COLOR & SPACE new diary

What happens to young artists after they graduate? How do they find the support, studio space and commercial opportunities to get from “emerging artist” to “established artist”? Bridging this gap is one of the great challenges faced by young artists all over the world, not least in Mongolia.

A brand new art diary featuring the work of 30 young Mongolian artists will be launched this month. Entitled Color and Space, the diary includes more than 50 artworks representing several visual media. “Color and space are such important elements of expression for Mongolian artists,” says curator of the Red Ger Art Gallery, O. Odgerel, who has compiled the diary. “Young artists use color and space in many different ways, reflecting their diverse experience. This diary presents an opportunity for their work to reach a much broader audience than galleries can provide.”

One of the artists featured in the diary is D. Batmunkh, Chairman of the Association of Young Artists, based at the Union of Mongolian Artists. “It is very challenging for artists to find ways to sustain their artistic practice” he said. “The diary will help to promote the work of young artists, both locally and internationally.”


B.Nyamkhuu 'Mirage' , U.Odmaa 'Creamy talk' , D.Bayartsetseg 'Woman' , M.Tuvshinjargal 'Wind' (some of the works included in the diary)

I can do it! Diary for 2006-7
ACM published a diary Illustrated with the works of children who participated in the 'I Can Do It' program for disabled kids! Over 30 disabled children from the Songinokhairkhan district of Ulaanbaatar city attended a creative arts camp. Using paint, clay and collage materials the children created unique and amazing artworks. The children were thrilled to have the opportunity to explore new art materials and creative techniques. The 'I Can Do It' project provided a supportive and nurturing environment where the children could express themselves freely and develop both creatively and personally.

The 'I Can Do It' program provided special arts education training to teachers from the 29th Special School . After facilitating at the camp the teachers gained invaluable skills in providing specialist care for disabled children. The curriculum is now being used at partner organizations including; World Vision, Professional Methodology Center , 29th Special School , 17th Kindergarten and Shar Had Mental Clinic.

The project was implemented in collaboration with World Vision and generouslly funded by the the AIFO possible. Most of all thank you to the children who have shared their innermost thoughts and feelings with us through their artwork. Welcome to the wonderful creative world of the children and Let their honest and soulful work be an inspiration to us all!