Art Fest 1st republican youth open festival will kick off on May 13 in Armenia. The event will cover several areas of arts, including theater, cinema and visual arts.

During May 4 press conference, festival director Erik Barseghyan noted that the event aims to eliminate the differences between the youth of Yerevan and provinces.

The event will bring together over 130 participants from the capital and provinces.

Mr. Barseghyan voiced hope that the event will bear a continuous nature, with the best works to be showcased also in provinces.