Muslim Women’s Arts Foundation

Celebrating and Elevating Muslim Women Worldwide

Artists, Artisans, Mothers, Wives…from Arts and Crafts, to Fashion, Food and Lifestyle, join us to learn more about the roles of women in this rich culture.

Muslim Women’s Arts Festival

JOIN US ONLINE AND LIVE IN 2024

We are delighted to offer you a feast of vibrant events, live and digital, celebrating Muslim Women in the creative industries from the North West and across the world!

An exciting opportunity for the whole family to explore creativity whilst guided by the expertise of Muslim female artists!
Nearly all of our events are free. Donations are welcomed.

Thank you for joining us!

VIEW OUR 2024 BROCHURE

BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE

MACFEST Arts Awards

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED 8TH JULY 2024

MACFEST, Muslim Arts and Culture Festival, celebrates and increases the impact of Muslim artists with Arts Awards.

Each of our 4 categories have the same selection process. CLICK HERE for more information about each category and how recipients are selected.
MACFEST Arts Awards will celebrate and empower the most outstanding Muslim practising artists in the North West. There will be a winner in each category and an Overall Prize Winner Award recognised at the Awards Evening in November 2024.

All Muslim Female Artists Finalists will be featured here later this year.

a range of vibrant events

spread accross 9 mini FESTIVALS

The international feast of engaging and educational events in 2024 connects the viewers and participants to our hosts and artists in Afghanistan, Dubai, Hawaii, Canada, Pakistan, Jakarta, South Africa, Morocco and the USA.

Joining forces with Macfest, Manchester Histories Festival, Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, Huddersfield Literature Festival, Manchester Kit and Phil Society, Creative Manchester and Health Inequalities research platforms at the University of Manchester, we promise a great diversity of speakers and artists, shedding more light on women’s experiences and contributions to culture, that often go unnoticed.

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

FESTIVAL OF WORDS AND BOOKS

MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES

FESTIVAL OF CALLIGRAPHY AND ARTS

RAMADHAN AND EID CELEBRATIONS

OUR ENVIRONMENT OUR PLANET

HERITAGE TOURS

YOUTH FESTIVAL

NORTH-WEST FESTIVAL

MUSLIM WOMEN’S ARTS FESTIVAL

MACFEST

MACFEST Arts Awards

OUR MISSION

We aim to celebrate and elevate Muslim women, bringing Muslim and non- Muslim communities together, promote social inclusion and overcome barriers.

Muslim Women’s Arts Foundation and Festival will celebrate women’s contribution and roles they play in the diversity and the richness of Muslim heritage.

And just like in our sister company MACFEST (Muslim Arts and Culture Festival) we aim to engage people of all ages and denominations, including school, college and university students and local communities.

Qaisra Shahraz MBE, JP, FRSA Founder and Executive Director of MACFEST and Muslim Women’s Arts Foundation and Festival