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On the restriction of the Foundation’s operations
19.03.2018
ABLV Charitable Foundation is restricting its existing and planned charitable activities.
ART AND EDUCATION PROJECT COMPETITION RESULTS
11.02.2018
Thank you to everyone who submitted interesting and highly professional project applications for ABLV Charitable Foundation’s annual grant competition for contemporary art exhibitions and their accompanying education projects. In 2018, under the auspices of the competition, the Foundation will support five projects, awarding them total co-financing in the amount of EUR 34,750.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CHILDREN AS PART OF THE EXHIBITION
01.02.2018
Two excursions took place at the Latvian National Museum of Art, which were organised with the support of the ABLV Charitable Foundation under the auspices of the programme “Educational Projects with Cultural Content”, in which the participants were the winners of the memory notebook competition organised in December: Jelgava Spīdola Gymnasium’s Class 12 and Riga 71st Secondary School’s Class 12. During the excursions, both classes were introduced to the world before the digital age. They also received the main prize in the form of the opportunity to shoot their own film, under the tutelage of professionals, using analogue special effects.
2017 in Summary
28.01.2018
With the conclusion of the Christmas charitable campaign, the ABLV Charitable Foundation has ended the year successfully, having received EUR 4,674,605 in donations thanks to the extremely generous support of donors in 2017.
The exhibition about the life before the Internet at the Latvian National Museum of Art
05.12.2017
From 8 December 2017 to 4 February 2018 the exhibition " YOU'VE GOT 1243 UNREAD MESSAGES. Last Generation before the Internet. Their Lives" will be on show at the Latvian National Museum of Art, Great Exhibition Hall. The exhibition is organized by Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art (LCCA) in cooperation with ABLV Charitable Foundation. The exhibition will deal with the recent past, when the networking and search for oneself and others took place in an analogue instead of a digital environment.
We invite you to take part in the Foundation’s Christmas Charitable Campaign!
30.11.2017
For the tenth year in a row, in collaboration with ABLV Bank, the ABLV Charitable Foundation is organising a Christmas Charitable Campaign in which everyone, who cares about the Foundation’s goals and who wants to help attain them, is invited to take part. This year’s charitable campaign will take place from 1 to 31 December.
ABLV Charitable Foundation has been recognised with an international award at the "Corporate Art Awards"
23.11.2017
In Rome, the winners of the prestigious international "Corporate Art Awards 2017" have been named, and in the category of excellence in the realm of art philanthropy, the title of "Art Patrons of the XXI Century" was awarded to the ABLV Charitable Foundation from Latvia.
The Baltic Young Artist Award has been won by Katrīna Čemme
15.11.2017
On 15 November at the Art Museum Riga Bourse, the Latvian artist Katrīna Čemme was named Best Emerging Artist in the Baltics in 2017. The winner was chosen by an international jury, which reviewed works by 76 artists.
The graduate show will be on view at the Art Academy of Latvia
30.10.2017
From 2-25 November, the Art Academy of Latvia (AAL) Hall will host “Density of Surface”, an exhibition of works by Master’s programme graduates, which will take place for the eighth consecutive year with the support of the ABLV Charitable Foundation. The general public is invited to attend the exhibition opening ceremony, which will take place on 1 November at 18.00.
The Online Public Vote for the Baltic Young Artists Has Started
19.10.2017
The online vote for the nominees for the Baltic Young Artist Award has started. This year, 75 artists, who obtained their education at the art academies of Latvia, Lithuania or Estonia, are competing for the award.
The Foundation has been nominated for the "Corporate Art Awards" international prize
18.10.2017
Together with other internationally renowned organizations in the field such as "Google Arts & Culture", "American Express" (USA), "Daimler" (Germany) and the "Piaggio Foundation" (Italy), the ABLV Charitable Foundation has been nominated for the "Corporate Art Awards" (Italy) for its steadfast investment in the development of the arts in Latvia.
Opening today - a new exhibition "White Walkers"
21.09.2017
Today, on 22 September at 19:00, a new contemporary art exhibition "White Walkers" will open, which is being supported under the auspices of the ABLV Charitable Foundation programme “Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions”. The exhibition will be on view until 22 October at Tallinas Street 10, from 14:00-18:00 from Wednesdays to Sundays. Guests attending the exhibition’s opening ceremony will be entertained by a soundtrack produced by white walkers from Madona and Riga, as well as a treat conceived by Norwegian artist Steffen Håndlykken.
THE ANNUAL GRANT COMPETITION FOR EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS IS ANNOUNCED
13.09.2017
The ABLV Charitable Foundation is announcing its annual grant competition "Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions and Educational Projects in 2018", inviting artists and arts institutions to present their exhibition concepts therein.
The final stage of the design of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art is about to begin
03.09.2017
The development of the sketch design for the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art building has been completed. As soon as the construction permit is received, the final stage of the design of the museum building will begin, which is due to be completed by the middle of next year. The museum is being built according to the conceptual design conceived by the winner of the international design competition: the architectural firm Adjaye Associates (United Kingdom) and AB3D (Latvia).
A NEW KIDS’ PLAYGROUND HAS OPENED OUTSIDE RIGA CATHEDRAL WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE FOUNDATION
29.08.2017
On 30 August, with the support of the ABLV Charitable Foundation, a children’s playground known as the Labyrinth was opened in Doma Square beside the cathedral. It was designed by sculptor Liene Mackus and actualized by the NGO Sineccura, in collaboration with Riga Cathedral. The new playground is freely accessible to both Rigans and visitors to the city, and serves as a functional and aesthetic environmental object. The project was implemented under the ABLV Charitable Foundation’s “New Riga” programme.
Exhibition from the collections of Alexandre Vassiliev "Children’s World. 18th – 20th Century"
01.08.2017
The exhibition from the collections of the internationally renowned fashion historian Alexandre Vassiliev and Latvian museums “Children’s World. 18th – 20th Century” is on view at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga (10/20 Skārņu Street) from 3 August to 1 October 2017.
A NEW PUBLICATION - ABLV CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 2016 ANNUAL REPORT
17.07.2017
The ABLV Charitable Foundation’s 10th anniversary annual report has just been published!
Cycle of Exhibitions “Divdabis”: Oļegs Tillbergs and Jānis Filipovičs
02.07.2017
On 7 July, 18:00 the third and final exhibition of Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art's exhibition cycle “Divdabis” will be opened at the Latvian National Museum of Art (LNMA) featuring artists of two different time periods Oļegs Tillbergs and Jānis Filipovičs. The exhibition will be on view in the 4th Floor Exhibition Halls of the LNMA from 8 July to 6 August and it is supported by the ABLV Charitable Foundation under the auspices of the programme “Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions”.
International Conference “We Are Museums 2017” in Riga
06.06.2017
