Annual Report 2006 Eng

ARTS COUNCIL OF MONGOLIA

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The Arts Council of Mongolia ANNUAL REPORT 2006

Chingeltei District, Juulchin Street Delta Center, 4th Floor P.O. Box 491, Post Office 38 Ulaanbaatar 211238 Mongolia www.artscouncil.mn

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Table of Contents
3 5 9 9 10 12 15 17 19 20 21 22 Preface Why we support the arts and culture... Programs Grants Program ACM Grantees Arts Education Program Advocacy Program Cultural Heritage Program Fundraising Governing Board Staff Committees International Advisory Board Supporters Major Donor ACM Project Sponsors Members Volunteers Red Ger Partners Statement of Financial Activities ACM-US

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Preface
Welcome to the Arts Council of Mongolia Annual Report for 2006. The year of 2006 was another year of solid accomplishments and innovations in ACM’s activities. Many visions and plans have come into fruition including an increase in our visibility both within the arts and cultural networks and in local and international communities. ACM has established several important partnerships with government, schools, NGOs and businesses. Our fundraising efforts have been rewarded with a significant increase and have reached the amount of $270,526 from non-OSI resources. Within the framework of arts advocacy, several long standing laws passed, including the tax law package. ACM has been actively engaged in the public discussion of the law by providing comments and recommendations on behalf of cultural community and by facilitating discussions to advocate for better tax privileges for cultural NGOs. Also, by the end of 2006, ACM was engaged in the reformulation of the Law on Culture and will continue this effort in 2007, aiming to increase funding in the arts, advocating for better policies for cultural development and to promote public participation in the legislative process. An important achievement of the ACM arts education program was the production and nation wide broadcasting of 37 TV programs on heritage education for youth and children funded by the Mongolian government in conjunction with the 800th anniversary of the Mongolian State. This TV program was awarded as the one of the best TV program in 2007 by the Prime Minister of Mongolia. Another important aspect of the Arts Education program was shifting and integrating ACM arts education initiatives into the existing formal education system by carrying out projects in schools and involving professional arts organizations and artists. More importantly, greater awareness, discussions and independent actions are now taken among the cultural community in areas of arts education and the Mongolian National Commission to UNESCO has identified ACM as a strategic partner in promoting arts education in Mongolia. There were several main highlights of the ACM cultural heritage program that aimed to sustain and promote Mongolian cultural heritage. The cultural heritage program successfully completed several important museum capacity building initiatives in the Gobi region. They also built in- country knowledge, international networks and promoted Mongolian traditional arts through its two month North America tour of “Tumen Ekh”, the traditional music and dance ensemble, in the spring of 2006. To enhance the organizational capacities of arts organizations, 25 independent projects were funded by ACM with grants of $43,000. Thanks to the open and transparent grant system rooted in ACM, another new development has been the growing tendencies of local businesses to pass their support to cultural community through ACM. Thanks to their generosity, grants of $24,082 were awarded via ACM in 2006. This year may also be characterized as a year of broadening ACM’s geographical, cultural partnerships with similar organizations in Central Asia, USA, South East Asia, Japan and Korea. The highlight of this focus was the signing of a memorandum of understanding between ACM and Arts Council of Korea for a partnership until 2009 and beyond. This MOU was signed during ACM’s visit to Korea on the invitation of Arts Council of Korea in November 2006.

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ACM’s stature among cultural support organizations has grown to the point that ACM will be the next host for the second Asian chapter meeting of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Cultural Agencies (IFACCA). IFACCA is a well-known worldwide network of state, public and private arts organizations, and will meet in Ulaanbaatar in July 2007. In the coming years, ACM will further promote a sense of community and development of Mongolia’s cultural life through arts education, preservation of cultural heritage and through joint programs with countries in Asia and elsewhere. It will also develop the administrative, fundraising and marketing expertise of Mongolian arts groups and advocate for policy initiatives that support the cultural sector. ACM already has the skills, the local and international partnerships and the visibility to sustain efforts begun by OSI. But with growing economic and social challenges facing Mongolian society, ACM must broaden its funding sources and partnerships, including those with OSI, Japan, Korea and USA, to ensure this groundbreaking Mongolian organization becomes fully sustainable. Thanks go to all our donors and project partners, including the Open Society Institute -Arts and Culture Network Program, ACM-US, National Committee of 800th anniversary of the establishment of the Great Mongolian State, KHAN Bank, BHP Billiton, Ivanhoe Mines Mongolia Inc., US Embassy to Mongolia, Mobicom Corporation, CaBSAF, the Arts Council of Korea, Mrs.J.Oyungerel, President of ‘Petrovis’ Company, Mr.Kenneth B de Graaf, Air Trans, Australian Youth Ambassador Program, Western Union, UNESCO office in Beijing, French Embassy to Mongolia, L’Alliance Francaise de Mongolie, Nomadic Expeditions, Taipei Trade and Economic Representative Office in Ulaanbaatar, Australian Consulate in Beijing, Open Society Forum, Trade and Development Bank, Mine Info Co.Ltd, Turkish International Cooperative Agency, Union of Mongolian Artists, MCS Holding, American Center for Mongolian Studies, Save the Children UK, Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum and Nairamdal International Children’s Center and to all our friends and supporters, both Mongolian and foreign. Your continuing support and collaboration will greatly contribute to ACM in expanding and developing its activities successfully and ensuring the better future of the arts and culture sector in Mongolia. Let the spirit of the arts and culture be strong and powerful! N.Jantsannorov ACM Board Chair, People’s Artist & Twice State Laureate composer

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Why we support the arts and culture...
Badral Yo. Vice President Nomadic Expeditions “The very reason why Nomadic Expeditions came into life over 15 years ago was that Jalsa Urubshurow, founder and CEO of Nomadic Expeditions being a Mongolian American wanted to help his ancestral land in any possible way after Mongolia became democratic. Nomadic Expeditions commitment to supporting Mongolia’s development has been strong since the company’s inception. Most notably, the company initiated the Golden Eagle Association, thus giving rise to the annual Golden Eagle Festival, supported children’s clubs in the Gobi, and has been a long member and advocate of the Arts Council of Mongolia. As a Mongolian, I am proud to be sharing with foreign visitors our rich history and culture.” Bayasgalan D. President and CEO Golomt Bank “As an image of the people, art potentially represents the Mongolia to the world and thus, multiple issues about Mongolia, its tradition, people’s mentality and culture is understood reflected in its art. In more practical terms, this representation communicates to further economic and other implications whether it is political stability, foreign direct investment, tourism, trade or other activities. This also strengthens, the traditional culture even in more symbolic language, and helps create what makes Mongolia unique from others. In other words, it helps us build our national identity and national pride which if correctly steered has a potential to significantly contribute to the prosperity of our country.” Bold L. Chairman Union of Mongolian Artists “The arts and culture is vital like the water and the air to human. It not only feeds the brain, but also becomes the measurement of one’s level. The arts and culture are the reflection of one’s ideology, philosophy, thinking and freedom. All these are revealed through the art works. that’s why the artists are the locomotives of the society”

