MENATMA provides a multitude of programming for MENA creatives and organizations, including convenings, networking and mentorship opportunities, and marketing support. We will be launching a granting program in early 2026.
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MENA Theater Makers Alliance 2026 Convening
Join us at “Protecting Dissent: Celebrating Voices from the Middle East and North Africa,” the MENA Theater Makers Alliance 2026 Convening. Presented on October 23-25, 2026 in San Francisco, this national gathering provides an essential opportunity to network, strategize, and celebrate with MENA and SWANA artists, activists, and scholars from around the country. Don’t miss your chance to join this spirited opportunity to share stories, learn about fellow cultures, and discover new ways of collaborating and honing our skills.
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2023 Convening
More than 130 attendees in-person and online made the weekend a success.
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2021 Convening
Virtually connecting MENA and SWANA theatre makers coast to coast, November 5-7, 2021
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2019 Convening
Hosted by Golden Thread in San Francisco during the ReOrient Festival, November 9-10, 2019