From 12 to 14 June 2017, Riga will become a venue for international conference “We Are Museums 2017”, which is supported by the ABLV Charitable Foundation under the auspices of the programme “Educational Projects With Cultural Content”. The conference will gather the European and international museums community to Riga for 3 days of encounters at the intersection of culture and innovation.
BLINDSPOTS, A SOLO EXHIBITION BY POLISH ARTIST ARTUR ŻMIJEWSKI GOES ON A VIEW AT THE MUSEUM
01.06.2017
Between 3 June and 24 September 2017, Riga Pauls Stradiņš Museum of the History of Medicine at Antonijas iela 1 will be hosting a solo exhibition Blindspots by the internationally acclaimed Polish artist Artur Żmijewski. The exhibition is supported by the ABLV Charitable Foundation under the auspices of the programme “Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions”.
Call for Entries for the "Baltic Young Artist Award"
01.06.2017
This year, for the second time an international competition will be held to identify the best young artist in the Baltics. This year’s Bachelor’s and Master’s programme graduates from the art academies of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia in painting, visual communication, sculpture, graphic art and other realms of fine arts are invited to apply to be considered for the "Baltic Young Artist Award", by uploading their graduation work to the internet platform by 16 June!
ABLV Charitable Foundation announces a competition for civic improvement projects in Central Riga
31.05.2017
By 30 June 2017, NGOs and institutions are invited to submit ideas for civic improvement projects for Central Riga that will facilitate the preservation and development of the urban environment, and foster the creation of its cultural environment. Under the auspices of ABLV Charitable Foundation’s New Riga grant programme, it is possible to obtain funding of up to 80% of total project expenditures.
CYCLE OF EXHIBITIONS “DIVDABIS”: Atis Ieviņš and Inga Meldere
30.05.2017
On 1 June, the second exhibition of Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art's exhibition cycle Divdabis will be opened at the Latvian National Museum of Art, featuring photographer, passionate experimenter with technologies and author of critically ironic commentary on Soviet society, Atis Ieviņš, and contemporary artist Inga Meldere. The exhibition is supported by the ABLV Charitable Foundation under the auspices of the programme “Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions”.
THIS SUMMER, SCHOOLCHILDREN CAN ENJOY FREE BEACH VOLLEYBALL TRAINING
22.05.2017
For the second year in a row, during the forthcoming summer holidays, the outdoor courts run by SIA “O-SANDS” within the territory of “New Hanza” (Hanzas Street 14a) will host free beach volleyball training for schoolchildren conducted by professional coaches. This project is being implemented with the support of the ABLV Charitable Foundation under the auspices of its programme “Let’s Help Them to Grow Up!”.
THE LATVIAN EXHIBITION AT THE 57TH VENICE ART BIENNALE HAS BEEN OPENED
11.05.2017
On 11 May, this year’s Latvian Pavilion Exhibition "What Can Go Wrong", which is comprised of 16 wood carvings, a large-scale painting and a large light and sound installation created by Miķelis Fišers, was officially opened at the Venice Biennale’s 57th International Art Exhibition. This is the second Venice Biennale in which the Latvian Pavilion Exhibition has been produced in collaboration with the ABLV Charitable Foundation as its main supporter.
"SELF PUBLISH RIGA" program of events
07.05.2017
From 11 – 14 May the K.K. fon Stricka Villa will be home to “Self Publish Riga”, an extensive exhibition and series of talks on photobooks and self-publishing in photography and visual art. Main supporter – ABLV Charitable Foundation.
Cycle of Exhibitions “Divdabis”: Jānis Borgs and Kaspars Groševs
27.04.2017
On 5 May an exhibition of Jānis Borgs (1946) and Kaspars Groševs (1983), vivid artists from two eras, will open at the Latvian National Museum of Art (LNMA) as the first part of the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art’s cycle of exhibitions “Divdabis”. The exhibition is supported by the ABLV Charitable Foundation under the auspices of the programme “Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions”.
An Awards Ceremony for Latvia’s Best Librarians
23.04.2017
Today, on 24 April at 14.00, the winners of the competition “Parish Librarian - Bearer of Light” will be announced and honoured in the Castle of Light’s Ziedonis Hall.
Camp Programme Grant Competition Results
09.04.2017
Many thanks to everyone who took part in the “Let’s Help Them to Grow Up!” programme grant competition organised by the ABLV Charitable Foundation.
A games labyrinth for kids will be created next to Riga Cathedral
04.04.2017
This year, under the auspices of its New Riga programme that supports civic improvements in Central Riga, the ABLV Charitable Foundation will invest EUR 50,000 in the creation of the first children’s playground and activity area in Riga’s Old Town.
Grant competition for camp organisers has been announced
06.03.2017
The ABLV Charitable Foundation announces a grant competition for receipt of co-financing for the organisation of camps during school holidays throughout the year under the programme “Let’s Help Them to Grow Up!” from 1 April 2017 to 31 October 2018.
An Informative Campaign “Do Ears Have Power?” is Launched on World Hearing Day
02.03.2017
On World Hearing Day on 3 March, with the objective of increasing the knowledge of parents and children about hearing issues, and to encourage people to take care of ear and hearing health, the ABLV Charitable Foundation is launching an informative campaign, “Do Ears Have Power?”, in collaboration with the Latvian Children’s Hearing Centre, the long-term partner of the foundation’s programme “Let’s Help Them to Hear!”. Parents together with their children are encouraged to complete a simple test about their behaviour in various everyday situations, in order to ascertain whether a further hearing test in required.
LIBRARIES RECEIVE GIFTS OF BOOKS DEDICATED TO ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
09.02.2017
The ABLV Charitable Foundation is presenting some visually stunning art publications to the Latvian National Library Foundation (LNLF).
Foundation Announces the Winners of the Grant Competition for Contemporary Art Exhibitions
05.02.2017
Under the auspices of the 2017 grant competition for contemporary art exhibitions, ABLV Charitable Foundation will support four projects, awarding со-funding to them totalling EUR 35,750. This funding will be received by Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art‘s exhibition cycle “Participle” at the Latvian National Museum of Art; a solo show of works by Polish artist Artur Żmijewski at Pauls Stradins Museum for History of Medicine organised by Latvian Cultural Projects; MAD International Summer School of Design‘s project “Design in Contemporary Art. An Exhibition of Process at the Sigulda Castle Complex”, and “White Wanderers”, an exhibition organised by the NGO Minus Plus. For the second year in a row, co-funding has been awarded not only to the exhibitions, but also to the educational projects implemented as part of the exhibitions.
Over EUR 1 Million have been donated to the Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Charitable Campaign
12.01.2017
A record sum of EUR 1,046,173 has been donated to the ABLV Charitable Foundation’s 10th anniversary charitable campaign, which will make it possible - at least to the same extent as last year - to help hundreds of children, and to facilitate civic improvements in Central Riga, as well as the establishment of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art.
The title and the idea for the Latvian Pavilion at the 57th Venice Art Biennale have been announced
13.12.2016
Today, on 14 December, with a special performance at the Latvian National Museum of Art, artist Miķelis Fišers announced the title of the Latvian exposition “Kas slikts var notikt” (What Can Go Wrong).
Juris Boiko. Salt Crystals
01.12.2016