Enkhbat B. Administrative Director Mobicom Corporation “Supporting the artists, providing them with the opportunities to create, to gain its benefit, and to develop and grow should not only be the burden for the state, but public and business organizations should contribute in this process”

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Why we support the arts and culture...
Enkhsaikhan J. Steering committee member International Civil Society Forum for Democracy “Arts and culture is the reflection of mind, intelligence and dreams of the people. If one doesn’t recognize and feel it, it’s like having a meal without salt.” Ichihashi Yasuyoshi Ambassador Embassy of Japan to Mongolia “Recently during my visit to Bayankhongor province, I had the chance to see the petroglyph created 12000 years ago. It was a wonderful piece of arts where a deer with big beautiful horn, a man on hunting and many other amazing paintings that gave us the view on the life of that time. We had an interesting discussion like ‘Many people should have joined to create this work’, ‘No, a genius, a Mongolian Michelangelo had painted it’. The mankind was inseparably together with the arts since the very beginning of their history, of their creation. It’s the essence of human to create when one feels like human. I’d like to express once again my gratitude for the contribution of the Arts Council of Mongolia in developing the arts of Mongolia.” Jantsannorov N. General Director Grand Art Agency “People accept the word ‘culture’ in similar context of the arts. For me, the culture includes every thing that the humankind has created, both material and intellectual. The buildings, architecture, music, play, festival, food and drink, every thing is a part of culture. From the culture of Mongolia, we considered the arts and cultural heritage as authentic, national values and we work for that. Mongolia is defined to be the poor developing country in accordance with the social condition and ecopnomy. But in this country distanced from the world for centuries, the most powerful and most valuable culture has survived. That’s why to support the development of arts and to preserve the cultural heritage are the mission of the ACM.” Jin-ho Park Ambassador Embassy of the Republic of Korea “First my wife is an artist. so I’m really close to the arts. Before I got married, I didn’t know much about the world of arts. Then I got to know the arts and now i think that the art is really important to wake human spirit and the heart.

Mark C. Minton** Ambassador Embassy of USA to Mongolia “Lover of the visual arts, poetry and dance.”

** Non-voting member

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Why we support the arts and culture...
Mend-Ooyo G. President Academy of Poetry and Culture “The arts and culture are the charismatic power of the wonders and all the intellectual values that the mankind have created through all their history. It exists alive by the emotions and energy of the people. i would call that’s how i feel all about the arts and culture.” Odjargal J. President MSC Group “Arts and culture coupled with tourism could became sustainable model for promoting Mongolian arts and cultural heritage worldwide and sustaining country’s economic growth.” Őműr Şőlendil Ambassador Embassy of Turkey to Mongolia “Arts and culture is an significantly important part of the society. It’s specially vital to Mongolia and Turkey, which have ancient deep-root history and rich heritage. From ancient times, our two countries have had wide connections, historically and culturally. Now the government of Turkey funds and implements a project in Khushuu Tsaidam to respore and preserve the tombs of the Turkish kings, to build a museum and construct road. Personally, I love arts and especially love poetry.” Oyun S. Member Parliament of Mongolia “We, Mongolians have very unique and very rich heritage created by our ancestors and we also have developed all kinds of arts in the past century. I’m really proud of the arts organizations, artists and cultural workers who devote their all and do their best to rescue all our arts and cultural traditionas achieved thanks to our elder generations.” Oyungerel J. President Petrovis Company “To preserve the unique heritage of history and culture and deliver it to younger generations shall be the mission of every Mongolian living in this era of technology, information and globalization”

Patrick Chrismant Ambassador Embassy of France to Mongolia ““ I am particularly proud to support the mongolian creators on account of the talents in the different fields of arts which I discovered after my arrival in Your fascinating country.

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I have to add that I am deeply convinced that it is a must because Mongolia is now engaged in the process of an economical transition which does not favour the blooming of intellectual and spiritual activities. Last but not least, I learn a lot by doing so and I hope to contribute to safeguard a remarkable patrimony, still quite unknown in Europe and which deserves that more to be protected because it suffered enormously during the last century.” Peter Morrow CEO KHAN Bank of Mongolia “Art and culture are at the core of Mongolian character. Khan Bank works in every part of the country and has a special obligation to support the cultural needs of our communities. For that we look to the Arts Council as our main partner, to insure that projects are of high quality and maximum impact on people’s lives with complete transparency.” Sumati L. Director Sant Maral Foundation “I don’t think that the question is to support or not to support Art. I think the point is WHEN. Some people may do it in a next life. I decided not to postphone in that far” Tsagaan P. President Steppe Link Association “One of the development gate for Mongolia is to develop the arts and culture of Mongolia. Thus it’s my honor to serve for the ACM which devotes all its effort for this sacred mission.” Walter Jenkins President Inclusive Solutions “Personally I’m interested in the arts, not only fine arts, but also the performing arts. I’m involved in the ACM because the ACM focuses on promoting education to young people. It’s so important for Mongolians to keep its cultural heritage and deliver it to young generations through arts. I think it’s really vital to pass it down before it’s lost. From the other hand, the arts is the way to bring out the spirituality of us. We can be successful with the business but we need to bring out the spirit from the heart. That’s why the arts is so important.”

