Armenia, Short cultural policy profile
A new, updated Short Cultural Policy Profile for Armenia is now available on the Compendium website. The profile highlights Armenia’s commitment to national identity, heritage protection, and international engagement, supported by recent reforms in legislation, institutions, and cultural strategy.
Special thanks go to our Armenia experts Yulia Antonyan & Haykuhi Muradyan for compiling and updating the profile.
Key developments in Armenia’s cultural policy:
Strategic Frameworks
The Cultural Strategy of Armenia 2023–2027 positions culture as a pillar of national identity and sustainable development, emphasizing heritage protection, creative industry growth, inclusivity, and international outreach.
Institutional Reform
Following the 2018 “Velvet” Revolution, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports was established in 2019 to integrate cultural, educational, and creative policies under a unified framework.
Legislative Modernization
Major reforms include the Law on Cinematography (2021), the Law on Museums (2024), and amendments to the Law on the Basics of Cultural Legislation (2025), aligning governance with UNESCO and EU standards.
Decentralization and Access
Cultural production has shifted from Yerevan-centric models to regional and community platforms, promoting participation, inclusion, and digital accessibility for all citizens.
Heritage Protection
Safeguarding tangible and intangible heritage remains central, especially in the aftermath of the 2020 war and 2023 displacement from Nagorno-Karabakh.
Creative Industries and Innovation
Policy supports media, design, performing arts, and digital culture through public-private partnerships, grants, and cultural tourism initiatives.
Education and Capacity Building
Arts education, cultural management training, and digital literacy programs aim to strengthen professional competencies and nurture creative talent.
International Cooperation
Armenia deepens cultural diplomacy with the EU, UNESCO, and the Council of Europe, enhancing cross-border exchanges and global cultural presence.
In summary, Armenia’s cultural policy combines strategic frameworks, institutional reform, and public-private cooperation to foster national identity, creativity, and international engagement.
You can find all available Short Cultural Policy Profiles on the Compendium website.
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