From 3 December 2016 to 5 February 2017 the exhibition "Juris Boiko. Salt Crystals" will be on show at the Cupola Hall of the main building of the Latvian National Museum of Art (LNMA). The exhibition is supported by the ABLV Charitable Foundation under the auspices of the programme “Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions”.
Every year in Latvia about 90 children need hearing aids
30.11.2016
Hearing aids for people with hearing problems are the key to helping them get the most out of their education and career, as well giving them the freedom of choice in their future lives. In the ABLV Charitable Foundation’s 10th anniversary charitable campaign, we are inviting people to make donations to help us obtain multi-channel digital hearing aids for kids with hearing problems and promise to match each donation with an equal donation of our own, thus doubling the total sum donated.
SYMPOSIUM "FIXING WHAT ISN'T BROKEN. WHAT IS RECONSTRUCTION IN CONTEMPORARY ART?"
13.11.2016
On 3 December this year, the symposium "Fixing what isn’t broken. What is reconstruction in contemporary art?", which the ABLV Charitable Foundation supports under the auspices of the programme “Educational Projects with Cultural Content”, will address the dilemmas that arise when trying to reconstruct contemporary artworks, with a particular focus on works that are unstable or changing - installations, performances, kinetic or multimedia artworks. At the centre of the discussion will not only be themes of materiality and the physical process of reconstruction of the artwork, but also such issues as authorship, authenticity, original vs. copy, material vs. immaterial, author’s intent, and re-interpretation.
BLURRY BOUNDARY - AN EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY ART ACADEMY OF LATVIA DIPLOMA CANDIDATES
25.10.2016
From 27 October to 27 November, the Art Academy of Latvia’s (AAL) 1st floor exhibition hall will host the annual exhibition of works by Master’s programme diploma candidates, which is being supported for the seventh year in a row by the ABLV Charitable Foundation under the auspices of its “Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions” programme. As is the case every year, an appropriate leitmotif was sought for the most memorable and impressive works of art, which, although they were on view on individual days during which the Master’s works were defended, had not been widely exhibited to the public. Therefore, the public is kindly invited to the exhibition opening ceremony, which will take place on 26 October at 18.00!
The Baltic Young Artist Award is being awarded for the first time
24.10.2016
On the 4th of November, 2016, the Baltic Young Artist Award will be awarded for the first time, starting an annual tradition in Baltic cultural life. The Baltic Young Artist Award was formed in order to introduce the newest generation of artists to professional environments and the wider public, and to support their creative endeavours in starting a successful professional operation. The initiators of the award are the contemporary art platform NOAR and the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation (LMCAF), which was founded by the ABLV Charitable Foundation and the Boris and Ināra Teterev Foundation, in cooperation with the Art Academies of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.
The Annual Grant Competition is Announced
20.09.2016
The ABLV Charitable Foundation announces its annual grant competition offering financial support to contemporary art exhibitions and educational projects which are going to take place in 2017.
Raimonds Staprans. Five Paintings
12.09.2016
From 10 September to 20 November 2016 exhibition of paintings by Raimonds Staprāns, Five Paintings, are on show in the 4th Floor Exhibition Hall of the LNMA. Ten years ago, in 2006, when ABLV Bank for the first time supported Raimonds Staprāns exhibition at the LNMA, it served as an impulse for the establishment of the ABLV Charitable Foundation.
Opening of D.Grantiņa and E.Gluhovs solo-exhibitions
04.09.2016
kim? Contemporary Art Centre was opening its new venue in the Riga's Skanste area on September 2nd on Sporta iela 2 with solo-exhibitions of two artists - Edgars Gluhovs and Daiga Grantiņa. ABLV Charitable Foundation is the main supporter of both exhibitions.
8-9 September: Symposium “Cross-training: 10 Exercises to Shape a Museum”
22.08.2016
On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the ABLV Charitable Foundation is holding an international symposium with lectures, panel discussions, round-table workshops, portfolio speed dating and artists’ presentations.
The popular attraction “the Globe” returns to Jurmala’s urban environment
24.07.2016
On Saturday, newly restored with the support of the ABLV Charitable Foundation historical environmental object “the Globe” was erected at the crossing of Turaidas Street and Jomas Street in Jurmala. Last year it was dismantled and sent for restoration works.
Exhibition from the fashion historian’s Alexandre Vassiliev collection "Tamed Nature"
12.07.2016
From 14 July to 16 October 2016, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga (10/20 Skārņu Street) will host the exhibition Tamed Nature based on the collection of the internationally renowned fashion historian Alexandre Vassiliev. The show will offer its viewers a rare opportunity to enjoy a nature-inspired selection of numerous gowns and accessories dating from the 18th to the 21st centuries.
NEW PUBLICATION - ABLV CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
04.07.2016
The ABLV Charitable Foundation has been in operation for nine years. Thanks to its thorough and prudent work, investing enthusiasm, knowledge and experience into charitable projects, the Foundation has become one of the biggest charitable foundations, whose name is widely known throughout Latvian society.
ADJAYE ASSOCIATES + AB3D WIN THE LATVIAN MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DESIGN COMPETITION
15.06.2016
The Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation (LMoCAF) announced today [16.06.16] that the competition jury has selected Adjaye Associates – working with the Latvian team AB3D – as the winner of the invited international competition to design a new contemporary art museum for the centre of Riga. The jury reached their decision following a through deliberation process that was informed by a panel of experts, and which included public presentations and individual interviews with the designers.
In Riga, Over 100 Children Unveil a Fountain That is the Only One of its Kind in Europe
07.06.2016
Today, on 8 June, Deputy Chairman of Riga City Council Andris Ameriks, ABLV Charitable Foundation Board Chair Zanda Zilgalve and inventors of the new technology Kristaps Banga and Mārtiņš Dāboliņš joined over 100 children in Kronvalda Park to unveil an interactive fountain, which is the only one of its kind in Europe, as it can be “conducted” by anyone with the simple move of his/her hands, prompting the water to rise and fall without even touching it. The interactive fountain in Kronvalda Park has been created by Latvian artists with support of the ABLV Charitable Foundation under the auspices of its programme the “New Riga”.
Foundation invites you to the opening of a unique interactive fountain
06.06.2016
On 8 June at 13.00, a ceremony will take place to unveil the interactive fountain in Kronvalda Park adjoining Riga Congress Centre
Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art Design Competition: Shortlisted design concepts showcased in online gallery
05.06.2016
An online gallery showcasing the seven shortlisted design concepts for the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art Design Competition was launched today [June 6, 2016] by the competition’s organisers, Malcolm Reading Consultants, in association with the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art.
The architects will present seven versions of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art
31.05.2016
