, art manager
Enkhbat G.
Director, Cultural Heritage
Center
63
ACM COMMITTEE MEMBERS (as of January 2020)

64
O.Odgerel
Executive director
odgerel@artscouncil.mn
Kh.Oyundari
Community arts education
program director
culture@artscouncil.mn
D.Bayanmunkh
Cultural heritage program
director
heritage@artscouncil.mn
Ts.Enkhchimeg
Program coordinator
arts@artscouncil.mn
B.Oyunsuren
Program coordinator
education@artscouncil.mn
D.Oyunsuren
Chief accountant
grants@artscouncil.mn
G.Gerelsuren
Program associate
redger@artscouncil.mn
B.Batchimeg
Program associate
marketing@artscouncil.mn
S.Badamkhorol
Program assistant
assistant@artscouncil.mn
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ACM Staff (as of January 2020)

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ACM FINANCIAL REPORT USD
INCOME 2019 2018 Variance
Arts program 206,858 224,962 (18,104)
Community Arts Education program 102,328 24,876 77,452
Cultural Heritage program 304,021 45,377 258,644
Development program 25,143 72,439 (47,295)
Bank interest and other income 32,887 16,600 16,287
Total income 671,236 384,253 286,984
EXPENSE
Arts program 211,390 207,476 3,914
Community Arts Education program 81,779 27,572 54,207
Cultural Heritage program 296,757 51,083 245,675
Development program 20,154 51,387 (31,233)
610,080 337,518 272,562
General and Administration expenses 25,382 19,303 6,079
Total expneses 635,462 356,821 278,641
NET RESULT 35,775 27,432 8,342
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ACM FINANCIAL REPORT

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