Photography Residency Launched at Wijdan Art Space; Exhibition Opens 23 April

21.04.2026

The People, Land, Memories Photography Residency Programme opened on 17 April at Wijdan Art Space, in partnership with the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, bringing together 15 photographers  for a week of dialogue, reflection, and creative exchange.

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Running through 22 April, the residency features a dynamic programme of workshops and talks led by resident artists and invited professionals, exploring photography as a tool for storytelling and connection.

The programme will culminate in the opening of a public exhibition on 23 April at 20:30 at the National Gallery of Fine Arts (Building 1, Floor 3), showcasing works developed during the residency. 

Proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to Princess Taghrid Institute in support of its “Promise For a Better Future” campaign which seeks to restore hope, create real opportunities, and empower beneficiaries to become independent and active members of society.

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