On Monday, June 6, at the Riga Technical University Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning in public event seven international architectural practices and Latvian architects’ tandems will present their proposals to the jury of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art (LMCA) Design Competition. The Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation (LMCAF) and the organizer of the design competition Malcolm Reading Consultants invites architecture professionals and students, artists and art admirers to follow the process of the contest live on the portal diena.lv from 11.00 to 15.30.
Launching Riga Photomonth 2016 central event – exhibition "Territories"
11.05.2016
Festival Riga Photomonth 2016 will be officially launched with 2 exhibitions – "Territories" and "Self Publish Riga" at the Latvian Railway History Museum on 12 May at 6.30pm. On the following days, the programme of artist talks and discussions with internationally recognized artists, curators and photobook experts will be offered to visitors. ABLV Charitable Foundation is the main supporter of both the exhibition “Territories” and the accompanied lecture programme.
Miķelis Fišers Will Represent Latvia at the Venice Art Biennale
09.05.2016
Out of seven applications submitted for the competition organised by the Ministry of Culture to earn the honour of creating and executing the concept for Latvia’s exposition at the Venice Biennale’s 57th International Art Exhibition, the jury has chosen artist Miķelis Fišers’ proposal “The Structure of Worries” as the winner. Alongside the funding provided by the Ministry of Culture, the ABLV Charitable Foundation is the main supporter of the Latvian Pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale.
Miervaldis Polis. Illusion as Reality
01.05.2016
From 4 May to 24 July 2016, the newly renovated main building of the Latvian National Museum of Art (Kr. Valdemāra Street 10) will host the first exhibition: "Miervaldis Polis. Illusion as Reality", which the ABLV Charitable Foundation is supporting under the auspices of the programme "Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions".
2016 Camp Grant Competition Results
17.04.2016
At the start of 2015, a grant competition was organised under the auspices of the programme “Let’s Help Them to Grow Up!” in regard to the organising of camps for kids and families during 2015-2016.
The Foundation Honours the Bearers of Light
13.04.2016
On Tuesday, 19 April at 18:00, the Latvian Librarians’ Society and the National Library of Latvia’s Support Society will present awards to Latvia’s best librarians in the Castle of Light’s Ziedonis’ Hall. The ABLV Charitable Foundation congratulates and supports these “Bearers of Light” for their contribution to encouraging public development and education.
Foundation announces a EUR 50 000 worth grant competition for improving the Riga city centre
04.04.2016
From this day until June 30 associations and institutions are welcome to submit their ideas to the ABLV Charitable Foundation's “New Riga” programme for improving the Riga city centre environment on the scale of a quarter, courtyard or street. The co-financing available at a rate of 80% may reach up to EUR 50 000.
Recognition for nurturing understanding of contemporary art and culture in Latvia
22.03.2016
At the Spīķeru Concert Hall on 22 March, outstanding and surprising facts from the past year in art were honoured at the 2015 Diena Annual Culture Award ceremony.
Iveta Vaivode’s and Arturs Riņķis’s Exhibition “Journey to the Nowhere”
23.02.2016
From 24 February to 10 April 2016, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga (10/20 Skārņu Street) will host the exhibition “Journey to the Nowhere” by Iveta Vaivode and Arturs Riņķis, which the ABLV Charitable Foundation supports under the auspices of the programme “Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions”.
Visit of international architects to Riga marks the beginning of design competition for the LMCA
18.02.2016
Visit of the seven international architectural practices to Riga on 18 February 2016, shortlisted for design competition for the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art (LMCA), has marked the beginning of the museum design competition. During the visit, the architects got acquainted with the city architecture and strategic urban planning, competition rules, and museum concept. The international architects expressed their interest in the overall development of Skanste neighbourhood and, in particular, the development plans for its financial and public part, New Hanza City, where the museum will be built.
The 2015 Christmas Charitable Campaign resulted in donations worth a total of EUR 482,534
09.02.2016
For the ninth consecutive year, the ABLV Charitable Foundation organised a Christmas Charitable Campaign in which it invited donations from ABLV Group employees, the bank’s subsidiaries and clients, as well as members of the public who wish to show their support for any of the programmes supported by the Foundation.
“The Great Magnifying Glass” opens at Riga Art Space
02.02.2016
From 5 February to 27 March 2015, the international contemporary art exhibition “Lost in the Archive”, organised by the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art, will be open at the exhibition hall Riga Art Space. The exhibition will be accompanied by the educational programme “The Big Magnifying Glass” supported by ABLV Charitable Foundation under the auspices of the “Education” field.
The Foundation’s Gift to Latvia’s Libraries
01.02.2016
To encourage awareness and understanding of the contemporary art scene in Latvia, and to make it more accessible to the public, ABLV Charitable Foundation supports important professional contemporary art projects, under the auspices of which books are also published. The Foundation is pleased to announce that this year it is once again making a gift of beautiful and quality books to the National Library of Latvia’s Support Society.
Seven-strong shortlist announced for the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art Design Competition
26.01.2016
The Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation (LMoCAF) announced the seven international architectural practices shortlisted to design the building of the new museum in the centre of Riga, Latvia in the invited design competition organised by Malcolm Reading Consultants (MRC).
Grant Competition Results
06.01.2016
Thank you to everyone who took part in the grant competition organised by the ABLV Charitable Foundation under the auspices of the programme “Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions”!
EUR 393 949 have been donated during the Christmas Charitable campaign
15.12.2015
For the ninth year in a row, the corporate charitable foundation ABLV Charitable Foundation is organising a Christmas charitable campaign, in which ABLV Bank employees and clients as well as members of the general public, who wish to support the Foundation’s objectives, are invited to make donations.
Foundation will become the long-term main supporter of the Venice Art Biennale Latvian Pavilion
10.12.2015
The ABLV Charitable Foundation will become the long-term main supporter of the Venice Art Biennale Latvian Pavilion, and, in future, artists will be awarded EUR 50,000 co-financing for the creation of the Biennale work.
Selection of architects has begun for the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art’s conceptual design competition
08.12.2015
Malcolm Reading Consultants (MRC) invites Latvian architects including urban architects, planners and landscape architects to apply to take part in the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art’s architectural competition by 8 February 2016.
The LMCA's architectural competition to be organised by MRC
22.11.2015
The Foundation of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art has completed work on the development of the museum concept, in accordance with which it has now commenced the next phase of the museum’s establishment, i.e. the selection of a team of architects. The architectural competition will be organised by London-based Malcolm Reading Consultants, which this summer successfully organised the challenging Guggenheim Helsinki Museum architectural competition in Finland.
