Promoting photography, Saudi Arabia has witnessed a notable cultural and artistic movement in recent years, and the First Photography Forum 2024 arrives to build on this momentum, forming an important platform for photography enthusiasts from across the Kingdom.

The forum runs from February 26 to March 10, 2024, at the Jeddah Society for Culture and Arts in Saudi Arabia. Organized by the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts, it includes numerous activities and opportunities aimed at promoting photography as both an art form and a culture.

The forum seeks to achieve several goals, including:

  • Raising awareness of the importance of photography as an art form and a culture.
  • Opening the door for photographers to showcase their work and share their experiences with the public.
  • Providing a participatory, interactive environment for exchanging ideas and expertise among photographers.
  • Supporting and developing the Saudi photography scene so that it reaches a world-class level.

Forum activities:

  • The forum opens with the "Memoria" exhibition by artist Mohammed Mohtasib, showcasing photographic works that convey a deep and rich artistic message.
  • Dialogue sessions with artist Mohammed Mohtasib, giving attendees the chance to engage with him and learn about his vision and artistic experience.
  • Numerous other activities, including workshops, presentations, discussions, lectures, seminars and artistic performances.

The First Photography Forum 2024 is considered an important event on Saudi Arabia's cultural and artistic scene, offering photographers the opportunity to raise their profile and showcase their work, and to broaden their artistic horizons through interaction and exchange in a vibrant and exciting artistic environment. The forum also helps raise awareness of the importance of photography as an art and a culture, and contributes to developing the Saudi photography scene and achieving the aspirations of Vision 2030.

The First Photography Forum 2024 represents a golden opportunity for photography enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia to take part and learn about the latest developments in the field. With its diverse activities and interactive opportunities, the forum offers a genuine platform for strengthening communication and artistic exchange between photographers and the public, and for raising the profile of Saudi photography on the world stage.