ERASH, August 1 (Petra) — The historic Colonnaded Street of the
ancient city of Jerash has transformed into an open-air gallery,
hosting a fine arts exhibition as part of the 40th Jerash Festival
for Culture and Arts. The showcase brings together historical
grandeur and contemporary visual expression through the works of 40
fine artists representing diverse schools and styles of the Jordanian
art scene.

Moving beyond enclosed galleries, the exhibition creates a dynamic
dialogue between art and the public within the ancient Roman city.
Visitors wandering among the historic stone pillars witness an
immersive creative journey brought to life by the stroke of a brush.

The participating artists comprise 28 members from the Grasia Fine
Arts Association and 12 from the Fine Artists Association, led by
Tariq Al-Atoum, reflecting a rich cross-section of Jordan’s artistic
community.

Ghasan Al-Ayasrah, head of the Grasia Fine Arts Association,
emphasized that the artists’ participation forms an integral pillar
of the festival’s cultural program, serving as a vital bridge for
direct communication between creators and audiences in a setting
where history and art converge.

Al-Ayasrah noted that the Colonnaded Street endows the exhibition
with exceptional value, utilizing a historic urban landscape as an
open creative pavilion that welcomes visitors while celebrating
domestic fine art.

The fine arts exhibition continues to reinforce its role as a key
contributor to Jordan’s cultural identity, with featured canvases
carrying aesthetic and humanitarian messages inspired by local
heritage, humanity, and collective memory.

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