Partners

Studio 8 is an independent dance space based in Amman, Jordan. Through nurturing experimentation, creating and producing original artworks, fostering the development of emerging artists, sparking dialogue, and working closely with local communities, Studio 8 contributes to Jordan’s performing art ecosystem and emerges as a central organization in the development of contemporary dance in Jordan.

IDEA Festival is a Jordan-based festival that devotes its program to dialogue and exchange between Jordan and the global art and culture scene. The festival aims to bring together international and local artists and cultural practitioners, to embark on a journey of exploration with movement, body, and voice, the harmony of art, science and anthropology, ecological awareness, and more-than-human-relationships, in search for new approaches to art and cultural practices in an increasingly plural society.

WUJŪD is a nascent contemporary art foundation and experiential platform born in Aqaba, Jordan, at the heart of Ayla Oasis. Its name carries meaning; wujūd in Arabic signifies presence, essence, and becoming.  That spirit of becoming defines the foundation: WUJŪD is more than a cultural institution; it is a living force that shapes the future of creativity and sets a new standard for cultural regeneration in Jordan and the wider region.

Carved from the Red Sea coastline in Aqaba, Ayla Oasis Development Company was founded in 2002 with a vision to create a destination where lifestyle, leisure, and sustainability come together. Spanning 17 kilometers of new waterfront, Ayla brings Jordan’s only coastal city to life with five-star hospitality, private residences, a championship golf course, and the country’s largest marina—woven together with dining, shopping, cultural, and recreational experiences. But Ayla is more than a development. It’s a commitment to environmental stewardship—recycling water, harnessing solar energy, and protecting marine ecosystems—while shaping a vibrant community where innovation and nature coexist.

Based in Amman, Jordan, The National Center for Culture and Arts (NCCA) is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that was established in 1987 by Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein. Our mission is to promote social development, cross-cultural understanding, and creativity by utilizing the performing arts nationally and internationally. We conduct regular training courses for teachers, artists, and cultural institutions both locally and regionally, on the use of interactive theater, drama in education, communication skills, and capacity-building for art and cultural organizations.

Drosos Foundation is committed to enabling disadvantaged children, young people and young adults to take control of their lives and make a positive contribution within their community. The Foundation promotes skills and creates living conditions which enable these people to fulfil their responsibilities. Drosos Foundation is convinced that life and technical skills are key elements in personal development. These skills help children, young people and young adults to be independent in the way they manage and take responsibility for their own lives.

The Festival Academy is an initiative of the European Festivals Association (EFA) which unites distinguished music, dance, theatre and multidisciplinary arts festivals from Europe and beyond since 1952. It connects about 100 festivals and festival associations in 40 countries. EFA’s activities are implemented with the support of the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.

Thanks to the support of the Open Society Foundations, The Festival Academy is able to further extend its activities geographically as well as its global community of festival makers. More people worldwide will have the chance to participate in its programmes and will become part of its growing community.

Arts Counil Korea (ARKO) aims to enrich the lives of the population by increasing accessibility to arts and cultural activities, making the arts a meaningful part of everyday life in Korea. ARKO endeavors to provide a strong platform to support artistic work in diverse disciplines, including performing and visual arts, by increasing funding opportunities for artists and arts organizations, undertaking outreach initiatives, enabling Korean artists to reach the world stage, and encouraging cultural exchange.

The British Council Jordan work in three key areas – Education, Society and the Arts. In Jordan all of our work in these areas supports the themes of ‘employability’ and ‘voice’, making a real difference in the lives of the people with whom we work. Our mission is to develop strong and vibrant relationships that provide opportunities for young people in both countries working to support our shared aspiration for a stable and prosperous future.