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Grants
Strategic Objectives The Grants program supports Mongolian arts and cultural institutions, individual artists and cultural workers to realize their innovative creative projects and develop and achieve sustainability in their arts practice through an annual grants program and to raise awareness of the national and international resources available to support Mongolian arts and artists. ACM Grants Competitions ACM conducts an annual Individual grant competition in spring and an Organizational grant competition in autumn. The grants are available for Mongolian art and cultural organizations and individual artists and art managers in order to implement projects which are in conformity with and effectively contribute to the sustainable development of Mongolian arts and culture. Each year the ACM Program and Grants Committees define priority areas and objective selection guidelines for the competition. ACM Grants Committee and ACM Board selected the projects through certain selection criteria. In 2006, ACM announced a grants competition to support projects that strengthen the capacity of central and regional arts and cultural professional organizations and its workers. ACM received a total of 44 project proposals of which 25 artists and arts and cultural organizations were selected as recipients of $43,000 in grants. During the project development period ACM conducted two trainings on “Project development” and “How to build capacity for your organizations” for interested applicants. For a full list of grantees please see the Individual and Organizational grants lists on the following three pages (pages 8-9). ACM organized a special grants competition supports the capacity of museums. The grant funding was raised on the revenues of the sales of the book entitled: “Mongolian Museum Highlights” and the project of the Bogd Khan Palace Museum was awarded with the grants of $3000. Collaboration with Open Society Institute ACM works closely with the Open Society Institute - Arts and Culture Network Program (OSI-ACNP). ACM announces OSI-ACNP grant competitions, monitors selected projects and oversees local administration, monitoring and evaluation of the grants and projects. In 2006, the ACM announced the OSI-ACNP grants competition to support projects which contribute to development issues thorough artistic and cultural partnership of Caucasus and Central Asia. OSI-ACNP grants program awarded five Mongolian arts and culture organizations including “Gal Picture” Studio, Globe Art Center, New Art Association and University of Culture and Arts with grants totaling 45,000 USD. Designated grants ACM visibility significantly raised among the corporate organizations. Thanks to ACM transparent grants system, they started to support artists and provide grants through ACM. In 2006, KHAN Bank of Mongolia and Oyu Tolgoi project supported S.Sarantsatsralt, Mongolian artists and provided grants of total $24,082 to produce contemporary art production named “Synthesis Art Show”. A 90 minutes show “Synthesis Art”, composed from different genres of art such as poetry, fine art, music and video art was produced and reached audiences of more than 5000 people.

During the project development training conducted by ACM

Synthesis art” show performance funded by KHAN Bank and Oyu tolgoi project

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ACM Grantees
Museum of Darkhan-Uul province Our history – our pride To implement a 16 hours museum education program on “Great Mongolian Empire” and “Mongolian cultural heritage” at the museum of Darkhan-Uul province for local children. $1,200 Folk Song and Dance Ensemble Folk arts education for children To develop a curriculum on morin khuur playing, folk singing and dancing for children print out handouts and VCDs and organize training involving children and teachers from schools and kindergartens. $1,500 University of Education Reflection of nomads epic in arts To organize exhibition “Reflection of nomads epic in arts” of Mongolian and Khalimag artists in August 2006 in Ulaanbaatar. $1,500 Secondary school of Tseel soum, Gobi-Altai aimag Mongolian melody To organize morin khuur and long song training for local and neighbor soums’ children. $1,300 Mongolian University of Culture and Arts Student Theater To establish a student theater at the Mongolian University of Culture and Arts and renovate and equip the stage for the students practice work. $2,000 “Con Art” center “Apostrophe” International mime festival To participate in the “Apostrophe” International mime festival with the performance “Funny people” during June 29- July 4, 2006 in Prague, Czech. $2,000 State Academic Drama Theater Performing arts To publish a magazine on performing arts, which discusses theory, critics, arts management, marketing, world tendency of performing arts. $2,500 Museum of Selenge aimag Museum education– Mongolian traditional customs To renovate the museum’s old video room as an education room and to produce DVD and CDs and print out information brochure on Mongolian traditional customs and use for museum education program at the museum of Selenge aimag. $1,500 American Center for Mongolian Studies Capacity building at the Music and Drama Theater of Khovd aimag To organize a tour of Music and Drama Theater of Khovd aimag in UB and perform a musical “Mongolian drama” about Oirad Mongolian traditions, oral literature and music. $2,000 Fine Art Institute Mongolian wind To participate in the exhibition “Arts wind-Mongolia 2006” during September 2006 in France. $900 Nairamdal International Children’s Center Respecting cultural heritage, developing ourselves To organize an arts education program for children during the “Mongolian Nations Children’s Festival” during July 3-13, 2006 at International Children’s Camp “Nairamdal”. $1,500 Mongolian University of Culture and Arts Master degree training on arts management To attend Master degree training on arts management at the Mongolian University of Culture and Arts. $570 State Academic Drama Theater Master degree training on arts management To attend Master degree training on arts management at the Mongolian University of Culture and Arts. $570 Mongolian University of Culture and Arts Annual Conference of Association for Tourism and Leisure Education To participate in the Annual Conference of Association for Tourism and Leisure Education during September 20-23, 2006 in Poland. $1,670

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Mongolian National History Museum “Heroes” museum education program To develop a curriculum of the “Heroes” 50 minutes museum education program featuring life of Chingis Khaan and times of Great Mongolian Empire, which will involve secondary school students for one academic year and conduct training of trainers. $2,400 Modern Art Gallery Arts in relations To participate in the “21st Asian International Art Exhibition” and conference on “Promoting dialogue among artists in response to the dynamics of a fast changing economic environment” during July 18-22, 2006 in Singapore. $2,000 “Blue Horse” Association “Mongolian land art 2006” International Conference To organize International Conference on “Mongolian land art 2006” in UB and Dundgobi aimag and create joint land art works involving artists from Mongolia, Germany, France, UK and USA. $1,660 Mongolian National Library Literal heritage of Mongolia To participate in “International books exhibition” in North Korea and present some of literal heritage of Mongolia. $2,000 Theater and Cinema Complex of Bulgan aimag Theater and Cinema Complex– arts education To establish an education room in memory of Ts.Chinzorig, a Mongolian famous composer at the Bulgan aimag’s secondary school, provide with necessary musical instruments and equipment and to conduct arts education program for children on choir, morin huur and long song. $1,500 Music and Dance College of Zavkhan aimag Restoration of musical instruments of rural schools To make a restoration of some musical instruments and tune 14 pianos of the Music and Dance College of Zavkhan aimag. $1,700 Education and Cultural Department of Bayan-Ulgii province Professional skills of musicians and actors of Western provinces To conduct 14 days training to improve professional skills of musicians and actors of Bayan-Ulgii, Khovd and Uvs aimags $2,000 Union of Mongolian Writers 42nd International Poetry Festival in Lithuania To participate in the 42nd International Poetry Festival in Lithuania during May 22-28, 2006 $1,830 Drama and Music Theater of Khovd province Festival of young epic singers To develop and print out handout on epic singing and organize a regional festival of young epic singers in Khovd aimag involving secondary school students of Khovd, Uvs and Bayan-Ulgii aimags. $1,500

During the capacity building training

Museum grants competition funded from the revenues of the book sale of ‘Mongolia: Museum Highlights”.
Bogd Khan Palace Museum Arts at the Museum of Bogd Khan, the last king of Mongolia To organize museum education program on the arts and cultural heritage of the period of the Mongolian State of Bogd Khaan /theocratic king/ and artists of that period and their arts created at the Bogd Khaan’ Palace involving high school students for one academic year. $3,000

