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EVALUATION FORUM OF “MISAHAT MUSHTARAKA” PROGRAM’S FIRST YEAR

In the realm of fostering social change and sustainable development, partnerships between (CSOs) and artists play a crucial role. That's why in our Program Misahat Mushtaraka we tend to strenghthen these alliances to get the power to bring about innovative solutions and inspire community engagement. Between 16 & 18 of June 2023, the Evaluation Forum held in Southeast Tunisia took place, involving 15 NGOs who worked with us during the whole year (in the regions of Sfax, Gabes, Medenine, Djerba & Tataouine) with nine artists, aimed to assess the outcomes of the program and create a platform for reflection, discussion, and the generation of innovative ideas for future initiatives. The workshop objectives were established, paving the way for an engaging exploration of the project's process and main outcomes. A critical focus of the session revolved around the current state of CSOs in Tunisia, particularly in the southern region. The discussions shed light on the challenges faced by these organizations in engaging with their local communities. Notably, the session also provided a platform for artists to share their experiences from the artistic bootcamp held during the year. Presenting an opportunity to foster collaboration between CSOs and artists. Through brainstorming sessions, participants

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ARTISTIC BOOTCAMP MAY/JUNE 2023

The Artistic Bootcamp is an activity of the MISAHAT Mushataraka programThis Bootcamp is based on research and testing among a group of artists in Tunisia and the Arab region, and studied the intersection of the artistic and creative field and its relation to local contexts.The performance produced was a translation of social, economic and cultural reality, regarding civic engagement, aimed at involving individuals in their communities to make a positive difference. Taking place between May 28th and June 4th, 2023, at the No Name Artistic Studio Lab in Gabes - Tunisia, this bootcamp brought together a diverse group of artists from all around Tunisia and trainers of the MENA region. Together, they embarked on a journey of research, experimentation, and collaboration to explore the relationship between art, creativity, and local contexts. The Artistic Bootcamp was grounded in extensive research and testing conducted among a group of artists in Tunisia and the wider Arab region. The goal was to understand how the artistic and creative field intersects with local contexts. Through this process, participants gained insights into the challenges, aspirations, and unique characteristics of their communities. The core objective of the Artistic Bootcamp was to produce performances that served as translations of social,

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PANEL – ARTISTIC BOOTCAMP MAY/JUNE 2023

The panel discussion took place on Saturday, June 3, 2023, within the framework of the Artistic Bootcamp that happened from May 28 to June 4, 2023 at the Pilote Cultural Center "NO NAME artistic studio lab".This event highlighted the intersections of the cultural field in the local context (Tunisia and Jordan) as a model, the ecosystem of the cultural sector outside the capitals, body and identity. The opportunity to hear from a range of cultural actors in the region was provided by Mr. Safi Adnan Al-Sakran of Jordan, Mr. Assem Paltahhami of Tunisia, Mr. Ahmed Kerval of Tunisia and Mr. Amir Sabra of Palestine-Ireland.There was also an opportunity to interact in the discussion with a group of actors and independent technical initiators:Mr. Ayman Gharbi (INTERFERENCE)Mr. Ayman Qubaa (Digifen)Mr. Mohamed Amin Hamouda (Noname Artistic Studio lab).The interview was moderated by Mr. Amin Gharbi.

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HER NAME IS SARRA – Performance MAY 24th in SFAX

The piece honors the initiative, "Say her Name" keeping the memory of Refka Cherni, and all women who have been silenced by violence---- we will continue to say their names. Title - HER NAME IS SARRAChoreographed by Heather Harrington in collaboration with the dancers; Sara Zaltni, Salah Magtouf, Sami Hamami, Yassine Belgacem, Eslam Hammadi, Nadia Tlich, Ali Belwafi, Dali Rtimi, and Jacem Said Artistic Director - Ahmed Guerfel Music - Aymen GoubaaCostumes Mohamed Amine Hamouda Made possible by Dancers Citizens South with the support of the US Embassy.Harrington wants to thank both Dancers Citizens South for making this piece possible through their tireless work and devotion to the idea that art and creativity matters in making society free and just, and to the dancers who gave themselves, their spirit and body wholeheartedly to this piece. The piece lives because these creative young people bring it to life. All of this creation happened in 5 days, crossing language barriers, age, culture, dance styles; ending in "Her Name is Sara." The performance took place in May 24th 2023 at 7PM in Municipal Theater of Sfax. #DCS#USEmbassy#MISAHAT

