1999 – Graduated from the musicological department at the Yerevan State Conservatory after Komitas (YSCK) (with honour) (prof.: I. Tigranova) and Orchestral Department (violin) (prof.: K. Dombayev).

2002 – Graduated from the post-graduate course of the YSCK (prof.: A. Saryan).

2003 – Graduated from the post-graduate course of the Caucasus Institute, Journalism Department.

2018 – Obtained the Project Management Professional Diploma, PMP®.

2026 – Obtained the Executive MBA Diploma at University of York (UK) and University of Strasbourg (France).

Since 2025 – National Consultant of the Swedish Arts Grants Committee’s ArtNexus program.

For over 20 years had senior leadership roles within international organizations, leading multi-million-dollar initiatives across fifteen countries. His work spans the arts, education, governance, and civil society, with a geographical reach extending from the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe to the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

2002 – Dr. Tovmasyan earned his PhD in Arts from the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, advocating the thesis on “State Symphonic Orchestra of Armenia and the National Musical Culture”.

His professional practice seamlessly integrates interdisciplinary art initiatives with advocacy, research, and consultancy, focusing on the development of cultural policy and strategic programming for both the public and non-governmental sectors.

Dr. Tovmasyan has served as a guest lecturer in Cultural Policy and Arts Management at prestigious institutions worldwide, including the Cincinnati University (USA), the Conservatory of Music Carl Maria von Weber (Germany), the Caucasus Institute, Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema, Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory, and the Russian – Armenian University.

Dr. Tovmasyan has contributed over one hundred articles exploring the intersection of culture, policy, and society to various journals and periodicals, and has taken part in numerous scientific conferences at both the national and international levels.

Dr. Tovmasyan is the professional editor of several books and manuals, including:

The Right of Intellectual Property in Creative Sector (A. Davtian), 2024

Artworks Handling (G. Hakobyan), 2024

The State of Armenia’s Cultural and Creative Ecosystem AGBU’s Katapult Creative Accelerator Program, 2024

UNESCO Culture for Development Indicators for Armenia (technical and analytical report), 2017

Armenia Country Report for Preparatory Action “Culture in the EU’s External Relations”,  2014

Woodwind and Brass Instruments Performing Arts Methodology (V. Tovmasyan), 2014

Woodwind and Brass Instruments Performing Arts History (V. Tovmasyan), 2014

A Practical Guide to the European Union (C. Downes), 2011

A Practical Guide to Professional Communication (C. Downes), 2011

Career is More than Just a Job (H. Gevorgyan), 2011

Brass and Wind Instruments (V. Tovmasyan), 2011

Ways of Employer Engagement in Vocational Education and Training System (H. Gevorgyan), 2010

Matching Needs (Employer and Learner Perceptions of Vocational Education and Training in the Hospitality Sector. South Caucasus VET Survey), 2009

Contour of Life. Michael Khachatryan Valentine Tovmasyan, 2004

Since 2014 – has been an Expert at the Armenian Cinema Foundation.

Since 2025 – has been an Expert at the ASA Advocacy Society for the Arts

Since 2026 – Dr. Tovmasyan has been a member of the Public Council adjunct to the Minister of MESCS RA.

Dr. Tovmasyan is a member of several prominent professional bodies – including the Journalists Union of Armenia, Society for Music Theory (SMT), European Seminar in Ethnomusicology (ESEM), International network for contemporary performing arts (IETM), Adult Education and Lifelong Learning Association, International Program Evaluation Network, CULTURELINK Network.