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Arts education
Strategic Objectives The Arts Education program aims to utilize arts education as a vehicle for individual, social and community development and to train future audiences and artists. ACM also conducts arts education pilot projects aimed to promote critical thinking, creativeness and life and learning skills of younger generation. In 2006 the ACM Arts Education Program continued to conduct arts education projects focusing on the arts as a tool to promote critical thinking, creativeness, life and learning skills for children and providing access for children to celebrate and preserve Mongolian traditional and contemporary arts. Also the program built capacities in arts education curriculum development and teaching methodologies among artists and school art teahcers. Furthermore, the program will focus on incorporating arts education into the formal education system and increasing research based and media advocacy to enhance public awareness of the importance of the arts as a tool for improving the quality of education and human development “I Can Do It”, Arts Education Project for Disabled Children – Stage 2 This project aimed to promote self confidence and other necessary life skills in disabled children through an arts education program and to develop support networks and opportunities available for these children and their families particularly in rural and disadvantaged areas. in 2006, ACM implemented the art education project “I can do it” for disabled children for the second time. The project’s overall goal is to enhance the capacity of disabled children through the arts and. In 2005-2006 ACM developed special curriculums on visual art, ceramic and dance and trained 7 artists to facilitate the trainings for children. In 2006, ACM implemented the project with 25 children, their parents and social workers, who live in Baganuur district, the most remote and poorest district of Ulaanbaatar at the “Nairamdal” International Kids attending the “I Can Do It” arts lesson Children Center. The project was kindly funded by Mr.Kenneth B.deGraaf. Classic Art for Children, arts education project for children This project is aimed to provide Mongolian school students, particularly from rural and disadvantaged areas, with monthly access to performances of classic arts and was implemented successfully in collaboration with the Opera and Ballet Academic Theater. As a result of the project, a special curriculum was developed for each of the performances that includes: explanatory audio, video materials, history of the pieces and photos based on the chosen opera and the ballet pieces and over 3000 disadvantaged children were involved in the monthly arts education program for 10 months. the project was funded by the KHAN Bank of Mongolia and Mr.Walter Jenkins, president of ‘Inclusive Solutions’, USA. Arts Plus, After School Arts Education Project ACM initiated the ‘Arts Plus’, arts education program with an aim to provide life skills training to young Mongolians through after school arts-based programs and to preserve unique Mongolian arts and cultural traditions. During the project, a group of professional artists and teachers developed curriculums on drama, dance and design and training sessions on interactive teaching methods were conducted among 25 teachers from selected schools. The trained teachers are now working at their own schools and conducting the after-school arts education classes based on the newly developed curriculums for almost 400 children. The program includes a strong cultural heritage component to encourage students to learn and explore traditional Mongolian culture and arts, including written, oral and performed practices.

Kids taking part in the arts education lessons

Capacities are built on curriculum writing and modern interactive teaching techniques for arts teachers at the partner schools. Partnerships are established between Mongolian

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and international arts and education organisations. We see that one of the achievements of this project is that through after school arts programs arts education can be incorporated in to the formal education system. Rainbow Horses: Cultural Heritage and Arts Education Project The “Rainbow Horses” project was developed and implemented as a part of the 800th anniversary celebration of the Great Mongolian Empire with an aim to coordinate a cultural heritage and arts education project throughout Mongolia for disadvantaged young people and children. The project was enabled through the partnership of different youth, community development, arts and education organizations. The project honors the ancient connection Mongolians have with horses and also aimed to educate and encourage community workers to utilize creative activities as a tool for personal and social change through decorating 88 horses’ sculptures. The project workshops were run in 5 different countryside aimags as well as 4 districts in Ulaanbaatar involving 300 children and recruiting and training a group of Mongolian artists who facilitated the workshops. The Rainbow Horses project proved to be a wonderful opportunity for artists to expand on their existing skills and knowledge by learning to use the creative process to facilitate personal growth. ACM is planning to expand the project in the future to involve more disadvantaged and isolated communities who would not normally have access to community art projects. Focus on Kids, a photography project for disadvantaged children The ‘Focus on Kids’ project was developed with the main goal of helping disadvantaged children between the ages of 12 and 16 to express their personal views of their community and their surroundings in a creative way with the added benefit of helping them to develop a new vocational skill in photography. ACM began the “Focus on Kids” pilot project in February, 2005 at the Community Center in Chingeltei district of “Save the Children”, UK, with funding from the Swiss Development Agency for Cooperation. The first graduates of the photography project finished the first phase of the training in June, 2006. The “Focus on Kids” project started its second phase, year-long program in September, 2006, and continues its activity with new 12 students and 6 graduates from previous years. As we see after the first part of the training, the students have most of the basic technical skills required to shoot, develop and print black and white photos. The focus of the program has now changed from a technicalbased curriculum to a discussion-based one. Their creative skills have improved, as well as their artistic understanding of photography and its “Focus on Kids’” project participants practicapplication. ing in the countryside My History, My Culture, Arts Education TV Series After successfully implementing a pilot arts education TV series in 2005, ACM developed a further 37 shows on Mongolian history, culture and heritage which aimed to develop and run a national arts and cultural heritage education TV program for Mongolian children. The first TV program on the Hun Empire, the first state of the Mongols, was broadcasted on February 2006.
During the “Rainbow Horse” festival to arts education for children from remote areas of Mongo-

As the weekly show is broadcast nationally, it provided access

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lia. The TV show introduced the Mongolian history states in chronological order, with their history, historical figures and findings. The TV show also features special programs on unique Mongolian cultural aspects featuring music, visual arts, architecture, crafts and nomadic style of life. One third of the programs shot in countryside to involve children from rural areas and to feature important and unique historical sites from the location.

“Great Mongol” board game

Feel Wind, Modern Dance Training Program The “Feel Wind” Modern Dance Training in 2006 has been successfully implemented for a third year by the ACM, the American Dance Festival and “Arabesque” Center in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
Children participating in the ‘Red Ger’ corner of ‘My history-My culture’ TV program

Great Mongol, Board Game The ACM developed and produced several arts education projects in order to promote Mongolian history to young generations. With financial support from the Mobicom Corporation, the ACM developed a new and interactive board game entitled “Great Mongol”. This game aims to deliver knowledge on Mongolian history and cultural heritage to children and youth. Based on the history of the Great Mongolian Empire and Mongolian Secret Story, the board game is interesting, informative and educational. The sales of this game will support ACM operations and grants program.

During 12-26th August 2006 in Ulaanbaatar, more than 30 dancers, choreographers and dance students from Ulaanbaatar city, Dundgobi and Zavkhan aimags participated in the training, which aimed to provide modern dance skills training to young Mongolian dancers and choreographers. . The training was conducted by Mr. Douglas Nielsen, a Dance Professor of Arizona University, USA, whose travel was kindly supported by the Arts Link program and the American Embassy in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The goal of the project was to contribute to the development of modern dance in Mongolia and to enhance the skills of Mongolian dancers and choreographers in modern dance. The unique “Feel Wind” Modern Dance Training 2006” exposed Mongolian dancers and choreographers to the independent creative thinking, self-identity and expression of professional dancers and choreographers.

