Invitation to Participate
Southern Space
First International Symposium
For Painting and Watercolors
The Joy of Watercolors
Aswan
Friday, January 10, 2026

Organizers
House of Art
Adil Kebaida Studio
Cairo - Aswan
Fekra Cultural Center - Aswan
Art from the People Foundation
For the People
Luxor West Bank

Location
The distinctive Aswan space, with its breathtaking natural scenery and rich dialogue, from the waterfall to the rocks and the ancient footsteps of our ancestors.

The Idea
To establish a professional meeting for exchanging experiences and developing skills for beginners in the field of watercolor painting and creating a visual dialogue with the stunning natural landscape.

Introductory Event
Evenings of entertainment and folk performances, folk dance and music, showcasing the talents and creativity of participants, documentation of participating works and a brief overview of the participating artist's career, sports and promotional competitions for the final exhibition of the symposium's outcomes in Aswan and Cairo, sponsored by Egyptian cultural institutions.
Free time for shopping.

General Program and Activities
Daily practical program: Indoor painting and drawing With a fully equipped outdoor drawing studio

Excursions around Aswan for drawing and painting landscapes

Special program for amateur artists
Visits to archaeological sites, museums, and traditional markets

Intellectual and critical discussions and film screenings

Accommodation
At the Fekra Cultural Center Hostel
Land of the Cataract
To ensure authenticity and modernity

Hospitality
Two main meals per day
Fish included
Hospitality
Hospitality

Sponsors
Website: Art Connection
Riyadh - Cairo
Dr. Kamal Hashim Museum of Contemporary Sudanese Art (under construction)
Sudan
Those wishing to participate should contact us via:

00201009411722
00966505656764
00201018566266

To facilitate participation
To clarify all necessary details
Best regards