Who We Are
District1795 is the MENA region’s first fully integrated digital ecosystem dedicated to arts, culture, and heritage.
We bring together expert-led learning, a creative social network, virtual exhibitions, a curated digital boutique, and a podcast to empower the creative economy across the MENA region and Africa.
Our multilingual courses span more than 16 creative disciplines and are available through a subscription-based learning model, while all other platform features remain freely accessible to the community.
A social network for creators and everyone engaged in cultural and creative dialogue.
It connects people to collaborate, share ideas, and unlock opportunities within a tech-driven, community-led space that supports long-term relationships, collective projects, and shared learning.
A space that gives curators the freedom to experiment and design original exhibitions, while empowering artists to reach global audiences through technology, including AI and digital tools.
It is a platform for cultural innovation, visibility, and equity.
A curated digital marketplace for creators to showcase and sell their work, especially experimental or limited-edition pieces that rarely appear in traditional galleries.
It helps creators access new audiences and build sustainable revenue streams.
Our signature podcast documents the stories of artists, curators, and cultural leaders shaping the region’s creative future.
It is a growing archive and research resource, preserving the voices of our community and their contribution to the global creative economy.
Our Mission
District1795 empowers creators, curators, and communities to preserve culture, reimagine storytelling, and shape the future of the arts through knowledge, technology, and collective stewardship.
Founder’s Message
I founded District1795 because something essential was missing – our creators, curators, and communities require more than just recognition; they need a home. A place to be seen, heard, celebrated, and come together.
District1795 is more than a platform. It is a movement shaped and strengthened by all who believe our lessons, stories, and expertise must last the test of time. In a world that feels vast, yet also smaller and more culturally interconnected through technology, this promise matters more than ever.
These are not just skills or experiences. They are our inheritance. Our legacy. Our gift to the generations yet to come. It is our shared responsibility to empower, celebrate, and protect our artistic identity. Because if we do not preserve, nurture, and pass it on, who will?
This is our moment. Together, I believe our community has everything it takes to create impact.
Kawthar Bin Sulayem
District1795 Founder & Patron