The exhibition titled “Bisan: Creativity, Colors That Tell a Dream” was organized by the Hama Directorate of Culture along with the local cultural center and in cooperation with Shams Art Studio, SANA reported. It assembles pieces by 40 students of varying ages who worked in charcoal, pencil, pastel and oil paints on diverse subjects. The show offers participants experience in presenting their creations to the public while building their technical abilities.
Faten Abbas, supervisor of Shams Art Studio and the exhibition, said the name “Bisan” was chosen to evoke childhood and the idea of a peaceful, secure home. She said the exhibition aims to introduce the public to students’ creative work and encourage greater appreciation of the arts, adding that she hopes to organize it regularly. Student Milad Youssef, displaying six paintings inspired by nature and everyday life, said taking part in exhibitions helps him refine his technique and strengthen his artistic and creative skills.
Noura Jaroush, who began drawing three years ago, said she initially worked with pencil and charcoal before turning to pastels. She hopes to learn to use colored pastels and share her work with a wider audience. The exhibition forms part of the Ministry of Culture’s broader efforts to promote the arts, support emerging talent and give young artists opportunities to present their work and share their creative experiences with the public.
Concurrent cultural programming has unfolded across Syria in recent days. A youth art exhibition brought 50 Syrian artists together in Damascus on October 16 to display paintings, sculptures, installations and graffiti at the Warda Masar art space as part of the “Wa” Youth Forum organized by the Fine Arts Directorate at the Ministry of Culture, SANA reported. That show, which continues through October 25, addresses contemporary social and human concerns through varied artistic styles.
In Hama itself, a children’s choir performed on October 17 during a musical evening titled “Melodies of Childhood” hosted by the Hama Directorate of Culture to mark Syrian Women’s Week. The program featured 30 students singing traditional and patriotic songs accompanied by instruments including the qanun, oud, keyboard and percussion. A dedicated segment highlighted children with disabilities performing songs and instrumental pieces.
The Hama Directorate of Culture previously staged the “Summer of Syria” Festival in August 2026, which included theater performances, artistic activities and cultural events that moved across the province to reach wider audiences. These programs align with national initiatives under the Ministry of Culture to foster creativity among children and youth while expanding access to cultural programming. Officials have described the activities as opportunities to discover talent and enhance social and recreational spaces for families.
According to the Ministry of Culture, initiatives under its child culture directorate in 2025 and 2026 have benefited around half a million people through national programs focused on talent discovery, training and empowerment. The ministry has also partnered with UNICEF on a program that reached approximately 75,000 adolescents across 12 provinces. A separate Mobile Cultural Bus project launched in 2025 has brought books, art supplies and activities to more than 8,000 children in rural areas and refugee camps.
