ABOUT BEMA
The Beirut Museum of Art is a beacon of
hope,
bringing people together in Lebanon
and beyond.
Museums play a crucial role in
preserving identity.
They record,
remember and share.
We believe Lebanon needs
a space dedicated
to the arts
that can build upon and strengthen
its current cultural
ecosystem.
The Beirut Museum of Art (BeMA) is a cultural platform dedicated to the transformative power of culture and creativity. By placing the Ministry of Culture Collection (MoC) under its care, at the heart of its new vision and practices, BeMA preserves, produces, and promotes Lebanese and regional art, fostering connections through science, creative practices, heritage identity, and knowledge.
While construction of a dedicated building is underway, BeMA continues to advance cultural expertise, professional training, engagement and collaboration through its "Beyond the Walls" pograms in dialogue with past and present artistic voices.
Our Mission
The Beirut Museum of Art preserves, produces, and promotes Lebanese & regional art by connecting people through creative practices, heritage identity and knowledge, while adapting to present and future needs.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sandra Abou Nader (Co-Founder)
Charbel Abou Charaf
Raymond Araygi (Honorary Member)
Claude Audi
Bernard Calil (Executive President)
Lilianne Chammas
Rev. Father Salim Daccache (USJ Rector)
Rania Daniel
Fares El Dahdah
Richard Haykel
Maroun Helou
Cyril Karaoglan
Henrietta Nammour (Co-Founder)
Joseph Saddi (Vice-President)
Mu’taz Sawaf
Ramez Shehadi
Sarkis Yammine
EXPERTISE
Co-Directors : Juliana Khalaf & Taline N. Boladian
Artistic Director : Clemence Cottard Hachem
Head of Painting Restoration : Kerstin Khalife
Head of Digitization & Archiving: Mahmoud Merjan
Head of Paper Restoration: Caroline Gelot
Head of Administration/Operations: Nadine Andraos Chaer
Head of Education : Maya el Hage
Programs Manager: Rayane Raidy
Junior Specialists & Trainees: Elise Barsona, Karl Kassouf, Naiyrie Keuteklian, Naya Abou Rizk, Christine Labban, Ahmad Ghaddar
BeMA USA
In addition to nurturing cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration between the United States of America and Lebanon, BeMA USA works to advance the development of the Beirut Museum of Art (BeMA). It is also dedicated to supporting and promoting the innovation, originality, richness, and skill of Lebanese artists and the conservation of their work for worldwide appreciation and inspiration.
From the beginning, BeMA USA sought to create and enhance widespread interest in the Lebanese art scene and all its extensions. It has extended its support to Lebanese artistic ventures through close partnerships and teamwork with US institutions. This has included educational and restoration initiatives, scholarships, exhibitions, and exchange programs.
BeMA USA is a non-profit organization registered in Washington, DC (EIN #46-5146223).
More on bema-usa.org
MEMBERS
Claude Audi
Natasha Christina Akda
Rana Baladi (President)
Nora Boustany
Kate Berry
Lili Chopra (Vice-President)
Rania Daniel
Rana El Fil
Laura Lati
Cheyenne Moawad
Rania Mattar
Reem Sayegh Najjar
Henrietta Nammour
Fady Zeidan
APEAL - The Association for the Promotion and Exhibition of the Arts in Lebanon
A non-profit organization established in 2008, the Association for the Promotion and Exhibition of the Arts in Lebanon (APEAL) is dedicated to advancing Lebanese art and supporting Lebanese artists by facilitating their access to the global art world.
From London to Washington, Venice to Dubai, APEAL’s initiatives have furthered the role of Lebanese art by way of exhibitions, public art commissions, scholarships, and international art exchanges. The APEAL Scholarship, granted to talented art students and emerging artists for postgraduate degrees, has made it possible for numerous candidates to attend major institutions in both Lebanon (ALBA, AUB, USEK, USJ) and abroad (Cal Arts, HEAD Geneva, MIT, Sorbonne, Université de Montréal, Yale and Harvard).
APEAL grew to become a significant supporter of Lebanon’s arts scene both at home and abroad. In 2015, APEAL spearheaded the establishment of a major modern and contemporary art museum in Lebanon, the Beirut Museum of Art (BeMA).
In 2021, APEAL suspended its activities and its members were invited to join different committees within BeMA.
Partners & advisors to ensure ethical governance with the best practices
White & Case:
Governance and Policy Making
El Khoury Law Firm:
By laws and Foundation Contracts
Araygi & Maamouly Law Firm
: General Counsel
Rana Nader, Lawyer
: Copyright and Intellectual Property
Booz Allen Hamilton
: Strategy
Samuel Anderson Architects:
Specialized Storage
Saleh Barakat
: Art Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)
: Auditors
Natasha-Christina Akda: Lawyer
BeMA USA
Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA):
Consultants
AVESTA
: Feasibility and Sustainability
NASCO:
Insurance
Lyne Sneige
: Education Programming
BAKS Art Advisory
; Art Institution Management
WITH THANKS to our SUPPORTERS
UNESCO BERYT
UNESCO LiBeirut
Robert A. Matta Foundation
ABNIAH Engineering & Contracting
Middle East Institute - MEI
Cologne Institute for Conservation Sciences - CICS
British Council
French Institute
German State Academy of Art and Design & Cologne Institute of Conservation Sciences
Nadeem Group
Getty Foundation
Honorary Advisors
Kim Benzel
Venetia Porter
Jack Persekian
Anne-Marie Afeiche
Lyne Sneige
Outreach Commission
Nada Khoury
Diane Abela
