8/11/2026
Under the patronage of H.E. Prof. Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research; H.E. Prof. Dr. Yahya Zakaria Eid, President of Kafr El-Sheikh University; and Prof. Dr. Ismail Ismail Ibrahim, Vice President of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Naglaa Hosny El-Ashraf, Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education, Kafr El-Sheikh University, and President of the Conference, and Prof. Dr. Wagida Nasr Hammad, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Postgraduate Studies and Research and Conference Rapporteur, the Fifth International Scientific Conference of the Faculty featured three art exhibitions showcasing the creative works of faculty members and students of the Art Education Department.
Held under the conference theme, “Integrating Specific Sciences and Artificial Intelligence to Anticipate the Future in Light of Sustainable Development,” the exhibitions presented a rich diversity of artistic visions, materials, techniques, and modes of expression.
The exhibitions brought together the artistic expertise of faculty members and the creative experiences of students, creating a dynamic space for intergenerational dialogue. They demonstrated the capacity of art to foster imagination, shape ideas, and transform materials into artworks characterized by aesthetic and expressive values. They also reflected the richness of art education and the diversity of its creative pathways.
The Faculty Members’ Art Exhibition of the Art Education Department featured a diverse selection of artworks highlighting the distinctive artistic visions and varied approaches of faculty members. The exhibition provided students with an opportunity to engage closely with their professors’ artistic experiences, enriching their knowledge and strengthening the connection between academic study and creative practice.
The Art Exhibition of the Digital Art Education Teacher Preparation Program presented a collection of student artworks produced as part of their academic coursework. The works reflected the knowledge and skills acquired by the students and highlighted the program’s commitment to preparing teachers who possess advanced artistic expression skills while remaining responsive to digital transformations in education and creative practice.
The Art Exhibition of the Art Education Program further enriched this artistic panorama through student works in metalwork, textiles, printmaking, sculpture, painting, and design. The exhibited works revealed the students’ diverse abilities to work with different materials, construct artistic compositions, employ color, form, volume, and texture, and transform their acquired knowledge into original artistic productions bearing their individual creative identities.
Prof. Dr. Naglaa Hosny El-Ashraf, Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education, Kafr El-Sheikh University and President of the Conference, expressed her pride in the artistic contributions presented by the exhibitions, which brought together the experience of faculty members and the aspirations of students. She emphasized that an artwork reflects its creator’s ability to think, experiment, and seek innovative solutions, noting that nurturing such abilities constitutes an integral part of the Faculty’s mission to develop individuals and enhance their awareness and aesthetic appreciation.
She further affirmed that bringing together faculty members’ artworks and students’ productions within a shared framework adds a dynamic dimension to the educational process, in which knowledge interacts with experience and opportunities for learning, inspiration, and talent discovery are expanded. She commended the efforts of the Art Education Department and its academic programs in preparing generations capable of integrating artistic skills, technological awareness, and the requirements of professional practice.
The exhibitions were organized under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Rasha Gawish, Head of the Organizing Committee, with Assistant Prof. Dr. Mai El-Sayed Abdo serving as Committee Coordinator, and with the membership of Prof. Dr. Amira Ahmed Fouad; Assistant Prof. Dr. Dalia El-Sayed El-Maddah; Assistant Lecturer Mirna Ahmed; Assistant Lecturer Aya Tarek; Assistant Lecturer Yousra Hamdy; and Assistant Lecturer Ekram Diab.
Their collective efforts reflected the integration and cooperation of faculty members and associate faculty members in presenting the artworks and highlighting their diversity, artistic quality, and creative value.
The three exhibitions embodied the Faculty’s commitment to making creativity a practice nurtured through learning and experimentation and to preparing art educators capable of discovering and nurturing talent and opening new pathways for its development.
Through these initiatives, the Faculty reaffirms its belief that the arts are a powerful force for building awareness, cultivating aesthetic sensitivity, enabling generations to envision the future, and actively contributing to shaping it.