SMOLART
SMOLART is a Russian Agency based in Moscow (Russia), specializing in the international artist management of individual artists, ensembles and projects primarily in the area of classical music and dance (ballet). The Agency was founded in 2009 [1] in Moscow, Russia. SMOLART Director is Mr. Sergei Molchanov.,[2][3]
SMOLART is the only Russian Agency accepted as a full member to the International Artist Managers' Association (IAMA) (as at 15.11.2012).[4]
In the focus
- opera and ballet projects with leading soloists of Bolshoi, Mariinsky (Kirov) and other famous theatres
- concerts of instrumentalists (pianists, violinists, cellists)
- folk and choral music
- tours of ballet companies
SMOLART offers to its foreign partners complete classical ballets, ballet gala performances, folk dance and songs performances, opera singers, instrumental and classical chamber music concerts.[5]
SMOLART services
SMOLART provides the following services[6]
- provides international representation for both Russian and foreign artists and performing companies
- assists promising young artists at the start of their career
- organizes tours, concerts and performances across Russia and in the republics of the former USSR.
- promotes individual artists and whole performances through Agency’s partners in Europe, Asia and North America
- assists its foreign partners in their Russian-based projects
Full service package for foreign partners in Russia (former USSR) includes[7]
- visa support for artists
- conclusion of a contract with a final promoter
- design and assistance in production of advertising materials and their distribution
- control over ticket sales
- organization of financial settlements and optimization of tax payments
Promotion of individual artists and performing groups includes[8]
- presentational webpage on SMOLART website in English and Russian languages with comprehensive information, photos and videos
- periodic news-letters on SMOLART projects and artists to the Agency’s partners worldwide
- distribution of promotional materials at the international conferences attended by the Agency
- Search and advise on the most appropriate international competitions and similar events for individual artists, registration and financial support [9]