As part of the GEM Learning Sector, the GEM Arts & Crafts Centre will be instrumental in setting the tone for art and design standards in education in Egypt. The Centre will contribute to the safeguarding of Egyptian traditional craftsmanship which is one of the main domains of intangible cultural heritage, while creating new avenues of economic industry. By supporting traditions of established craftspeople while encouraging emerging artists and designers, the GEM Arts & Crafts Centre is devoted to building a strong teaching, learning, and research community giving voice to a compelling vision of art and design in Egypt.

The GEM Arts & Crafts Centre is an integral and vital part of the cultural landscape at the GEM. Envisioned as a world-class facility for the practice of applied arts and design, the GEM Arts & Crafts Centre will be where ancient Egyptian culture and techniques merge with contemporary and cutting-edge technological applications with amazing results.

Inspired by the wonders of ancient Egyptian culture, students/apprentices will learn the processes of art & design from creation and exhibition to promotion and distribution. The GEM Arts & Crafts Centre will empower Egyptian artists, designers and craftspeople cultivating a creative cultural infrastructure for the future as well as attracting students from around the globe with its unparalleled quality of programmes. GEM will be a pioneering cutting-edge facility where scholars and practitioners align to instruct, create and inspire with the aim of making amazing original pieces and high-quality products.