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Advocacy
Strategic Objectives The Advocacy program initiatives are focused on providing a platform for public dialogue and cooperation between state, private and public sectors on cultural policies and laws that support the flourishing of Mongolian arts and the preservation of Mongolian cultural traditions. In 2006, the ACM Advocacy Program focused in two directions. One was providing a platform for public dialogue on policy issues and the other was building closer partnerships with government and other NGO’s to advocate for changes in government policies relating to arts and culture and thus enhancing capacities of the arts and cultural sector. The third priority of the Advocacy program was to build international partnerships, especially with Asian countries, to advance dialogue about emerging Mongolian, Asian and global issues on cultural development and policies. Arts Advocacy The ACM facilitated a series of public discussions and advocacy activities on the laws of taxation and NGO’s with the partnership of the Open Society Forum, Democracy Education Center and other cultural organizations. As a result of those activities the Mongolian Parliament adopted the favorable tax law for civil society organizations. Those efforts set a new standard, demonstrating the effectiveness of public involvement in law and policy making issues. Another major highlight of the ACM’s Advocacy program was the “Arts advocacy” training conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in October 2006. This training was conducted with the goal of providing basic concepts and practical knowledge in arts advocacy through different successful practices in Mongolia, USA, and worldwide. More than 40 representatives of different arts organization participated in the two day training session lead by Mr. Andy Finch, Director of Government Affairs, Americans for the Arts, USA. The main outcome of the project was that for the first time in Mongolian cultural development, two major needs of arts advocacy were identified. The ACM and the Ministry of Education Culture and Science agreed to partner to advocate for the deliverance of these messages to the general public, cultural community and legislators in the future. Immediate follow-up action of this initiative has already taken
During the public discussion on ‘Law on Culture’ conducted in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science

place and the first public discussion of the new Law on Culture was organized in January 2007. This is the result of two parties addressing emerging issues of cultural development within the legislative process. Capacity building With the objectives of enhancing and building leadership, management and the advocacy capacities of local arts organizations, ACM carried out series of trainings, lectures and provided short term visiting residencies of international wellknown experts in different art organizations. A major highlight of this framework was the “Leadership in the arts” training which was given to more than 40 emerging leaders of different arts fields. This training introduced basic concepts of leadership, the characteristics of modern leaders, the understanding of conflict resolution and negotiations, and role of the leader in building healthy communities. In 2007, the ACM will initiate a 9 month “ACM Fellowship program”, to be announced annually. The Fellowship program is designed to enhance the leadership skills of up to 10 emerging Mongolian arts leaders, enabling them to contribute to greater changes in future Mongolian cultural development. Also, the ACM hosted a one-week residency of Mr. Hyuk, President, and Mr Do-in, Manager, of well known Korean

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Chu Yuan, art historians from Singapore and Malaysia. This workshop introduced ideas about the multifaceted activities of artists and art historians and their social role in the development of contemporary art. As a result of this workshop the “Contemporary Art Information Resource Center” will be established and hosted at the “Blue Sun” contemporary art center with the support of ACM and Jay Koh and Chu Yuan. Media Advocacy ACM continued its activities promoting Mongolian arts and culture internationally aimed to increase awareness of support and demand for Mongolian arts and of the role of arts in social and economic development. ACM keeps the public informed about the arts and culture through a number of different printed and online outlets. ACM produced 60 000 copies of the arts events calendar in partnership with Air Trans airline company and 60 000 copies in cooperation with Tourist Info Center. ACM also produces a monthly arts and culture page on the “Mongol Messenger”, local English newspaper and updates an English-language website about Mongolian arts and culture www.mongolart.mn and the ACM website, www.artscouncil. mn, for more user-friendly and easily accessible for both artists and arts supporters.

Participants of the “Arts and Advocacy” training

organization METAA Co., Ltd. This organization specializes in cultural policy research, strategic planning and management of arts spaces & historic sites. Several lectures named “Nomadic spirit and culture” and “Cultural policy evolution in South Korea and its implication” were hosted by ACM and the Mongolian University of Culture, involving more than 100 audience members in total. Another highlight of this program was a week consultancy on theater management at the State Theater of Opera Ballet and a series of lectures on theater management hosted by the ACM and by Mr. Stephen Brown, Company Manager of Metropolitan Opera Association, New York. Enhancement of international cooperation On the invitation of the Arts Council Korea (ARKO) the ACM delegation visited Korea in November 2006. The main purpose of this visit was to establish a long-term partnership between ACM and the Arts Council of Korea, to explore Korean arts and culture and to promote friendship and cultural and arts exchange between the two countries. As a result of this visit, a memorandum of understanding on future collaboration was signed by the two organizations in order to pursue specific joint projects in the future. A delegation from the Arts Council Korea will visit Mongolia in 2007. The ACM organized an “Artists in Multifaceted Practice” workshop in September conducted by Davide Quadrio, Italian art historian from “Biz Art” Center in Shanghai and Jay Koh and

During the discussion meeting on Law on Taxation organized by the ACM among the arts and culture organizations

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Cultural heritage
Strategic Objectives The Cultural heritage program works to sustain and preserve the richness and diversity of Mongolian cultural traditions. and develops awareness and knowledge of cultural heritage to the coming generations and local and international audiences. Initiatives of the Cultural Heritage Program also build capacity among Mongolian museums particularly in the use of modern techniques in heritage management. In 2006 ACM carried out the Tumen Ekh Tour in North America project, Danzanravjaa Museum Preservation project and the UNESCO SEAL of Excellence project. In 2007 ACM will continue to carry out capacity building in museum collection maintenance and developing and running of museum art education programs. Furthermore ACM will continue its objective on transmitting Mongolian cultural heritage and traditional knowledge to the young generation through different heritage education pilot projects. International Promotion of Mongolian Performing Arts: The ACM in 2006 made a significant step in the promotion of Mongolian Performing arts internationally, with the tour of the Tumen Ekh ensemble to North America. This project began what will be a longer term plan by ACM to promote Mongolian performing arts internationally, encouraging a greater awareness and understanding of the unique nature of Mongolian culture abroad and encouraging the continued development of performing arts culture in Mongolia. Tumen Ekh Tour in North America In collaboration with the Seattle International Children’s Festival and ACM-US, the ACM organized a tour of Mongolia’s best, most successful and experienced folk song and dance ensemble “Tumen Ekh” to North America in May 2006. The tour was organized within the occasion of celebrating the 800th anniversary of the Mongolian State The tour was organized with aims to introduce Mongolian traditional arts and culture in North America, encouraging greater awareness and understanding of Mongolian history and culture, to promote international partnership, cultural exchange and deeper understanding between the peoples of North America and Mongolia opening a new gate to introduce to the world the distinct, diverse and vibrant nomadic art of Mongolia, to create awareness among the artists of the importance of cultural heritage education for youth and to support
During the “Tumen ekh” performance at the Harbour center, Toronto, Canada