An exhibition dedicated to Hardijs Lediņš, classic of Latvian avant-garde
15.11.2015
Under the auspices of ABLV Charitable Foundation’s programme “Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions”, in 2015 ABLV Charitable Foundation is supporting a programme of events arranged by the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art (LCCA) specially dedicated to Hardijs Lediņš, a legendary multimedia artist and electronic music pioneer in Latvia.
A Wonderful Gift to the City of Riga from ABLV Charitable Foundation
08.11.2015
The most beautiful vision of the autumn has been fulfilled thanks to the support of the ABLV Charitable Foundation. The project in question aims to make the State-owned pavement adjacent to Elizabetes Street 21A, Riga greener and was devised by the “Elizabetes Park House Association”.
Touring exhibition cycle “Lost in the Archive”
14.10.2015
The exhibition “Lost in the Archive”, curated by the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art, will tour the regional centres of culture in late 2015 and throughout 2016, accompanied by the educational programme “The Big Magnifying Glass” supported by ABLV Charitable Foundation under the auspices of the “Education” field.
Grant Competition for Contemporary Art Exhibitions Has Been Announced
20.09.2015
ABLV Charitable Foundation announces its annual grant competition offering financial support to contemporary art exhibitions.
The Government backs the development of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art’s construction project
13.08.2015
On Tuesday 11 August, Culture Minister Dace Melbārde introduced the Cabinet to the Ministry of Culture’s informative report “On the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art’s Construction Project” and received the Government’s backing for the further development of the museum.
The AAL Graduates’ Exhibition “Mapping the Future”
04.08.2015
For the sixth consecutive year, under the auspices of its "Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions" programme, the ABLV Charitable Foundation is supporting the Art Academy of Latvia's Master's programme graduates' exhibition.
Invitation to the Centenary Ball. 1915–2015
14.07.2015
From 16 July to 25 October 2015, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Riga (10/20 Skarņu Street) will host the exhibition “Invitation to the Centenary Ball. 1915–2015” presenting the most glamorous evening gowns from the private collection of the outstanding fashion historian Alexandre Vassiliev, Paris.
Deimantas Narkevičius’ solo exhibition “Archaeology of Memories”
15.06.2015
From 17 June through 15 August 2015 the solo exhibition “Archaeology of Memories” by the internationally renowned Lithuanian contemporary artist Deimantas Narkevičius will be on view at the Corner House (the former KGB headquarters) in Riga. This is the first time that works by Deimantas Narkevičius will be on display in Latvia – a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts to get acquainted with a number of installations and video works that have played an important role in the artist’s career and earned a place of their own in the context of international contemporary art.
A viewcam to the Latvian Pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale is unveiled in Riga
14.06.2015
On Thursday 11 June at “Galerija Centrs” on Rīdzenes Street, the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art (LCCA) and artists Katrīna Neiburga and Andris Eglītis unveiled a sculptural object-viewcam, which is a reference to this year’s Latvian Pavilion ARMPIT at the 56th Venice Art Biennale.
New Publication - ABLV Charitable Foundation 2014 Annual Report
31.05.2015
The ABLV Charitable Foundation has already been in operation for eight years. Its prudent and thorough work has made it one of the biggest and, in our opinion, most effective foundations whose name is widely known throughout Latvian society.
The Minister for Culture discusses the development of the future Contemporary Art Museum with the FLMCA Council
26.05.2015
On 25 May, the Minister for Culture Dace Melbārde met Foundation’s of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art (FLMCA) Council Members Boris Teterev, Ernests Bernis and Oļegs Fiļs to discuss the development of the forthcoming Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art (LMCA). Appointed just under six months ago, the LMCA council of experts, which is comprised of representatives of the Ministry of Culture and the FLMCA founders — the Boris and Ināra Teterev Foundation and ABLV Charitable Foundation – presented the first results of the development of the concept for the museum.
“Art I’ve Lived With”: an Exhibition of the Collection of Mikhail Baryshnikov
17.05.2015
With the support of the ABLV Charitable Foundation, from 16 May to 5 July, the Art Museum “Riga Bourse” is hosting an exhibition of the collection of the great master of ballet Mikhail Baryshnikov.
The Opening of the Latvian Pavilion in Venice
10.05.2015
On Friday, 8 May, the Republic of Latvia’s Minister for Culture Dace Melbārde and the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art (LCCA), artists Katrīna Neiburga and Andris Eglītis and curator Kaspars Vanags officially opened the 56th Venice Art Biennale Latvian Pavilion ARMPIT.
Camp grant competition results
22.04.2015
Many thanks to everyone who took part in the “Let’s Help Them to Grow Up! Children’s and Family Camps 2015-2016” grant competition organised by ABLV Charitable Foundation!
The Latvian Pavilion for the 56th Venice Art Biennale is Being Presented in Riga
01.04.2015
Today, 2 April, the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art together with artists Katrīna Neiburga and Andris Eglītis and curator Kaspars Vanags presented the Latvian Pavilion ARMPIT for the 56th Venice Art Biennale, which is dedicated to do it yourself exponents with golden hands, who engage in innovation and experiments in their garages, without aspiring to the status of high art.
Popper Nr.10 / Above the Ground
25.03.2015
Tomorrow, on March 27, Gallery “Alma” will host the opening of the exhibition “Popper Nr.10 / Above the Ground”, which the ABLV Charitable Foundation supports under the auspices of the programme “Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions”.
Recognition for the Foundation’s Contribution to the Promotion of Contemporary Art
12.03.2015
On 12 March, “Diena” newspaper’s Сulture Awards ceremony for 2014 honoured some of the most outstanding and surprising art accomplishments of the past year. At the event, ABLV Charitable Foundation received the recognition of the Republic of Latvia’s Ministry of Culture and “Diena” for its major contribution to encouraging the interest of the general public in contemporary art and cultural values, as well as in their current trends both in Latvia and globally.
Latvia at the Venice Art Biennale
03.03.2015
Today, on 4 March, the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art together with artists Katrīna Neiburga and Andris Eglītis, Minister for Culture Dace Melbārde and curator Kaspars Vanags announced the subject and name of the Latvian Pavilion at the 56th Venice Art Biennale, which is dedicated to do it yourself exponents with golden hands, who engage in innovation and experiments in their garages, without aspiring to the status of high art.
Grant competition for camp organisers has been announced
26.02.2015
ABLV Charitable Foundation announces a grant competition for receipt of co-financing for the organisation of the programme “Let’s Help Them to Grow Up! Camps for Children and Families in 2015-2016” from 1 May 2015 to 30 November 2016.
The government and NGOs meet to discuss the priorities in 2015
24.02.2015
On Wednesday, 25 February, Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma, sector ministers, the Non-Governmental Organisations and NGOs that signed Collaboration Memorandum with the Cabinet of Ministers met to discuss the most important issues for the NGO sector in 2015.
The first steps in the operation of the ABLV Charitable Foundation “New Riga” programme
18.02.2015
