Dawar El Fnoon
Egypt
Performing Arts
Dawar El Fnoon is a cultural center founded in Minia in 2012. It is an attempt to promote the advancement of arts in Upper Egypt, where artistic and cultural centers are far and few between. The center seeks to preserve the local artistic heritage and create artistic and cultural spaces where artists can experiment, present their creative works, acquire the skills that match their artistic talents and network with other artists.

Dawar El Fnoon
Egypt
Performing Arts
Dawar El Fnoon is a cultural center founded in Minia in 2012. It is an attempt to promote the advancement of arts in Upper Egypt, where artistic and cultural centers are far and few between. The center seeks to preserve the local artistic heritage and create artistic and cultural spaces where artists can experiment, present their creative works, acquire the skills that match their artistic talents and network with other artists.

Grantee

Abbara
Abbara Top-up Grant
2021

Grantee

Abbara
Abbara Support Initiative
2020

Participant

Tandem Shaml
Partner Forum
2016
Representative: Beshoy Helmi

Grantee

Tandem Shaml
Projects Phase
2016
El Akl Theatre Festival Project - a partnership between Tom Finlay representing Terra Nova Productions, and Beshoy Helmi representing Dawar El Fnoon
Dawar El Fnoon (Minya, Egypt) and Terra Nova Productions (Belfast, Northern Ireland) produced the El Akl theatre Festival in Minya during July 2017. This two-day festival was created by emerging artists in Belfast and Minya and involved live and filmed theater, inspired by ideas around food and power.

Grantee

Madad
2015
Al Khayma project
Coordinating and organizing three theater festivals in different locations within Minya Governorate (Malawi Center – Beni Mazar Center – Abu Qares Center), which are among the most underserved areas in the region. These festivals will feature performances inspired by the "Nawafiz" Festival. Opportunities will also be provided for other theater groups and additional performances to participate in the "Khayma Festivals." This project serves as an extension and continuation of support for independent theater troupes, reinforcing their presence in new locations and promoting the dissemination of art in underserved areas. It aims to deepen the belief in spreading art to all communities and to connect independent troupes with new audiences where they can showcase their work. Additionally, the project encourages young people and groups within these centers to grow artistically and express their issues and creativity in their unique ways