"Here is Cairo"… A Rendezvous with Art, with Details Awaiting Their Moment of Revelation

Ostraca for Arts and Development is preparing to launch "Here is Cairo," taking place from March 22 to 30, 2027—an artistic event whose specific details are being kept under wraps, to be unveiled gradually.
This initial announcement reveals the event’s name and dates, leaving many questions unanswered about what awaits the audience and how Cairo itself will become an integral part of an experience whose full contours are yet to be disclosed.
The first surprise to be shared is the selection of Palestine as the guest of honor for "Here is Cairo"—a tribute to its creative spirit and its profound cultural and human presence.

Ostraca for Arts and Development invites artists from Egypt, the Arab world, and across the globe to participate in "Here is Cairo"—an artistic gathering that bridges diverse experiences and cultures, celebrating creativity in all its forms.

Because art has the power to bring us together… and because Cairo deserves a gathering worthy of your creative vision.

Submissions are now open across a wide range of disciplines, including the visual arts, cinema, and music:

• Visual Arts: Painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, graphic arts, photography, installation art, mixed media, digital art, and other related visual disciplines.

• Cinema: Short narrative films, documentaries, animation, as well as artistic and experimental films.

• Music: Instrumental performance, singing, and composition; open to independent artists and musical ensembles. From the heart of Cairo, we invite you to a gathering where paintings, sculptures, cinematic works, and musical compositions converge—a dialogue between art forms designed to offer the audience a rich and diverse experience.

To Egyptian artists: Cairo awaits your creativity.
To Arab artists: Here is a space where your voices can come together.
To international artists: Welcome to Cairo—a city of art, history, and vibrant life.

To apply, please contact Ostraca and submit an artist profile, along with images of your work, links to your films, or musical samples—depending on your field—to receive further details and application requirements.

Terms, conditions, and participation guidelines apply. All submissions will be subject to review and selection based on the specific criteria for each category, in addition to other organizational regulations.
Let us join hands to create a presence worthy of art… and a gathering worthy of Cairo.

HERE CAIRO | March 20–30, 2027
Organized by Ostraca Arts & Development

mh.ostraca@gmail.com

Press Release

Ostraca Announces “HERE CAIRO”… A Gathering of Visual Arts, Cinema, and Music in March 2027, with the State of Palestine as Guest of Honor

Ostraca Arts & Development announces the organization of the event “HERE CAIRO,” taking place from March 20 to 30, 2027, in Cairo. The event is open to Egyptian, Arab, and international artists, bringing together the visual arts, cinema, and music. The State of Palestine serves as the guest of honor at the exhibition—a celebration of Palestinian art in all its forms, in recognition of its contributions to the Arab and global cultural landscape, its role in expressing identity and preserving memory and heritage, and its embodiment of the values ​​of life, hope, and belonging.

The event highlights Palestinian art through the visual and fine arts, sculpture, cinema, and music, showcasing the diversity of Palestinian creative endeavors and providing a space for artistic exchange and connection between Palestinian artists and their peers from Egypt and across the globe.

Drawing inspiration from the spirit, history, and cultural presence of Cairo, "Here is Cairo" ("Huna Al-Qahira") offers a space where artists from various generations, schools, and cultures can converge. It is a venue where artistic experiences coexist, fostering a dialogue with the public about art and its profound relationship with humanity and place.

The event invites participation across a wide spectrum of fine and visual arts—including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, graphic arts, photography, installation art, and mixed media—as well as submissions in cinema and music, subject to the specific nature of each entry and the established organizational and technical requirements.

Through this event, Ostraca aims to strengthen connections between Egyptian artists and their international counterparts, provide a platform for showcasing contemporary work, and encourage interaction between the visual arts, cinema, and music as part of a diverse cultural program.

This initiative is a continuation of Ostraca’s ongoing work in organizing international art exhibitions, forums, and events—connecting creativity with place and building bridges for cultural and artistic exchange. The company invites artists interested in participating to submit their work and proposals for consideration within the program. Further details regarding organizational arrangements, submission procedures, and the program itself will be announced in due course via Ostraca’s official channels.

All submissions are subject to the terms, conditions, and rules governing participation, as well as the established procedures for selection and technical or organizational approval.

"Here is Cairo"… where the diverse languages ​​of art are united by a single city.
Issued by: Ostraca Arts & Development