The Board of Directors of the Ria Keburia Foundation plays a vital role in shaping the foundation’s strategic direction and upholding its commitment to the Georgian contemporary art scene. The selected board provides governance, oversight, and creative insight that guide the foundation’s mission to support experimental artistic practices and foster global cross-cultural dialogue.

Board members not only ensure the responsible stewardship of resources but also act in pursuit of the foundation’s vision—building networks, supporting curatorial initiatives, and helping the foundation amplify its impact both locally and internationally.

Missions of the Board:

• Promote regional and inter-city exchanges to bridge cultural gaps within the country (exchange programs, local and international AIR).
• Highlight and celebrate Georgia’s diverse cultural heritage and contemporary art scenes through joint communications.
• Use art as a medium to foster social cohesion and community engagement.
• Collaborate with allied institutions to advocate for stronger public support, funding, and favorable policies for the arts.
• Present a united voice on cultural issues to local and international donors, sponsors, and business partners.
• Act as transitional platforms to build relationships with artists, galleries, museums, and cultural institutions abroad.
• Facilitate partnerships and collaborations to promote the foundation’s mission globally.
• Help identify and support emerging artists and art initiatives locally and internationally.
• Collect and build a strong collection of Georgian art.
• Create a lasting cultural heritage.
• Oversee and support exchange programs that enable artists, scholars, and cultural workers to travel and collaborate internationally.
• Secure funding and partnerships to sustain exchange programs, including support from private beneficiaries.
• Evaluate and expand the impact of cultural exchange initiatives on both local and global art communities.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-cultural dialogue.
• Identify key international collectors who are interested in the type of art your foundation supports (local artists, specific styles, cultural themes).
• Loan artworks to collectors.
• Oversee and support exchange programs that allow artists, scholars, and cultural workers to travel and collaborate internationally.
• Secure funding and partnerships to sustain exchange programs, including support from private beneficiaries.
• Evaluate and expand the impact of cultural exchange initiatives on both local and global art communities.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-cultural dialogue.
• Participate in fundraising campaigns, grant applications, and events.
• Organize charity auctions to raise funds for the development of local artists and their activities (RIABID).
• Encourage and support joint programming — such as co-curated exhibitions, shared public art projects, or combined outreach campaigns (Kachreti).
• Help coordinate resource sharing, such as venues, technical equipment, or marketing platforms (Kachreti).
• Promote awareness of the foundation’s work through public speaking, media, and social platforms (Porakishvili Lectures).