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Call for artists I Artistic Bootcamp

𝙳𝙲𝚂 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚒𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚏 𝚛𝚎𝚐𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚛𝚍 𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚖𝚙 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟹, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚏𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚐𝚛𝚊𝚖 𝚘𝚏 𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚘-𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚌 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚍𝚞𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗, 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚌𝚑 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚋𝚎 𝚜𝚞𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝚊 𝚐𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚙 𝚘𝚏 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚏𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚜 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚃𝚞𝚗𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚊 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚊𝚋𝚛𝚘𝚊𝚍 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚌𝚒𝚙𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚍𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎, 𝚖𝚞𝚜𝚒𝚌 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚛. 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚠𝚒𝚜𝚑 𝚝𝚘 𝚓𝚘𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙳𝙲𝚂 𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚏𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚢 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚒𝚙𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚎𝚡𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎, 𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎 𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚕𝚢 𝚋𝚎𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝙼𝚊𝚢 𝟸𝟷, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟹. 𝚁𝚎𝚐𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚔: https://forms.gle/CTCNQXFyhY3cPNPJ7

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HER NAME IS SARRA – Performance APRIL 27th in TUNIS

The piece honors the initiative, "Say her Name" keeping the memory of Refka Cherni, and all women who have been silenced by violence---- we will continue to say their names. Title - HER NAME IS SARRAChoreographed by Heather Harrington in collaboration with the dancers; Sara Zaltni, Salah Magtouf, Sami Hamami, Yassine Belgacem, Eslam Hammadi, Nadia Tlich, Ali Belwafi, Dali Rtimi, and Jacem Said Artistic Director - Ahmed Guerfel Music - Aymen GoubaaCostumes Mohamed Amine Hamouda Made possible by Dancers Citizens South with the support of the US Embassy.Harrington wants to thank both Dancers Citizens South for making this piece possible through their tireless work and devotion to the idea that art and creativity matters in making society free and just, and to the dancers who gave themselves, their spirit and body wholeheartedly to this piece. The piece lives because these creative young people bring it to life. All of this creation happened in 5 days, crossing language barriers, age, culture, dance styles; ending in "Her Name is Sara." The performance took place in April 27th 2023 at 7PM in 4ème ART. #DCS#USEmbassy#MISAHAT

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RAGHATA…La Route de la Soie رغاطة…الطريق الى الحرير

« Raghata…La Route de la Soie »Exposition by Mohamed Amine HAMOUDA.18-03-2023 > 06-05-2023No Name - artistic studio lab, Gabes (TN)Curatrice: Cyrine GherissiExposition financée par L'Art Rue, Tfanen – Tunisie Créative et soutenue par Danseurs Citoyens Sud.Les assistants : Kays Lachheb,Chayma LassØued et Chokri Amaira رغاطة… الطريق الى الحريرعرفت ڤابس تاريخياً باسم جنة الدنيا وثاني أكبر عاصمة لإفريقية لموقعها الجغرافي بكونها واحة ساحلية متوسطية مزدهرة التجارة وتبادل السلع بين الاقاليم ، يرتكز مجدها القديم على الغطاء النباتي المتنوع لخصوصية تربتها وكثرة مياهها وطبيعة مناخها الساحلي، ذاع صيت منتوجاتها البحرية والواحية من اسماك وبقول وثمار وصنائع تقليدية كالحرير والسعف والسكر والتمور ، يحاول معرض رغاطة… الطريق الى الحرير الوقوف على مابقي من هذا الثراء امام التهديدات والارهاب الصناعي والعشوائي المحيط بواحات ڤابس يوميا ويدعو الى اعادة التفكير والتامل فيهعلى طول طريق الاكتشاف والتجريب والاختبار ، التي اجتازتها محطات جمع النباتات ، قطع الألياف ، تنعيم اللب و التجفيف الشمسي باستخدام المواد التقليدية والممارسات والتقنيات القديمة للمنطقة ، يبحث محمد أمين حمودة في مختلف النباتات المحلية والمقدمة المزروعة في قابس مثل الحناء والملوخية والموز والنخيل بانواعه والحلفاء والخروع ، إلخ .. من خلال الرحلة في بساتين الواحات بحثًا عن الاكتشافات دون كلل ، يكتشف محمد أمين حمودة باستمرار إمكانيات مختلفة و جديدة في كل

