ART KONTAKT

National Network
Albania
Address

Rruga. Luigj Gurakuqi, Pall 89/A, kati 10
Tirana
Albania

Telephone
+355 42452100
Telephone (other)
+355 42275658
Fax
+355 42275658
E-Mail
info@art-kontakt.org
E-Mail (2)
anditepelena@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
illyricum78@gmail.com
E-Mail (4)
kalo.sofia@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+355 (0)692207146
Mobile Phone (other)
+355 (0)695176098
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
LIST OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD Mr Andi Tepelena Executive Director Mr. Enzo Shijaku Board Member Ms. Sofia Kalo Borad Member Mr. Ilirian Hamzaj Board Member Mr. Fatjon Dragoshi Board Member Mr. Andrea Bonifacio Board Member HQ Staff: recruited and based in Headquarters (located in Developed Country) Expat Staff: recruited in Headquarters (located in Developed Country) and based in Developing Country Local staff: recruited and based in Developing Country The financial source of the revenues of our Organisation provided by the Ministry Of Culture of Albania, Private sector and International Cultural Organizations Amount in 2008 26685 Euro Amount in 2009 24994 Euro The working methods we use to realize the objectives of the project are as follows: Planning the activities, where (place), when (period), environment (social context), with who (partners) Cultural project (selection of artists and their work) Organization of HR and distribution of responsibilities. Fundraising from public, private and foreign subjects Cooperation with local institutions for the public services Cooperation with associations, foundations for exchanging services Effective cooperation with the media. The solution of logistic aspects (reservation, accommodation, local transports etc). Communication aspects (publicity, public relation, promotion, merchandising)
Mission and Objectives

ArtKontakt emerged from the growing demand for establishing a dynamic and contemporary cultural scene in Albania. We foresee to be a primary actor of this scene through the promotion and implementation of cultural exchanges and artistic initiatives in various fields, such as: history, art, environment, tourism and archaeology. ArtKontakt will also assist interested bodies in improving and furthering the field of art management in Albania. To achieve its mission, ArtKontakt collaborates with various public cultural institutions, foundations and associations.
ArtKontakt aims:
to organize national and local activities in the fields of art and culture;
to create a international cultural circuit that is characterized by the common exchanges and initiatives in cultural and art promotion;
to promote the Albanian cultural heritage;
to promote the cultural debate in Albania through the organization of conferences, meetings, round tables;
to co-produce films no commercial & artistic documentaries

Main Projects / Activities

Events 2007
International Art Festival in Porto Palermo Castle(South Albania)
Photo exhibition in the Historic Museum of Tirana entitled “There was me too”
Events 2008
Rock concert with drummer of Deep Purple, Ian Paice
Concert with Dervish, from Gjirokastra to Prishtina
International Art Festival in Lekurs Castle(Saranda)
Events 2009
The project “Krossing” -ArtKontakt Pavilion in Biennale of Venice
The Festival of Art “Memories & Dreams” in Bashtova Castle (Dyrrah)

Contact (1) Full Name
Enco Shijaku
Head of the organisation
Andi Tepelena
Contact (2) Full Name
Sofia Kalo