WINTER ACADEMY

THE ANNUAL WINTER ACADEMY WAS FOUNDED BY EGYPTIAN ARTIST MOHAMED ABLA IN 2006. THE IDEA WAS INSPIRED BY THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER ACADEMY IN SALZBURG, WHERE ABLA TAUGHT FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THE ACADEMY IS AN OPEN GATE FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE ON A COMMON ARTISTIC GROUND. AN EXPANDED STUDIO FOR ARTISTS TO MEET, COLLABORATE AND INTERACT TO DEVELOP NEW IDEAS.

SPECIAL ATMOSPHERE

THE ART CENTER IN PARTICULAR AND TUNIS VILLAGE IN GENERAL PROVIDE A VERY SPECIAL LOCATION. THE OASIS ON THE SHORES OF A LAKE AND THE ADOBE BRICK BUILT CENTER MAKE THE ATMOSPHERE PHENOMENAL FOR THE ARTISTIC FLOW AND THE PERSONAL WELLBEING.

ASSORTED LECTURERS

EACH YEAR WE PUT A LOT OF EFFORT IN CHOOSING LECTURERS. THE TEACHING IS NOT COMPENSATED FINANCIALLY, WHICH ON THE ONE HAND SHOWS THE DEDICATION AND LOVE TO THE ART FROM THE TEACHERS, AND ON THE OTHER HAND ALLOWS US TO OFFER ECONOMICAL EDUCATION TO THE PARTICIPANTS.

PECULIAR COMMUNITY

THE GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS THAT COME TOGETHER EACH YEAR IS VERY DIVERSE. THE COLLECTIVE MEALS AND THE DAY TO DAY TOGETHERNESS MAKE THE GROUPS MELT TOGETHER. LONG LASTING FRIENDSHIPS AND UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES ARE GUARANTEED.

CLOSING EXHIBITION

EACH YEAR AFTER THE WINTER ACADEMY WE ORGANIZE A CLOSING EXHIBITION IN CAIRO. SELECTED WORKS CREATED DURING THE COURSES WILL BE EXHIBITED. THE ARTWORKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE WITH MOST OF THE RETAIL GOING DIRECTLY TO THE ARTIST. DUE TO CORONA SITUATION THIS IS STILL UNDER NEGOTIATIONS BUT WE ARE DOING OUR UTMOST TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.

THE WINTER ACADEMY WILL START ON THE 5TH OF FEBRUARY TILL THE 11TH OF MARCH. DURING THESE FIVE WEEKS, SELECTED TUTORS WILL OFFER COURSES. INTERESTED ARTISTS CAN JOIN FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE COURSE OR ATTEND SEVERAL COURSES. THE WORKSHOPS ARE FREE. PARTICIPANTS COVER THEIR TRANSPORTATION, ACCOMMODATION AND SHARED MEALS COSTS. WORKING MATERIALS ARE THE PARTICIPANTS’ RESPONSIBILITY. IN CERTAIN CASES SPECIAL MATERIAL WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CENTER AND THE PRICE WILL BE COMMUNICATED.

EVERY CLASS WILL INCLUDE VIDEO AND MEDIA PRESENTATIONS AND FEEDBACK MEETINGS. SPECIAL TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES CAN BE ORGANIZED AT EXTRA COSTS. EACH ATTENDED WORKSHOP WILL BE REWARDED BY A CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE.

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