Participation Information:

May 1 – 5, 2025 | Mtskheta & Tbilisi, Georgia

Venue

Mtskheta & Tbilisi, Georgia

About the Festival

The Tbilisi-Mtskheta Art Inspirations Festival is dedicated to promoting cultural exchange, preserving national traditions, and providing an international platform for performers in music, dance, visual arts, and theater. The festival fosters creative development, artistic inspiration, and global collaboration.

Participants

• Soloists, duets, small groups, ensembles
• Folklore dance groups, instrumentalists, choirs, vocalists, theater groups, fine artists, and more

Categories

• • Vocal: Folk, pop, jazz, academic (solo, duets, ensembles, choirs)
  • Choreography: Folk, classical, modern, ballroom, jazz, street dance, hip-hop, breakdance, belly dance, etc.
  • Instrumental: Folk, classical, pop, jazz (solo, duets, ensembles, orchestras)
  • Original genre: Circus performances, acrobatics, clowning, gymnastics, juggling, illusions, etc.
  • Theatrical Arts: Dramatic performances, puppet theater, musical theater, pantomime, shadow theater
  • Artistic Word: Poetry, prose, fables
  • Fashion Theaters: Retro, ethno, futuristic, modern collections
  • Visual Arts: Painting, graphics, design
  • Arts & Crafts: Wood, metal, ceramics, embroidery, sculpture
  • Photo Art: Thematic, creative photography

  The festival is competitive, and participants may enter multiple categories with separate applications and fees.

Competition Rules & Requirements

• Soloists, duets, trios: 1 performance at the competition, 1 at the festival
• Small groups (3-4 participants): 1 performance at the competition, 1 at the festival
• Large ensembles (5+ participants): 2 performances at the competition, 1 at the festival
• Fine Arts, Crafts, Photography: Submission of 3 works per participant

Age Groups:

• Up to 6 years
• 7 – 9 years
• 10 – 12 years
• 13 – 15 years
• 16 – 19 years
• 20 – 25 years
• 26+ years
• Mixed Age Groups

Submission Deadline

Application deadline: April 1, 2025

Awards & Recognition

• Grand Prix Winner: Trophy, festival medals, Grand Prix diploma
• Laureates I-IV place: Diplomas, medals, trophies
• Participation Diplomas: For groups and soloists scoring below 4th place
• Debut Diplomas: For MINI KIDS category (4-6 years)
• Letters of Thanks: For teachers and leaders
• Certificates for Free Participation: Awarded upon jury recommendation
• Festival Souvenirs: Badges, magnets, notebooks