Ministry of Culture of Egypt Cultural Development Fund Aswan International Sculpture Symposium 31st Edition 4 January – 5 February 2027
Ministry of Culture of Egypt Cultural Development Fund 31st Edition Aswan International Sculpture Symposium
Application Period The 31st edition will take place from 4 January to 5 February 2027. Applications will be accepted from 11 October 2026 to 10 November 2026.
Submit a scale model of the proposed artwork (with the longest side measuring at least 25 cm), created using any suitable material. Include a curriculum vitae (CV), photographs of three previous works, a copy of your national ID card, and a recent personal photograph. - The Fund covers travel for Egyptian artists (from Cairo to Aswan and back) and provides full hotel accommodation. - Applications must be submitted in person at the Cultural Development Fund headquarters, located at the Traditional Crafts Center in Fustat.
- Submit photographs of the proposed model to be executed during this edition, taken from various angles. Include a curriculum vitae (CV), photographs of three previous works, a copy of your passport, and a recent personal photograph. - The Fund covers travel for international artists (from the capital of their home country to Aswan and back) and provides full hotel accommodation. General Terms and Conditions The volume of the artwork must not exceed 2 cubic meters. The youth workshop and the independent workshop will take place during the final three weeks of the symposium. The volume of an artwork created within the workshop must not exceed 1 cubic meter. Artists must be present at the symposium for the entire duration of the session. Participating artists are required to bring all the tools necessary for their work. The Fund will provide a per diem (pocket money) to Egyptian and international artists, as well as to workshop participants. Ownership of the works produced during the session shall belong to the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, represented by the Cultural Development Fund. The program includes a cultural excursion to various tourist landmarks.
