Gulf Emerging Artists: Open Call 2026
We're looking for the next generation of artists across the Gulf. Submit your best work and win editorial coverage, newsletter features, and banner placement across Art in the Middle.
About This Open Call
Art in the Middle is opening its doors to emerging artists across the Gulf region. Whether you work in painting, photography, sculpture, digital art, or any other medium — we want to see your practice.
This is your chance to be discovered by a community of collectors, curators, and art lovers who follow Art in the Middle for the most compelling voices in the regional art scene.
We will select two winners who will receive a full editorial feature, newsletter spotlight, and prominent banner placement across the platform for one month.
Requirements
- You must be based in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, or the wider MENA region.
- The work submitted must be original and created within the last 3 years.
- You may submit up to 5 artworks via your portfolio link.
- All art types and mediums are welcome.
- Artists at any career stage — emerging, mid-career — may apply.
Submit Your Application
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