Cairo is set to host the third edition of the Empower Her Art Forum (EHAF) at the Grand Egyptian Museum from May 16 to 20, 2024. Organized by the Art Today Foundation for Arts, the international event celebrates female artistic talent and promotes women's empowerment through art. Held under the patronage of Egypt's Ministries of Culture, Youth & Sports, Environment, Tourism and Antiquities, and Social Solidarity, this year's forum will feature over 200 female artists from more than 35 countries. The event offers a diverse program that includes a visual arts exhibition, panel discussions, live painting sessions, and professional-led workshops. Artist Sherine Badr, Founder and CEO of Art Today Foundation, emphasized the forum's mission to provide a transformative platform for female artists. "We are not only celebrating creativity, we are striving to empower female artists and give them the recognition they deserve," she said. This edition of EHAF places a special focus on inclusivity, integrating people with disabilities both as artists and participants. The event's programming reflects themes of cultural exchange, justice, peace, and gender equality. A significant milestone this year will be the signing of a cooperation protocol between the Art Today Foundation and the Women's Museum in Bonn, Germany. As part of the agreement, five Egyptian female visual artists will receive travel grants to further their careers abroad. EHAF 2025 is supported by a range of prominent institutions, including UNHCR, UN Women, the Spanish Embassy, the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo, and the Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center. EgyptAir serves as the official carrier. Open to the public, the forum invites all art lovers to explore a powerful intersection of creativity and advocacy for women worldwide.
