Cultural Journalism Bootcamp 01
Danseurs Citoyens Sud organized the “Cultural Journalism Bootcamp 01” between January 29th and February 1st, 2024 at “No Name” artistic studio lab, Gabes, Tunisia. The camp brought together journalists, media professionals, and students interested in the field to promote the exchange of expertise and knowledge.With the assistance of the facilitator Habib Trabelsi, various types of coverage and press sources were discussed, along with communication and interaction techniques in the cultural sector. As part of the camp’s practical aspect, "Danseurs Citoyens Sud" organized a forum on January 31th, 2024. The event brought together a group of artists and journalists in order to employ the sessions’ guidelines and brainstorm effective ways of communication and interaction between both parties. Through this discussion, the idea of establishing links between journalistic work and the cultural field emerged in a manner that corresponds to the expectations and goals of both sides. This initiative essentially seeks to empower and support journalists in enhancing the cultural and artistic scene in southern Tunisia and contributing to the development of cultural journalism as a whole.
Noon Exhibition: A Tribute to Empower Women Silenced by Violence
"MISAHAT NOON" is an initiative dedicated to honoring the women whose voices have been repressed by violence. This project is a year-long endeavor that delves deep into the root causes and far-reaching consequences of gender-based violence, exploring its impact on individuals and entire communities. Hence, our mission is to ensure that the victims’ names are never forgotten. One substantial part of the project incorporated the creation of a poignant showcase entitled "Noon Exhibition", a collaborative effort between the talented photographer Jilani Ben Cheikh and the organization “Danseurs Citoyens Sud”. The esteemed artist conducted a month-and-a-half-long artistic residency where he aimed to present an art exhibition with various expressions, primarily based on photographic images, at the premises of "No Name" Artistic Studio Lab. After its opening on July 30 at the Cultural Center 'NO NAME’, "NOON" exhibition became a powerful reflection of the program's results and outcomes. Through the impactful medium of powerful photographs, it conveyed essential messages advocating for the urgent need to combat gender-based violence and promote gender equality and peaceful coexistence.As attendees visited the exhibition, they were granted a distinct chance to intimately connect with the artworks, thereby acquiring a more profound insight into the hardships confronted by marginalized women.
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.
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
Project Management and Cultural Initiatives
The Association of South Citizens Dancers organized an artistic academy on project management and cultural initiatives from 18 December until 20th December 2020 with a ambitious accreditation from Gabes State. This academy was designed to accompany artists and provide them with basic techniques for project management and cultural initiatives. Youth_Tounsi #DCS #FDF #DCS_2020
Economic, social and cultural empowerment of migrants and asylum seekers
The Association of Southern Citizens Dancers organized dialogue sessions and worked with representatives of public institutions, international organizations and activists on the economic, social and cultural empowerment of migrants and asylum seekers in Tunisia.
Training workshop on social solidarity economy
The Association of South Citizens Dancers organized a formative workshop on social solidarity economy with Mr. Hussein Al-Rahili 16 Feb 2020.Fondation de FranceDanseurs Citoyens Sud Youth_Tounsi #DCS #DCS_2020
Training workshop on how to invest in the cultural sector
Training Workshop in Culture Management and Production Invited by the Danseurs Citoyens Sud Association in February 2020, Seif Eddine Jlassi led this workshop focused on the pivotal role of arts and culture in society in our cultural centre in Gabes. The training provided our artists network with skills development in effective culture management, artistic and creative entrepreneurship, collaborative artistic production and the transformative impact of cultural initiatives. Seif Eddine Jlassi is the Founder and President of the prominent cultural organisation, Fanni Raghman Anni and a highly accomplished artist, activist, and cultural practitioner with a strong focus on using art as a means for social change and education.
Next Generation
The objective of this activity is to bring together cultural actors, young members and non members of MJ Mareth, MJ executives and civil society to connect them together and explain to them the approach of street art, its foundations and history so that they understand them more deeply and see them differently. Rather, it is a relevant reflection on the influence of cultural stereotypes, especially in the world of street art (graffiti, dance etc.), so that there is this continuity of generations between the young people and the leaders of the youth centre.