OUR
STORY

 Founded in 2015, the Beirut Art Residency is dedicated to supporting the production and dissemination of contemporary art. Our program can be broken down into three main facets; residencies, local exhibitions and public interventions.

We provide both emerging and mid-career artists with the time and space to work. Artists are encouraged to venture beyond their usual practice while laying the groundwork for future projects. The outcome of the residency is a cross-cultural exchange, on the one hand bridging local residents of Beirut to a much wider, international discourse surrounding contemporary art, and on the other leaving a lasting impression on residents. BAR’s exhibition and public intervention programs enhance the approachability and dissemination of contemporary art.

The work we present is often experimental of nature, allowing artists to take a more conceptual approach with their practice. Ultimately, BAR’s activities strive to provide insight on the culturally rich Lebanese climate whilst creating a global network of meaningfully engaged artists.

 

MEET
THE
TEAM

 
Amar A. Zahr Founder and Co-Directoramar@beirutartresidency.com

Amar A. Zahr
Founder and Co-Director

amar@beirutartresidency.com

 
Nathalie Ackawi Partner and Co-Directornathalie@beirutartresidency.com

Nathalie Ackawi
Partner and Co-Director

nathalie@beirutartresidency.com

 
Christopher Rizkallah Design and Communications Managerchristopher@beirutartresidency.com

Christopher Rizkallah
Design and Communications Manager

christopher@beirutartresidency.com

Colette Mahoney Residency Managercolette@beirutartresidency.com

Colette Mahoney
Residency Manager

colette@beirutartresidency.com

Noha Khalifeh Residency Coordinatornoha@beirutartresidency.com

Noha Khalifeh
Residency Coordinator

noha@beirutartresidency.com

BAR | 2018 Fundraising Video