Townhouse Gallery of contemporary art
The Townhouse Gallery of contemporary art is an independent non-profit arts institution dedicated to expanding the parameters of public discourse and the independent arts in Egypt and the region. The Townhouse has been catalytic in the development of independent visual and performance arts in Egypt and serves as one of the region's most important access points for international artistic exchange. The gallery offers year-round curated exhibitions, theatre and music performances and a curated film programme. The gallery's Outreach Programme coordinates the use of rehearsal space and offers educational programmes for underserved local constituencies, including working children, people hailing from refugee contexts and women in Upper Egypt. Townhouse also organizes the annual PhotoCairo festival and the Open Studio Project.
The gallery's mission and self-conceptualization are fundamentally informed by its relationship with surrounding communities and local constituencies and the development of local capacity is central to its mandate.
Triangle Arts Trust
Triangle Arts Trust, a registered UK charity, was founded by Sir Anthony Caro and Robert Loder in 1982. Triangle initiates and facilitates an international network of artist-led workshops and residencies which engage audiences through public events and exhibitions. Each workshop is organised by a Working Group of local artists responsible for both fund-raising and logistics. These activities build confidence and self-reliance and attract voluntary input from the local community. Over 2,500 artists have participated in the network’s workshops, residencies and exhibitions over the past two decades. Triangle now offers nine associated studio buildings hosting international residencies, exhibitions, education programmes and off-site events workshops on a continuing basis in over 20 countries.This network is continually expanding to include new workshops, residencies and studios that are being established in the coming year in China, Taiwan, Australia, Bangladesh, Scotland and Ghana. Open Studio 2006 will serve as a platform for launching a Triangle programme in Egypt.