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UAE Open Calls to Have on Your Radar This August
Looking for creative opportunities in the UAE? Discover open calls for artists, designers and creatives, from Dubai Design Week and Sikka to Burj Khalifa and World Art Dubai.
Latest News
LatestFire Station’s Open Call for Emerging Artists
Fire Station has opened applications for AISP 2027, a fully funded nine month programme for emerging artists aged 18 to 35, led by Wael Shawky.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Opens in December 2026
9 Classic films to catch at Cinema Akil’s Summer of Classics this July
Floral Masterclass at Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Wynn Al Marjan Island launches Punchdrunk theatre project in UAE
Saudi Arabia's Diriyah Art Futures centre launches development programme for young artists
World Art Dubai 2026: Dates, Curators and What to Expect
Everything we know about Sharjah Biennial 17 in 2027
How AlUla is rethinking jewellery through craft and education
Alserkal Avenue turns grey with New Balance this May
Exhibition Spotlight
Exhibition Spotlight: Made in the UAE at JD Malat Gallery
Made in the UAE exhibition at JD Malat Gallery presents seven contemporary artists exploring identity, memory, and materiality in the UAE art scene.
Exhibition Spotlight: Body Quotidian opens at Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Art Foundation’s new exhibition, Body Quotidian, brings together works by Emirati artist Laila Majid and Pakistani visual artist Inaam Zafar. Running until September 20, the exhibition explores the human body through photography, sculpture and painting, offering visitors a thought-provoking artistic experience.
Latest Interviews
Body Quotidian opens at Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Art Foundation’s new exhibition, Body Quotidian, brings together works by Emirati artist Laila Majid and Pakistani visual artist Inaam Zafar..
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Guides
Contemporary Artist Shadab Khan
Multi-award-winning Dubai-based artist Shadab Khan shares her fluid art journey, exploring movement, colour, and immersive emotional experiences.
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