On 18 February 2015 at Kaļķu Street 12/14 in the Old Town of Riga, a press conference took place, which was organised by the ABLV Charitable Foundation in collaboration with the organisation “Kalku & Sides”, and attended by the Foundation’s Member of the Board Romans Surnačovs, as well as the Deputy Chairman of Riga City Council Andris Ameriks and “Baltic Re Group” Company and Council Representative Giovanni Dalla Zonca.
The charitable campaign has concluded with total donations of EUR 1,323,097
16.02.2015
For the eighth year in a row, the corporate charitable foundation ABLV Charitable Foundation organised a Christmas charitable campaign, in collaboration with ABLV Bank, during which ABLV Bank’s employees and clients were invited to make donations, along with any member of the general public, wishing to support the Foundation’s goals.
The foundation welcomes a “shadow” to its premises on “Shadow Day”
12.02.2015
On 11 February, ABLV Charitable Foundation welcomed a “shadow” under the auspices of the “Shadow Day” careers education event.
“Latvian Landscape” at the Mark Rothko Art Centre
11.02.2015
On Friday, 13 February at 16:00, the Mark Rothko Art Centre in Daugavpils will host the opening of the photo exhibition “Latvian Landscape”, which the ABLV Charitable Foundation is supporting under the auspices of its programme “Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions”.
An exhibition supported by our Foundation is to open in Brussels
05.02.2015
On 12 February, the BOZAR Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels will host the opening of the exhibition “Visionary Structures. From Johansons to Johansons” (“From Ioganson to Johansons”), which the ABLV Charitable Foundation supported under the auspices of the programme “Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions”.
The Foundation’s Gift to Latvia’s Libraries
04.02.2015
ABLV Charitable Foundation is presenting 671 art publications to more than 400 of Latvia’s public and art school libraries to augment their collections.
Hardijs Lediņš’ 60th Anniversary Year
20.01.2015
Under the auspices of ABLV Charitable Foundation’s programme “Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions”, in 2015 ABLV Charitable Foundation is supporting a programme of events arranged by the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art (LCCA) specially dedicated to Hardijs Lediņš, a legendary multimedia artist and electronic music pioneer in Latvia.
Donation received during the Christmas Charitable Campaign: EUR 278 232.
04.01.2015
For the eighth year in a row, in partnership with ABLV Bank, ABLV Charitable Foundation is organising a Christmas charitable campaign, in which ABLV Bank employees and clients as well as members of the general public who wish to support the foundation's objectives are invited to make donations.
Grant Competition Results
03.01.2015
Many thanks to everybody who took part in the 2nd stage of the “Contemporary Art Exhibitions and Events in 2014 and 2015” grant competition organised by the ABLV Charitable Foundation!
The Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art Committee of Experts has Been Formed
17.12.2014
The Latvian Ministry of Culture and the Foundation of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art have agreed on the members of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art Expert Committee. The Committee is made up of representatives of the Ministry of Culture and the founders of the Foundation - the ABLV Charitable Foundation and the Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation. The first meeting of the committee, that was also attended by the Minister of Culture, Dace Melbārde and the Chairman of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation, Ernests Bernis, to agree on a schedule of activities for 2015, took place on the 18th of December.
“Arterritory Conversations” No.3
05.11.2014
We are pleased to announce that the third edition of the art and culture website Arterritory.com has printed publication “Arterritory Conversations”, which has been compiled with the support of ABLV Charitable Foundation’s operating field "Education”.
The programme “Children’s Summer Camps 2012-2014” has concluded
02.11.2014
Our three year collaboration with the camp organisers under the auspices of the programme “LET’S HELP THEM TO GROW UP!” has come to a successful conclusion.
The Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art Will be Built in Riga with Private Financing
30.10.2014
Yesterday, on the 30th of October, in a formal ceremony at Pulkveža Brieža iela 28a, The Minister of Culture of the Republic of Latvia Dace Melbārde and the Board Members of the Foundation of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art – Ināra and Boriss Teterevs, Ernests Bernis and Oļegs Fiļs signed a memorandum of understanding about the building of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art.
A New Foundation for the Establishment of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art
27.10.2014
With the objective of establishing a building for the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art, ABLV Charitable Foundation and the Boris and Ināra Teterev Foundation have established a new foundation: Foundation of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art.
“The Big Looking Glass” Augments The Contemporary Art Exhibiton
26.10.2014
On 16 October this year, the Eastern Latvia Creative Services Centre “Zeimuļs” hosted the launch of the education programme “The Big Looking Glass” supported by ABLV Charitable Foundation.
The annual grant competition has been announced
09.10.2014
ABLV Charitable Foundation has announced its annual grant competition for the awarding of co-financing for organising professional contemporary art exhibitions and events from 5 January 2015 to 9 December 2015.
“Contemporary Latvian Painting” at the Mark Rothko Art Centre
25.09.2014
The exhibition “Contemporary Latvian Painting”, which is on view until 12 November at Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre, has been organised with support from the ABLV Charitable Foundation.
The Association “Sadzirdi.lv” Has Been Registered
16.09.2014
On Wednesday, 3 September, "Sadzirdi.lv", an association for the support of people with impaired hearing was formed, and will defend the interests of a socially vulnerable community, i.e. that of people with impaired hearing.
Photo exhibition “Latvia’s Little Castles of Light”
28.08.2014
On 28 August, the Castle of Light’s Mezzanine hosted the opening of a photo exhibition entitled “Latvia’s Little Castles of Light” and the launch of a companion catalogue, both of which are supported by ABLV Charitable Foundation.
“Pārmīt” - an Exhibition of Diploma Works by Graduates of the Art Academy of Latvia
07.08.2014
For the fifth year in a row, ABLV Charitable Foundation is collaborating with the Art Academy of Latvia, supporting the organisation of an exhibition of the diploma works of Master’s programme students, as well as the publication of the yearbook.
"You’re One of Us!" – a Camp for Kids with Hearing Problems
02.07.2014
From 27-29 June 2014, for the second year in a row, a summer camp was held in Carnikava that attracted families from all over Latvia, whose children have received digital hearing aids presented by the ABLV Charitable Foundation.
Visionary Structures. From Ioganson to Johansons
01.07.2014
“Visionary Structures. From Ioganson to Johansons”, an exhibition arranged with support from the ABLV Charitable Foundation, is on show at the Latvian National Library until 6 August.
Olga Chernysheva’s Exhibition at the Rīga Art Space
28.06.2014
Until 24 August, Rīga Art Space is hosting an exhibition of the works of Olga Chernysheva, which has been arranged with the support of the ABLV Charitable Foundation within the parameters of the art grant competition.
Contemporary Solutions for Contemporary Art
13.05.2014
ABLV Charitable Foundation has created an interactive version of the exhibition "...for an occurrence to become an adventure..." – a 360 degree virtual tour of the exhibition.
ABLV Charitable Foundation Greets "the Bearers of Light"
