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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and with the support and directives of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, the Sharjah International Book Fair ...

The Maraya Art Park is proud to launch an open call for young emerging artists living and working in the the UAE and Gulf region to submit design proposals for September 2013 for public art projects that focus on the themes of ecology and sustainable art and design. Interested artists ...

In conjunction with UAE-based Barjeel Art Foundation, the Singapore Art Museum has announced its plan to host an Arab art exhibition called ‘Terms & Conditions’ from 28 June to 8 September 2013. This news signifies a momentous collaboration between influential art institutions in the U.A.E. and Southeast Asia.

On 21 ...

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) has unveiled a dynamic new events schedule as part of its annual Professional Programme to strengthen the event’s standingas the publishing industry’s leading professional platform in the MENA region.

The comprehensive agenda of panel discussions, presentations, talks and networking opportunities is bigger and ...

As every year the Lepsien Art Foundation is tendering the International Grant Program 2013/14 'Emerging Talents' for Fine Art. In total five grants will be awarded to international artists in the disciplines Painting, Sculpture and Photography.

The Grant Program for the year 2013/14 will start 1 September 2013 and will ...

Istanbul is set to host All Arts, a new art fair focussing on traditional and classical Turkish, Islamic and Ottoman Arts and antiques. Running from 18 to 21 April 2013, the fair will present a broad range of works spanning the ancient to the contemporary from Turkey, the Middle East ...

Showcase, located in Al Quoz in Dubai, was one of the first galleries to be established in the UAE in the 1990’s and over the years has established a venerable reputation with art collectors and designers alike. Showcase also offers an in-house framing service that specialises in bespoke framing solutions ...

Make your Own Superhero is a fun-filled competition for everyone between 13 - 19 years old. You are required to bring out the best of your superhero

character be it through their superpowers and/or any other special characteristics. You may submit an original drawing, painting, coloring, or digital rendering of your ...

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, member of the Board of Trustees of the Emirates Literature Foundation, visited SIKKA 2013, marking the conclusion of the third edition of Dubai Culture’s contemporary artist-led fair, in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.

An upcoming artist herself and an active member ...

Welsh born, Catrin Finch, first and foremost ambassador for the harp, successfully reached out to UAE audiences and musicians for The Score.

The former Royal harpist to HRH, The Prince of Wales, had a packed agenda during her first visit to Dubai and the Gulf region with two days of ...

Mirage City Cinema interweaves elements of Sharjah’s historical fabric with filmic scenarios to create an ethereal courtyard cinema experience. Inspiration is drawn from the historical traditions of Sharjah. Floor carpets, which were traditionally used for sleeping and relaxing, are scattered around the courtyard; this draws upon the common practice of ...

One of the most exciting and globalised events in the international art calendar, Art Dubai’s 2013 edition underscored its importance as a fair of discovery with a diverse roster of 75 galleries from 30 countries, including a curated introduction to varied art scenes across West Africa.

Deriving its global relevance ...

Salwa Zeidan Gallery confirmed it will be inaugurating its new space on Saadiyat Island’s St. Regis this April 2013. The move marks yet another first for this contemporary art gallery considered one of the most active art spaces in the capital and one of the first galleries to be established ...

The National Pavilion of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)- la biennale di Venezia, initiated by the Ministry of Culture, Youth & Community Development and supported by the Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of the fellows that will be trained and based in ...

Zayed University announced the launch of ISEA 2014 at SIKKA, Dubai this March. The 20th International Symposium on Electronic Art will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in November 2014. ISEA 2014 will be hosted by Zayed University in collaboration with Dubai Convention and Events Bureau (DCEB) - a ...

Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Art Dubai was inaugurated by H. H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai

The Crown Prince inaugurated the seventh edition ...

The International Emerging Artist Award (IEAA), under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Wafa Hasher AlMaktoum, and supported by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (DCAA) proudly announced the winners of the 2013 Emerging Emirati and Emerging International artist award categories at the winner’s exhibition at FN Designs.

The International ...

In 2012, Art Dubai launched a new, annual prize in collaboration with the master-framers John Jones. The John Jones Art on Paper Award aims to recognise the potential for excellence and innovation for works made on paper, and provide further opportunities for artists working in this medium. The prize is ...

In its 7th edition, Art Dubai has opened with more than 75 international galleries, to a diverse crowd of artists, curators, collectors and avid art enthusiasts. This year Art Dubai solidifies its reputation as a fair of discovery as it welcomes visitors and participants to obtain a look at the ...

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, member of the Board of Trustees of the Emirates Literature Foundation, officially inaugurated the ‘Ladies Day’ at the second edition of Design Days Dubai, the international fair for collectible and limited edition furniture and objects.

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa toured ...