The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia have organized the ArtExpo-2010 art exhibition for the second time.  Over fifty organizations were presented at  Artists' Union of Armenia on February 12th and 13th of 2010. This year «Naregatsi»  Art Institute presented its' achievements of the previous 2009 year; events organized for different occasions, publications, meeting, various educational projects and upcoming working plan for the 2010 year. The president of the Republic of Armenia  Serzh Sargsyan visited the festival as well. He met with the representatives of the organizations and learned about their areas of interests as well as upcoming projects.
Within the Art Expo 2010 exhibitions the Ministry of Culture had nominated 3 prizes, which were handed to the winner organizations at end of the two day event. 
The “Naregatsi” Art Institute was given the prize for the best pavilion during the ArtExpo - 2010 Art exhibition.
Minister Hasmik Poghosyan indicated that by nominating NAI  they  mostly have taken into consideration a few important points. She mentioned that this organization has repeatedly proved its devotion to the work for the development and observance of our art and culture. “Naregatsi” Art Institute is from those unique cultural organizations whose presence has significant impact on our reality...
This union does not only promote what is popular, but   always looks for something unique, something hidden, creating a chain of cultural and historical values.

The prize for the most visited pavilion was given to Hovhannes Tumanyan's museum.
The “Hayfest” international theatrical festival received the vote of the visitors.