Empowering Armenia’s Creative Economy

ASA (Advocacy Society for the Arts) is an independent think tank and sector development platform dedicated to transforming Armenia's cultural and creative industries into catalysts for sustainable economic growth and positive social impact.

Established as a membership-based organization, ASA bridges creative individuals and organizations across the Armenian global community with key stakeholders in Armenia's and the world's cultural field. Operating through a robust governance structure that includes a Board of Directors, Strategic Advisory Board, Foundations Board, and an Expert Network of specialized professionals, ASA provides comprehensive services across it's membership tiers for individual artists and cultural organisations - delivering research, policy development, business consulting, legal support, and international networking opportunities to strengthen the creative ecosystem.

ASA's mission centers on evidence-based advocacy and strategic sector development through independent research, policy influence, and capacity building. Through its digital platform, annual ASA Forum, policy research initiatives, and international collaborations - including partnerships with European institutions and regional creative networks - ASA facilitates knowledge transfer, promotes Armenian culture globally, and provides objective, data-driven insights to donors, partners, and governing bodies. By integrating modern perspectives and aligning advocacy efforts across IP rights, digitalization and funding mechanisms, ASA unites key sector actors to achieve a thriving, sustainable cultural and creative ecosystem in Armenia.