Haven for Artists - Creativity Pioneers Fund
Applied arts Education and research Literary arts Performative arts Visual arts

Haven for Artists

Haven for Artists (HFA) is a cultural feminist organization in Beirut, Lebanon, supporting art and activism at the intersection of intersectional feminism, gender and racial justice, and decolonial practices. Founded in 2011 by artists and activists, it began hosting festivals, residencies, and exhibitions for local and regional artists. Now, Haven operates as an art house and safe space, promoting freedom of expression and providing resources for marginalized communities.

Haven for Artists

Haven for Artists (HFA) is a cultural feminist organization in Beirut, Lebanon, supporting art and activism at the intersection of intersectional feminism, gender and racial justice, and decolonial practices. Founded in 2011 by artists and activists, it began hosting festivals, residencies, and exhibitions for local and regional artists. Now, Haven operates as an art house and safe space, promoting freedom of expression and providing resources for marginalized communities.

Social challenges

 Democracy and social justice
 Human rights
 Quality education and cultural accessibility

Sectors

Performative arts
Applied arts
Education and research
Visual arts
Literary arts

Audience types

Migrants, asylum seekers, refugees, immigrants
Youth
Cultural practitioners
Women
Racialized groups
LGBTQAI+ communities

Activities

Education and training
Advocacy and storytelling
Archiving and documentation
Artistic practices
Cultural heritage preservation
Network building

Countries

Lebanon

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56 of 151 Pioneers