About

BeMA USA, A Non-Profit Organization

OUR MISSION

BeMA USA is a non-profit organization registered in Washington, DC (EIN #46-5146223). It is dedicated to supporting and promoting the innovation, originality, richness and skill of Lebanese artists and the conservation of their work for worldwide appreciation and inspiration. In addition to nurturing cross- cultural dialogue and collaboration between the United States of America and Lebanon, BeMA USA also works to advance the development of the Beirut Museum of Art (BeMA).

Since the beginning, BeMA USA sought to create and enhance widespread interest in the Lebanese art scene and all its extensions. It has extended its support to Lebanese artistic ventures through close partnerships and teamwork with US institutions. This has included educational and restoration initiatives, scholarships, exhibitions and exchange programs.

Board of Directors

WE ARE

Henrietta NammourChair
Lili Chopra President
Reem SayeghTreasurer
Natasha-Christina AkdaSecretary
Sandra Abou NaderDirector
Claude Audi – Director
Nora BoustanyDirector
Rania DanielDirector
Rana El FilDirector
Rana BaladiDirector
Fady ZeidanDirector

Committees
Public Relations and Outreach Committee
Fundraising Committee
Artistic Committee
Scholarship Committee
Finance Committee

Friends of BeMA

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Laura Lati
Dina Bizri
Tamara Azoury