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15 Street Performances Reflecting on Social, Political, and Economic Realities

From February 25 to March 1st, 2023, a series of 15 art performances were held in five regions of southern Tunisia: Gabes, Medenine, Djerba, Sfax, and Tataouine. These performances were the culmination of an Artistic Bootcamp held in Gabes at No Name Artistic Studio Lab, where a group of artists came together to create a street art performance that reflected their perspectives on Tunisia's current social, political, and economic realities. The performances were a combination of dance, theater, and music, and they aimed to share their vision with a message of acceptance, inclusion, and unity with different communities. Each performance location had its own distinct cultural and historical significance, adding to the overall experience of the audience. GABES: The first three performances were held in Gabes governorate at No Name Artistic Studio Lab, Matmata, and 2 March Square in Beb Bhar. The performances received a mixed response from the audience, with some expressing genuine emotion and others shouting violent words at the performers. Despite this, the artists persisted, and through their powerful and moving performance, they left a lasting imprint on those who witnessed it. SFAX: The performances in Sfax governorate took place in three different locations: 100 meters street in Sfax Center, Mahres region,

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Artistic Bootcamp Feb 2023: A Diverse and Inspiring Showcase of Tunisian Talent

Aspiring amateur and professional artists had a rare opportunity to showcase their abilities and skills in performing arts at the Artistic Bootcamp in Gabes Governorate, held from February 20 to 24. Hosted at DCS's No Name Artistic Studio Lab private center, the bootcamp provided the ideal place for artists to delve into their work and bring their creativity to life. The bootcamp brought together a diverse and unique group of 9 participants from various regions of Tunisia, including Gabes, Tunis, Monastir, and Sfax. Despite their differing viewpoints, they shared a common goal: to create a work of art that reflected their perspective toward the current social, political, and economic realities. Under the guidance of Mr. Tarak Bouzid, a highly regarded choreographer, the group underwent a rigorous program that deepened their artistic skills and created a street performance that would captivate and move audiences. Participants were encouraged to explore diverse techniques and approaches to dance and performance, and to push the boundaries of their own creativity. The final piece was a representation of the artists' life experiences that served as inspiration, emphasizing the need for certain individuals to be accepted and recognized in their society. The performance was a powerful statement on their current

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Belfallegui Bootcamp: Empowering Southern Tunisia’s Marginalized Communities

From 14 to 17 February, we had the privilege of hosting the Belfallegui Bootcamp - a unique opportunity to engage with hard-to-reach older people in the south of Tunisia and discuss the problems facing their communities. Led by expert facilitator Houcine Rhili, the bootcamp was a resounding success, with participants sharing their experiences, learning from others, and brainstorming innovative solutions to the challenges facing their communities. The Belfallegui Bootcamp aimed to open a safe space among hard-to-reach communities, particularly the elderly population, in the four southern regions of Gabes, Medenine, Tataouine, and Sfax. Through open and honest dialogue, we hoped to motivate these communities to share their viewpoints and take an active role in shaping their regions's destiny. The bootcamp was held in four different regions: Matmata in Gabes, Ezzahra in Tataouine, Medenine City, and Sfax City. Each session involved interactive discussions and activities, led by experienced facilitator Houcine Rhili. Participants had the opportunity to share their experiences, learn from others, and brainstorm innovative solutions to the challenges facing their community. In conclusion the Belfallegui Bootcamp was an incredible opportunity to empower Tunisia's marginalized communities and promote open dialogue. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to facilitator Houcine Rhili for his