WHAT IS EBLA
It is a cultural, educational, and community space that integrates visual and written arts within a creative framework. Its aim is to empower Syrians to narrate their realities and experiences, transforming them into meticulously crafted artistic and narrative works that keep memory alive and foster shared critical and intellectual awareness. The initiative aspires to bridge language barriers among diverse societal groups across various regions and experiences, creating a collective space embraced by artists, intellectuals, and the local community.
Our mission
To cultivate an inclusive artistic and cultural environment that embraces the experiences of Syrians.
To empower individuals across all age groups with tools for artistic and literary expression.
To transform personal and collective narratives into artistic, literary, and museological works.
To build bridges between artists, intellectuals, and the local community.
To provide artistic and narrative consultancy for cultural and community projects.
To offer sustainable support for publishing, translation, and artistic production.
To host artist residencies for creatives worldwide, facilitating collaborative projects, workshops, and training with the Ebla community.
To conduct ongoing workshops and dialogues focused on art preservation, community narratives, and exploring the transformation of pain into meaning and revival.
Our vision
To establish a shared cultural space that reinforces Syrian identity and belonging by documenting and transforming human and social narratives into artistic and cultural works. This initiative aims to preserve collective memory and foster an inclusive, authentic community-driven artistic discourse.