Arts & Dialogue
Short Description
An artistic project combined a workshop and an exhibition aimed at creating a space for exchange and collaboration among artists from Europe and the Arab world.
About the Project
“Arts & Dialogue” was an artistic project that merged artistic production with cultural exchange, bringing together artists from Jordan, the Arab world, and Europe in a shared experience lasting one week.
The event was held at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts and included a five-day intensive workshop followed by a group exhibition showcasing the participants’ work.
The project provided a space for dialogue and exchange between artists from different backgrounds and contexts, contributing to building professional relationships that continued after the event. The proceeds from the exhibited artworks were allocated to support charitable initiatives.
Project Objectives
- Enhanced cultural exchange between artists from Europe and the Arab world
- Provided a space for artistic dialogue and collaboration
- Supported joint artistic production
- Connected art with social causes through cultural initiatives
Timeline
- Five-day artistic workshop
- Final exhibition opened to the public
Target Audience
- Professional visual artists
- Practitioners in the cultural sector
- Audiences interested in contemporary art
- Individuals interested in international cultural exchange
Process / Schedule
Workshop
The workshop formed a space for intensive exchange between the artists, who worked collectively on developing artistic ideas and projects within a collaborative environment based on dialogue and shared expertise.
Exhibition
The project concluded with a group exhibition showcasing the artworks produced during the workshop, presented in a manner reflecting the diversity of artistic and cultural backgrounds of the participants. Proceeds were allocated to support charitable initiatives.
Participants
- Artists from Jordan, Germany, Austria, Greece, France, the Netherlands, Syria, and Iraq
- Nicholas Mboya (Germany/Kenya)
Artist Nicholas Mboya, who was invited by Goethe-Institut Jordan to participate in the “Arts & Dialogue” exhibition, in front of the artwork he created for the exhibition. | © European Union, 2025
Partners
- Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
- Delegation of the European Union to Jordan
- EU National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC)