Arts Council Azerbaijan, established in 2006, is a non-profit, independent platform for contemporary art. As a member of the International Arts Council Network, it promotes Azerbaijani art and culture through various public and social projects, working to strengthen the local art sector. The Council operates locally and internationally, shaping cultural policies and practices while increasing access to arts and culture. It collaborates with government bodies, diplomatic missions, and media outlets to execute initiatives that support the arts in Azerbaijan and foster greater cultural participation.