the growth and professional development of the Tumen Ekh Ensemble. The tour of 12 traditional artists, featuring diverse genre of traditional arts visited several Children’s festivals and introduced the unique Mongolian folk culture to the North American public. Starting from the opening at the Asia Society Hall in New York on May 5, the tour ran very successfully with all tickets sold out and the halls full of audience. The following concerts were held at Kennedy Center Millennium Stage in Washington and in Denver, Seattle, Tacoma, Ottawa, Toronto and in Saint Albert, Canada. Special education curriculum was developed based on the performances of the Tumen Ekh and broadly distributed to children and the public in North America.

Capacity Building ACM contributed to a significant development in the capacity building of museum facilities and staff expertise in 2006, with the successful completion of the Danzanravjaa Preservation Project. Through staff training and improvements made to museum storage facilities, this project has enabled the future preservation of what is a remarkable part of Mongolian and Buddhist

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Cultural heritage
furniture, equipments and preservation supplies. As the results of the project, Danzanravjaa museum staff received preservation and maintenance skills based on the tools that are available locally, the museum gained institutional development and was facilitated with adequate storage facilities and a place to operate conservation activities. UNESCO Seal of Excellence project The ACM implemented this project with an aim to assist Crafts Promotion Association’s activities to conduct SEAL of Crafts Excellence, the UNESCO project to build capacity for craftsman and crafts organizations and to upgrade the quality of crafts and increase the compatibility of local crafts on an international level. Up to 50 local crafts artists participated in SEAL of Crafts Excellence project initiated by UNESCO and local and international partnerships enhanced between ACM, UNESCO, and the Korean Craft Association. The final stage of the project was held in september 2006, where several Mongolian artists received the SEAL of Excellence for their works. These include ‘Horse rider /ceramic/ by J.Tsolmonkhuu, ‘Mongolian cushion’ /carving/ by J.Baasandorj, and ‘White mountain’ /felt/ by B.Bayanduuren. We are expecting the Japanese Crafts Association is joining this network in 2007.

Paper preservation training for Gobi region conducted within the Danzanravjaa preservation project

heritage. The Cultural Heritage Program in 2007 will continue to develop and implement projects that contribute to the capacity of Mongolian museums to serve as custodians for Mongolia’s cultural heritage. Danzanravjaa Museum Preservation Project The ACM successfully implemented the Danzanravjaa Museum Preservation Project from July 2005 with generous support from the American Embassy in Mongolia, successfully meeting the aims to provide museum storage facilities and conduct trainings on museum collection maintenance. The project was aimed to build the capacity of museum staff and to provide appropriate archival facilities in order to preserve unique heritage riches of Danzanravjaa, one of the main representatives of Mongolian art, philosophy and Buddhism and was implemented in three phases including preparation, training and placement. Series of trainings were conducted on collection maintenance and preservation for all museums from the entire Gobi region. The museum training kit on object handling and textile preservation techniques was developed and to be used for future regional museum projects and trainings in other parts of Mongolia. Within the frame work of the project the Danzanravjaa museum received museum storage room with fully furnished with

‘Horse rider /ceramic/ by J.Tsolmonkhuu received the SEAL of Excellence of UNESCO

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Fundraising
Strategic Objectives To raise funds for ACM programs and to sustain the Grants Program has come from several sources including; grants from international foundations and organisations, sponsorship from local and international businesses, joint projects with NGO’s and the government, ACM membership program and revenue raised from Red Ger Art Gallery sales and other resources. Activities In 2006, the Fundraising program raised funds of 256 104 USD in cash and in-kind 14 422 USD (a total of 270 526 USD) from international foundations and organizations and from Fundraising activities, including membership fees and the Red Ger Art Gallery (not including $109, 985 OSI Institutional grant to ACM). Fundraising was the highest priority for ACM. The fundraising strategy had 4 four major lines of action: International Fundraising It targets international donor organizations and foundations with clear and appropriate project proposals. For the 2006 period ACM raised funds with specific projects within ACM mission from Trust for Mutual Understanding, ACM–US, UNESCO Office in Beijing, Western Union Foundation and US Embassy in Mongolia. ACM aims to continue this work and to broaden the range and size of fundraising for ACM. Collaborative Fundraising It targets the Mongolian government, NGOs and other organizations currently working in Mongolia. In 2006 ACM received a total of $59,600 for the “My history-My culture” TV Program. This was the first funding ACM received from the government. ACM has built strong relationships with a number of other organizations working in Mongolia, including National Committee of 800th anniversary of the establishment of the Great Mongolian State, KHAN Bank, BHP Billiton, Ivanhoe Mines Mongolia Inc., Mobicom Corporation, CaBSAF, Air Trans, French Embassy to Mongolia, L’Alliance Francaise de Mongolie, Open Society Forum, Trade and Development Bank, Mine Info Co.Ltd, Turkish International Cooperative Agency and other organizations. ACM raised funds from these organizations and initiated a number of projects and programs. ACM is thankful to Mr.Kenneth B.de Graaf and Mrs J.Oyungerel, president of ‘Petrovis’ company for their generous individual support for ACM programs. Annual Membership Campaign It targets both corporate and individual donors and encourages long term and continued support for ACM. The funds from the Annual Membership Campaign are not attached to a particular project or program and are therefore available to support both the Operations and Programs Areas of ACM. In 2006 ACM raised from corporate and individual memberships a total of $8,498. ACM Board members, staff, supporters and volunteers are widely involved in the membership drive, but we still face a lack of philanthropic culture and a poor economy in attracting more members. Fundraising revenues It targets individual donors through the Red Ger Art Gallery art and merchandise purchases. In 2006 Red Ger Art Gallery raised total of $11,516. The Red Ger Art Gallery has been and continues to be an invaluable resource for the fundraising for ACM both in terms of direct revenue through arts and merchandise sales and at the same time providing opportunity to local artists to sustain their arts and creativity. The Red Ger Art Gallery also acts to support young artists to sustain and create their arts. Mongolian artists’ residency at the Asian Artist Fellowship Program 2006 In order to foster the phase of Mongolian contemporary art and play a major role in the Asian art scene through diverse cultural exchange with Asian countries, ACM applied to Asian Artist Fellowship Program 2006. Artist Kh.Elbegzaya and B.Nyamkhuu were selected to take part in the 6 month residency program at the National Goyang Art Studio in South Korea. for a 6 month residency program. World Watercolor Festival The World Watercolor Painting Federation organized the World Grand Watercolor Exhibition at Sejong Culture Center in September 2006, gathering about 150 representative watercolor artists from 40 nations. The ACM applied for this exhibition to involve the watercolor art works of Mongolian artists. Artist S.Khadkhuu was selected to represent Mongolian watercolor painting and his painting participated in the exhibition and is displayed in the resulting catalogue. Introduction into the Arts of Mongolia, Lecture by Uranchimeg (Orna) Tsultem The ACM organized an open lecture on Mongolian Fine Arts entitled “Introduction into the Arts of Mongolia” by Ts.Uranchimeg, at the “Red Ger” ACM art gallery. Ts. Uranchimeg is a Mongolian art historian who has completed her PhD in Art History at Berkley University, United States. The ACM is planning to organize further lectures on art history and art criticism at the “Red Ger” gallery.

