Arts Canteen

Established in 2010, Arts Canteen is an arts organisation that empowers artists from the Middle East and North Africa to tell their own stories, change perceptions and tackle the big issues in the world. Building upon our first decade of work focusing on the Arab World, our mission is to: • Bring high-quality artists and professionals to the UK, enabling artists and arts from the Majority world to take centre stage; • Support the development, enhance the recognition of, and create opportunities for Arab artists through professional arts development opportunities, live performances, digital media and community programmes; • Drive change through artistic programmes that address the urgent social and environmental issues of our times; • Work in partnership with leading cultural, educational and social organisations to reach and inspire diverse audiences across the UK.