Biruchiy contemporary art project (Ukrainian: Міжнародний симпозіум сучасного мистецтва «Бірючий», Ukrainian pronunciation: [miʒnɑˈrɔdnɪj sɪmˈpɔzium suˈt͡ʃɑsnɔɦɔ mɪsˈtɛt͡stβ̞ɑ biˈrut͡ʃɪj]) is a leading event of contemporary art in Ukraine. It was founded in 2006 by the civic organization Association of Contemporary Art Researchers. The project is held annually in May and September on the Biruchiy Island, located in the Azov Sea. Since 2015, its geography has expanded to other regions of Ukraine. Ten seasons of Biruchiy contemporary art project were attended by 153 artists and 9 art groups from 11 countries. Since 2014, a part of participants goes to Italy.