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Board and Staff
Board Members Badral Yo. Vice President Nomadic Expeditions Bayasgalan D. President and CEO Golomt Bank Bold L. Chairman Union of Mongolian Artists Enkhbat B. Administrative Director Mobicom Corporation Enkhsaikhan J. Steering committee member International Civil Society Forum for Democracy Ichihashi Yasuyoshi Ambassador Embassy of Japan to Mongolia Jantsannorov N. General Director Grand Art Agency Jin-ho Park Ambassador Embassy of the Republic of Korea Mark C. Minton** Ambassador Embassy of USA to Mongolia Represented by Alexei Kral Public Affairs Officer Embassy of USA to Mongolia Mend-Ooyo G. President Academy of Poetry and Culture * As of June, 2007 ** Non-voting member Odjargal J. President MSC Group Őműr Şőlendil Ambassador Embassy of Turkey to Mongolia Oyun S. Member Parliament of Mongolia Oyungerel J. President Petrovis Company Patrick Chrismant Ambassador Embassy of France to Mongolia Peter Morrow CEO KHAN Bank of Mongolia Sumati L. Director Sant Maral Foundation Tsagaan P. President Steppe Link Association Walter Jenkins President Inclusive Solutions Staff and Contact Details Ariunaa Ts. Executive Director [email protected] Solongo U. Program Coordinator [email protected] Odgerel O. Program Coordinator [email protected] Ichinkhorloo S. Accountant and Grant Administrator [email protected] Delgermaa G. Advocacy Program Coordinator [email protected] Enkhchimeg Ts. Cultural Heritage Program Coordinator [email protected] Tanya Burkhardt Arts Education Program Coordinator Australian Youth Ambassador for Development (until September, 2006) Rebekah Plueckhahn Cultural Heritage Program Coordinator Australian Youth Ambassador for Development (from September, 2006) [email protected] Gan-Ulzii G. Arts Education Program Coordinator [email protected] Nomintuya B. Program Assistant [email protected] Tsendsuren B. Red Ger Art Gallery Officer

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Committees
Executive committee
Jantsannorov N. General Director, Grand Art Agency Peter Morrow CEO, KHAN Bank of Mongolia Bayasgalan D. President and CEO, Golomt Bank Enkhbat B. Administrative Director, Mobicom Corporation Sumati L. Director, Sant Maral Foundation

Program committee
L.Bold Chairman, Union of Mongolian Artists G.Mend-Ooyo President, Academy of Poetry and Culture Gankhuyag N. Freelance art manager Ayurzana G. Freelance writer Bayaraa B. Dean of Administrative Department, Mongolian University of Culture and Arts

International Advisory Board
Morris Rossabi Chair, SubBoard of OSI-ACNP, Professor of Columbia University, New York, USA Ted Levin Manager of Silk Road Project, USA Lidia Varbanova Former OSI Arts and Culture Network Program Director, Bulgaria Jim Wagenlander Lawyer, Denver, USA Joel Sachs Lecturer, Music Faculty, The Juilliard Arts School, New York, USA Bill McAlister Former Board Member of OSI-NY, UK Peter Brosens Director, Ice House, Filmmaker, Belgium Bernhard Wulff Professor, Freiburg Music Institute President of Roaring Hooves International Music Festival, Germany Dominic Ziegler Editor, The Economist, UK Dwight Gee Vice President, Arts Fund, Seattle, USA Robert Ness President and Principal Consultant Ness Consulting, Seattle, Washington, USA Scott Shanklin Peterson Director, Arts Management Program College of Charleston, USA Theresa Markiw Former Public Affairs Officer, US Embassy to Mongolia Diane Weyermann Director, Sundance Film Festival, USA * As of June, 2007

Board Operations committee
Sumati L. Director, Sant Maral Foundation Enkhbat B. Administrative Director, Mobicom Corporation Bold L. Chairman, Union of Mongolian Artists

Grants committee
Odjargal J. President, MSC Holding Zambaga L. Freelance artist Uranchimeg N. Freelance filmmaker Batchuluun D. Arts Director, Morin Khuur Ensemble Oyun S. Member, Parliament of Mongolia

Fundraising committee
Peter Morrow CEO, KHAN Bank of Mongolia Badral Yo. Vice President, Nomadic Expeditions Enkhsaikhan J. Steering committee member, International Civil Society Forum for Democracy Alexei Kral Public Affairs Officer, Embassy of USA Jim Dwyer Investment Banker Tuyatsetseg R. Director, Arabesque Contemporary Dance Center Walter Jenkins President, Inclusive Solutions

Finance and Oversight committee
Bayasgalan D. General Director, Golomt Bank Enkhtuya O. Executive Director, Grand Art Agency Jigjidsuren D. Freelance filmmaker Ukhnaa D. Director, Mongolian Concert Center Purevkhuu Ts. Head of Arts and Culture Department, Ulaanbaatar City Governor’s Office

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Supporters
ACM Major Donor
2002-2006 Open Society Institute-Arts and Culture Network Program

ACM Members
2006 Golden Benefactor ($5000 and above) KHAN Bank Sustainer ($1000-$4999) Nomadic Expeditions Taipei Representative Office in UB Peter Brossens and Jessica Woodworth Sponsor ($100-499) American Center for Mongolian Study Brian Goldbeck Sadie Munson & Brian White

golie Australian Consulate in Beijing Open Society Forum Trade and Development Bank Mine Info Co.Ltd Turkish International Cooperative Agency,

