our mission

+ vision

Haven for Artists (HFA) is a cultural feminist organization based in Beirut, Lebanon. Working at the intersection of art and activism, Haven is a physical and digital platform supporting cultural works and knowledge production rooted in intersectional feminism, gender and racial justice, and decolonial practices. 

Founded in 2011 by artists and activists, Haven began as a mobile body that hosted festivals, performances, artist residencies, shelter programs, and exhibitions promoting local and regional artists. Growing into an art house, Haven is a safe space to expand and sustain freedom of expression and the equitable exchange of knowledge, tools, and skills for unrepresented and marginalized communities.

we host

+ produce

Clubs, Workshops, and Panels

Festivals, Concerts & Cultural events

Cultural Publications & Creative Campaigns

Artist studios & Feminist Public Library 

timeline

2011

Birth of Haven

founded by a group of artists and activists

2013

4 Events

Including Salus Ex Machina

2014

7 Events

Including The Haven Trifecta – Tales of Indulgence

2015

6 Events

Including A Current Wave of Nectar

2016

1st Haven House

22 events including Autumn Sonata – as the leaves fall and For the love of the Arts/A Fundraiser

2017

74 events

Including Radical: Choice and Consequence

2018

2nd Haven House (Concept 2092)

63 events including the Haven artist Residency

2019

61 Events

Including Mena-Logue, Vices and Validation and NEDWA

2020

Haven goes to the street

Haven closes Concept 2092 and join the street protests and interventions in support of the October Revolution

2020

“Courage” and Relief

Relief work after the August 4th blast, opening of a temporary shelter. Release of “Courage”

2021

Haven Online

Haven moves all work to the digital space, from exhibitions and campaigns to relief work and fundraising

2022

Community Center

Haven re-opens its community center.