For a long time now I have believed in the immense importance and role of art, and its power and ability to create great changes in a world full of conflicts. For years I have been thinking of creating the Fayoum art center as a harbor of art, where artistic talents combine to create extraordinary art.

When the Fayoum art center was opened in 2006 it was a pleasure and an achievement to see my dream come true. I felt like there was a new hope being implanted in my life and hopefully the life of artists to come.

In 2007 I decided to create the winter academy as an annual experience where artists from different nationalities, ages and backgrounds can come together. In the winter academy artists live and work together and learn from one another in the form of workshops.

The Fayoum art center and winter academy have been wonderfully harmonious experiences with artists from different nationalities all over the world. Every year we will be trying to develop and excel our activities and events. I hope that you will join us one day.

Mohamed Abla
Founder & Director