2005

ACM Members (20032005)*

Golden Benefactor Ivanhoe Mines Mongolia Inc. KHAN Bank of Mongolia Boroo Gold Company Corporate Sustainer Nomadic Expeditions Taipei Trade and Economic Representative Office in Ulaanbaatar Sponsor Peter Marsh Gallant MineralsCo.Ltd Jessica Woodworth Dwight Gee 2004 Golden Benefactor Ivanhoe Mines Mongolia Inc. Corporate Sustainer MCS group Nomadic Expeditions Trade and Development Bank Taipei Trade and Economic Representative Office in Ulaanbaatar Sponsor Bob and Endy Kenny B.Nasantsengel Supporter Jenny Howe Gordon Dowsley 2003 Golden Benefactor KHAN Bank of Mongolia Golomt Bank Corporate Sustainer

ACM Project sponsors 2006
ACM-US National Committee of 800th anniversary of the establishment of the Great Mongolian State KHAN Bank BHP Billiton Ivanhoe Mines Mongolia Inc. US Embassy to Mongolia Mobicom Corporation CaBSAF The Arts Council of Korea J.Oyungerel, President of ‘Petrovis’ Company Kenneth B de Graaf Air Trans Western Union UNESCO office in Beijing French Embassy to Mongolia L’Alliance Francaise de Mon-

World Bank QGX Co.Ltd M.Erdenebayar J.Munkhtsetseg Patron B.Enkhbat Christopher Finch Christopher Johnstone XAS Bank Sponsor Batmunkh D. David Bodycoat Sean Braiden Mary Edwards L.Ganbold Margaret Hero D.Jadamba B.Nasantsengel Shatarsaikhan B. Tsegmed Kh. D.Ukhnaa Jane Zimmerman Friend L.Amarsanaa Ts.Ariuntugs S.Bayarbaatar S.Rentsen Charles Rice Guido Verboom Supporter Ts.Baidy G.Baatartsogt D.Batdorj B.Bayanduuren D.Bold L.Bumandorj S.Chinzorig David Dyer O.Enkhtaivan G.Munkhtsetseg S.Saran B.Ulziibayar Kh.Zayat ACM Volunteers Guido Verboom Buddhism project expert Sh. Gan-Erdene Photographer Ts.Ariuntugs Freelance artist

S. Tugs-Oyun Freelance artist Carl Wetham Fundraising Coordinator at the Amnesty International Lisa Fink Poet, Fullbright scholar B.Purevdorj Guru Media S.Byamba Guru Media B.Enkh-Amgalan Volunteer M.Tuvshinjargal Freelance artist D.Bayartsetseg Freelance artist B.Erdenebayar Freelance artist Z.Uyanga Freelance artist G.Sereeter Freelance artist Red Ger Art Gallery Partners** M. Erdenebayar J. Munkhtsetseg D.Batmunkh Ts.Ariuntugs Ts.Tsegmed S.Narangerel S.Sarantsatsralt O.Enkhtaivan S.Khadkhuu D.Enkhdavaa Sh.Chimeddorj G.Sereeter D.Ganbaatar S.Tugs-Oyun Ts.Enkhjargal D.Batzorig A.Chadraabal J.Bayanduuren * Listed are only individuals and
organizations supported ACM Membership. Project donors not included. ** Listed according to the amount of donations

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Financial Activities
Profit and Loss Statement As of December 31, 2006 (In USD)
Notes Income and Gains OSI-ACNP ACM Fundraising income Network grants program Other income Total Income and Gains Expenses and Loss Program expenses Policy program Arts Education program Cultural Heritage program Grants program Marketing, Information Services/Public Relations Fundraising program Network grants program Total program expenses Administration expenses Changes in Net Assets Beginning balance of Net Assets Ending balance of Net Assets 7 8 22,918 79,517 83,410 63,871 9,650 6,210 265,577 35,929 64,583 284,606 349,188 86.789 15,487 7,709 133,043 140,752 22,918 79,517 83,410 9,650 172,578 20,443 63,083 138,479 201,562 6,210 6,210 (6,210) 13,084 6,874 Total 109,985 246,940 9,164 366,089 109,985 OSIACNP 109,985 246,940 9,164 256,104 ACM OSI-ACNP Grants

63,871

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ACM-US
Arts Council of Mongolia US (ACM-US) ACM-US, an independently governed, US-based 501(c)(3) non profit sister organization to ACM, that raises funds and administers programs in the USA to support Mongolian arts and culture. ACM-US contracts with ACM to implement projects and grants in Mongolia. Throughout the year, ACM-US raised funds of 101 132 USD (including 62887 USD in cash and 38245 in-kind donation) including the funding for the Tumen ekh tour to North America in 2006. Working with ACM-US also fulfills the mission of ACM to increase awareness of Mongolian arts and culture worldwide. ACM-US Board Peter Morrow CEO, KHAN Bank of Mongolia Dwight Gee Vice President & Treasurer, ArtsFund James F. Wagenlander Vice President, Wagenlander & Heisterkamp Walter Jenkins President, Inclusive Solutions Inc. ACM-US Members Great Mongolia Benefactor ($25000 and above) Trust for Mutual Understanding* Diamond Benefactor ($10000 to 24.999) Walter Jenkins The Boeing Company* Golden Benefactor ($5000 and 9999) Peter Morrow* Sustainer ($1000 - $4999) KHAN Bank* Western Union* Jo Kurth Jagoda* BD’s Mongolian BBQ* Patron ($500 - $999) Deborah and Paul Korpi Robert J. Kenny, Jr. & Wendy T. Kirby Scott Shanklin-Peterson & Terry Peterson Sponsor ($100 - $499) Dwight Gee & Barbara Wright Ellen Freudenheim Elaine Chang Joseph C. Bell Robert L.Ness Laurie & Bob McMahon Paul N.Voncks, Jr Peter Blomquist * Donations to the ‘Tumen ekh’ tour in North America
‘Tumen ekh’ ensemble artists during the tour in North America funded by ACM-US

Dwight Gee President, Arts Council of Mongolia-US “Mongolia’s remarkable cultural life is crucial to the country’s future. It is a source of pride for her people – a compelling reason for them to remain in Mongolia, to invest their lives and talents in the growing Mr.Dwight Gee, president of ACM-US in the society and economy. The Gobi arts in Mongolia are also a treasure for the world that no visitor to the country can afford to miss. ACM is an invaluable partner for Americans interested in strengthening and promoting the country’s arts and arts organizations at home and abroad. I can think of no more rewarding way to invest my volunteer time. The accomplishments of ACM during its first five years are a model for nongovernmental organizations anywhere.”

ACM-US Contact information: Arts Council of Mongolia, 2025 23rd Avenue East Seattle, WA 98112, 206.322.0535, acm-us@artscouncil. mn, www.acm-us.org

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