Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

The Art Narty Festival is a long-running artistic initiative in remote areas of Egypt that lack access to cultural and artistic services. Since its launch 8 years ago, it has reached over 15,000 children all over Egypt. The festival offers hands-on workshops in painting, fashion design, voice-over, filmmaking, & more.
In 2024, it adopted the theme "تأمل، تفكر، تدبر" (“Contemplate, Reflect, Understand”) and, for the first time, integrated astronomy into its programming. Ola, as a science communicator, joined the 7th edition in Aswan and Siwa, delivering workshops to children aged 4 to 12. Working with artists, she introduced astronomy through creative activities. Children painted planets using color theory, created constellations by connecting dots, and designed clothing inspired by space.

About Ola Ali

Ola is an Egyptian astronomer and science communicator with a passion for astronomy education and outreach. She is working as an Assistant Researcher at the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics. She holds an MSc in astrophysics (Open Star Clusters) from Cairo University. Through interactive activities, games, and art, she aims to inspire children—especially those in remote areas of Egypt, such as Siwa and Aswan—to explore the universe.
Doha is a visual artist and researcher in the history of visual arts. She is passionate about teaching and empowering children, and about promoting positive behavioral change through engagement with diverse art forms. To bring her vision to life, she founded the Art Narty Fes