11.05.2014
The Foundation presents an award to the Latvia’s five most selfless and active parish librarians.
The Foundation’s Gift to Latvia’s Libraries
15.04.2014
534 art books have been presented to more than 400 Latvian public and art school libraries.
The Foundation’s Results for 2013
23.03.2014
In 2013, ABLV Charitable Foundation Supported Over 40 Public Benefit Initiatives.
The Ministry of Culture and AS Diena Express Their Gratitude to the Foundation
12.03.2014
ABLV Charitable Foundation receives a diploma of gratitude from the Ministry of Culture and AS Diena for its participation in and support of public education.
Rīga City Council Expresses its Gratitude to ABLV Bank
20.02.2014
Rīga City Council thanks us for helping the victims of the Zolitūde tragedy.
The Contemporary Art Grant Competition Organised by ABLV Charitable Foundation Has Ended
12.02.2014
The contemporary art grant competition organised by ABLV Charitable Foundation has ended.
At the Conclusion of the Donation Campaign "Let’s Help Children!". Donations Total EUR 334,866
11.02.2014
For the seventh year in a row, in collaboration with ABLV Bank, ABLV Charitable Foundation has organised a Christmas Campaign.
ABLV Charitable Foundation Receives a Significant Donation from the Boris and Ināra Teterev Foundation
17.12.2013
On Friday, 13 December, an agreement was signed between ABLV Charitable Foundation and the Boris and Ināra Teterev Foundation for a donation of LVL 50,000 to the programme “Let’s Help the Victims of 21.11.”.
ABLV Charitable Foundation Has a New Brand and Homepage
16.12.2013
The end of 2013 was busy for ABLV Charitable Foundation not only because it was busy organising its now traditional charitable campaign “Let’s Help Children!”, but also due to the launch of its new visual identity – a new, bright and stable brand has been created for the Foundation.
ABLV Charitable Foundation Will Provide Support to Children of the Families of Victims of the Zolitūde Tragedy
02.12.2013
ABLV Charitable Foundation will provide support to children from the families of victims of the Zolitūde tragedy.
Grant Competition for Organising Contemporary Art Exhibitions and Events in 2014-2015
30.11.2013
ABLV Charitable Foundation has announced its annual competition for the awarding of co-financing for organising contemporary art exhibitions and events from 15 February 2014 to 31 December 2015.
Educational Project Implemented as Part of the Exhibition “...for an occurrence to become an adventure...” Ends
21.11.2013
From 20 September - 27 October 2013, an educational project organised by ABLV Charitable Foundation took place under the auspices of “…for an occurrence to become an adventure…”, the exhibition of the collection of contemporary art works formed by ABLV Bank, in the form of an interactive, educational game for secondary school pupils, which saw Rīga Art Space welcome 252 previously booked groups of schoolchildren.
kim? Exhibition Hall Will Host the Opening of Exhibitions by Armands Zelčs and a Group of Lithuanian Artists
20.11.2013
On 29 November, with the support of ABLV Charitable Foundation, “kim?” Exhibition Hall will host the opening of Armands Zelčs’ exhibition “Trails of Fading Landscapes” and “Underground”, a group show by Lithuanian artists.
A Modern Technology-Based Educational Game for 9th-12th Grade Pupils
27.10.2013
By popular demand, the educational project implemented by ABLV Charitable Foundation in the form of a modern technology-based educational game for 9th–12th grade schoolchildren has been extended. The game is now available on the Internet.
The Rīgas Laiks Festival
22.10.2013
Within the parameters of the 2013 grant programme, ABLV Charitable Foundation is supporting the Rīgas Laiks Festival.
Contemporary Art Exhibition “...for an occurrence to become an adventure...” on Show for Just One More Week
20.10.2013
For just one more week, “...for an occurrence to become an adventure...”, the exhibition of ABLV Bank’s collection of contemporary art will be on view at Rīga Art Space. And for just one more week, the exhibition will be visited by secondary school pupils who will participate in the exhibition’s education project – interactive game. And just once more, on 25 October, viewers will have the chance to experience the theatrical performance “...for an occurrence to become an adventure...”.
Interview with the Organisers of the Education Project
09.10.2013
The organisers of the education project: Zanda Zilgalve, Lauris Bokišs and Laura Vesele were interviewed by Creative Museum Head Ineta Zelča-Simansone.
Late Breakfast at the Exhibition “...for an occurrence to become an adventure...”
08.10.2013
On Sunday, 13 October at 12.00, a late breakfast will take place at Rīga Art Space with some of the artists whose works are on show in the exhibition “...for an occurrence to become an adventure...” including Evelīna Deičmane, Maija Kurševa and Alnis Stakle. The conversation will be hosted by the exhibition’s curator Solvita Krese.
A Report on an Education Project Linked to the Exhibition "...for an occurrence to become an adventure..."
07.10.2013
In the series of reports on "Art Needs a Space" broadcast in the programme "It’s ALL Happening", there is also a report on an educational project linked to the exhibition "...for an occurrence to become an adventure...".
Arterritory Conversations about Contemporary Art
04.10.2013
In order to inform society about various current issues in contemporary art, the Foundation is supporting the arrangement of interviews with art experts that are published on the website: arterritory.com.
An Insight into the Creation of An Education Project
02.10.2013
One of the creators of the educational project – Lauris Bokišs – explains how a visit to the exhibition can become an adventure and reveals many elements of the interactive game.
The Opening of Gvido Kajons’ Exhibition
24.09.2013
From 3 October, Gvido Kajons’ exhibition will be on view at the Latvian Museum of Photography.
Support for Camp Managers and Teachers
14.09.2013
In order to develop the skills of camp managers and teachers in working with camp participants, the Foundation offers training to raise their qualifications.
Art Academy of Latvia Graduates’ Exhibitions
14.09.2013
The Foundation is supporting an exhibition of the diploma works of Master’s programme students from the Art Academy of Latvia and the publication of the exhibition catalogue.
Contemporary Art for Schoolchildren
14.09.2013
A unique, interactive educational project for 9th-12th Grade Schoolchildren that is part of an art exhibition.
The First International Ceramics Symposium “LANDescape” Has Ended
04.09.2013
Marked by a sizable exhibition at the Daugavpils Clay Art Centre and an unforgettable culmination – a sculptural fire show – in the courtyard of the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre, the first International Ceramics Symposium “LANDescape”, in which 25 artists from all over the world took part, has drawn to a close.
The New Theatre Festival Homo Novus
28.08.2013
With support from ABLV Charitable Foundation, the 10th International New Theatre Festival Homo Novus will take place in Rīga from 2-8 September.
An Exhibition of the Collection of Aleksandr Vasiljev at the Applied Arts and Design Museum
14.07.2013
The Applied Arts and Design Museum is currently hosting “From War to Peace. 1940s–1950s Fashion”, an exhibition of the collection of fashion historian Aleksandr Vasiljev.
Drawing Theatre in Camps
29.05.2013
Three different Drawing Theatre performances for summer camp participants and the general public.
"You’re One of Us!" – a Camp for Families of Children with Impaired Hearing
14.05.2013
From 28-30 June 2013, the Piejūra Boarding Primary School in Carnikava hosted a camp for families of children with impaired hearing.
Grants for Camp Organisers in 2013
14.05.2013
In 2013, grants were awarded in the amount of EUR 48,200 for the participation of 680 children and their family members in 30 camps.
Grants for Camp Organisers in 2012
14.10.2012
In 2012, grants were awarded in the amount EUR 39,634 for the participation of 505 children in 25 camps.

