ArtRole strongly believes that culture, the arts and education

are fundamental elements for innovation and enterprise, health and wellbeing and the country’s economy and stability.

ArtRole highlights and supports the role of the

arts, artists, educators, intellectuals and activists in both conflict and post conflict zones in Iraq and beyond, to bring about peace, tolerance, harmony and coexistence.

Women’s Empowerment Porg

ArtRole address Women’s issues through the mediums of arts, education and cultural activities.

20 YEARS

EXPERIENCE

The Middle East, North Africa, Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan are going through exceptional social and political change. ArtRole, an Iraqi contemporary arts organisation, was established after the second Gulf War to focus on and dedicate itself to building a cultural bridge between the Middle East, Iraq, the UK, the USA and the rest of the world. It works to establish more harmonious connections through the Arts, Culture and Education. ArtRole is committed to promoting human rights, freedom of speech and communication between genders and diverse communities. ArtRole has successfully worked on and delivered a number of arts, cultural, education and humanitarian projects in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and United Kingdom.
As an organisation promoting peaceful dialogue amongst diverse peoples, we are particularly attentive to the current instabilities in the region. ArtRole’s Board of Directors and Advisory Board are comprised of individuals from the UK, USA, Asia, Germany and Iraq. Together, we urge all parties, including civil societies, officials and residents, to move forward through non-violent means, using the democratic process to resolve conflicts, protect citizens and bring stability back to the region.