Programmes

Support for the Formation of the LMCA Collection

Support for Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Future

Useful

LET’S HELP THEM TO HEAR!

LET’S HELP THEM TO GROW UP!

Virtual tour of the exhibition “…for an occurrence to become an adventure...”

A MODERN TECHNOLOGY-BASED EDUCATIONAL GAME FOR 9TH-12TH GRADE PUPILS

Café Europa Riga

Educational Projects with Cultural Content

Latest news

On the restriction of the Foundation’s operations

ART AND EDUCATION PROJECT COMPETITION RESULTS

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CHILDREN AS PART OF THE EXHIBITION

2017 in Summary

The exhibition about the life before the Internet at the Latvian National Museum of Art

We invite you to take part in the Foundation’s Christmas Charitable Campaign!

ABLV Charitable Foundation has been recognised with an international award at the "Corporate Art Awards"

The Baltic Young Artist Award has been won by Katrīna Čemme

The graduate show will be on view at the Art Academy of Latvia

The Online Public Vote for the Baltic Young Artists Has Started

The Foundation has been nominated for the "Corporate Art Awards" international prize

Opening today - a new exhibition "White Walkers"

THE ANNUAL GRANT COMPETITION FOR EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS IS ANNOUNCED

The final stage of the design of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art is about to begin

A NEW KIDS’ PLAYGROUND HAS OPENED OUTSIDE RIGA CATHEDRAL WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE FOUNDATION

Exhibition from the collections of Alexandre Vassiliev "Children’s World. 18th – 20th Century"

A NEW PUBLICATION - ABLV CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 2016 ANNUAL REPORT

Cycle of Exhibitions “Divdabis”: Oļegs Tillbergs and Jānis Filipovičs

International Conference “We Are Museums 2017” in Riga

BLINDSPOTS, A SOLO EXHIBITION BY POLISH ARTIST ARTUR ŻMIJEWSKI GOES ON A VIEW AT THE MUSEUM

Call for Entries for the "Baltic Young Artist Award"

ABLV Charitable Foundation announces a competition for civic improvement projects in Central Riga

CYCLE OF EXHIBITIONS “DIVDABIS”: Atis Ieviņš and Inga Meldere

THIS SUMMER, SCHOOLCHILDREN CAN ENJOY FREE BEACH VOLLEYBALL TRAINING

THE LATVIAN EXHIBITION AT THE 57TH VENICE ART BIENNALE HAS BEEN OPENED

"SELF PUBLISH RIGA" program of events

Cycle of Exhibitions “Divdabis”: Jānis Borgs and Kaspars Groševs

An Awards Ceremony for Latvia’s Best Librarians

Camp Programme Grant Competition Results

A games labyrinth for kids will be created next to Riga Cathedral

Grant competition for camp organisers has been announced

An Informative Campaign “Do Ears Have Power?” is Launched on World Hearing Day

LIBRARIES RECEIVE GIFTS OF BOOKS DEDICATED TO ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Foundation Announces the Winners of the Grant Competition for Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Over EUR 1 Million have been donated to the Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Charitable Campaign

The title and the idea for the Latvian Pavilion at the 57th Venice Art Biennale have been announced

Juris Boiko. Salt Crystals

Every year in Latvia about 90 children need hearing aids

SYMPOSIUM "FIXING WHAT ISN'T BROKEN. WHAT IS RECONSTRUCTION IN CONTEMPORARY ART?"

BLURRY BOUNDARY - AN EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY ART ACADEMY OF LATVIA DIPLOMA CANDIDATES

The Baltic Young Artist Award is being awarded for the first time

The Annual Grant Competition is Announced

Raimonds Staprans. Five Paintings

Opening of D.Grantiņa and E.Gluhovs solo-exhibitions

8-9 September: Symposium “Cross-training: 10 Exercises to Shape a Museum”

The popular attraction “the Globe” returns to Jurmala’s urban environment

Exhibition from the fashion historian’s Alexandre Vassiliev collection "Tamed Nature"

NEW PUBLICATION - ABLV CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 2015 ANNUAL REPORT

ADJAYE ASSOCIATES + AB3D WIN THE LATVIAN MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DESIGN COMPETITION

In Riga, Over 100 Children Unveil a Fountain That is the Only One of its Kind in Europe

Foundation invites you to the opening of a unique interactive fountain

Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art Design Competition: Shortlisted design concepts showcased in online gallery

The architects will present seven versions of the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art

Launching Riga Photomonth 2016 central event – exhibition "Territories"

Miķelis Fišers Will Represent Latvia at the Venice Art Biennale

Miervaldis Polis. Illusion as Reality

2016 Camp Grant Competition Results

The Foundation Honours the Bearers of Light

Foundation announces a EUR 50 000 worth grant competition for improving the Riga city centre

Recognition for nurturing understanding of contemporary art and culture in Latvia

Iveta Vaivode’s and Arturs Riņķis’s Exhibition “Journey to the Nowhere”

Visit of international architects to Riga marks the beginning of design competition for the LMCA

The 2015 Christmas Charitable Campaign resulted in donations worth a total of EUR 482,534

“The Great Magnifying Glass” opens at Riga Art Space

The Foundation’s Gift to Latvia’s Libraries

Seven-strong shortlist announced for the Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art Design Competition

Grant Competition Results

EUR 393 949 have been donated during the Christmas Charitable campaign