Arts Services
The latest addition to our programs aimed at identifying and nurturing young Emirati talents in visual arts, performing arts, film and literature, Arts Services is an all-encompassing approach to promoting emerging local talents, as well as sustaining and strengthening their career.
Main Services
Advisory
An ongoing mentorship program, Advisory services connect young artists to a wide network of professionals in the art field who could advise them and offer counseling to help them make the right choices for perfecting their craft and launching their career.
click to download Advisory Application Form(PDF format - 174KB)
Art Residencies
Launched this year in association with the Delfina Foundation, Tashkeel and Art Dubai, with the support of the British Council, the Residency program gives artists the opportunity to meet other artists and professionals in their chosen field, as well as provide them with a new environment in which to create art.
Workshops
As part of our initiative to nurture emerging talents, a wide range of workshops on various aspects of the arts is on offer throughout the year to provide necessary training and development.
Upcoming workshops
| Workshop | Date | Time | Place |
|---|
| Beginners Theater Acting workshop |
1st – 25th of July 2011 |
7 – 10pm |
Dubai Arts Association Theater |
| Advanced Theater acting workshop |
5th – 25th of July 2011 |
7- 10pm |
Al Ahli Theater |
| Drawing workshop |
9th – 30 of July 2011. Every Saturday, Monday and Thursday |
5 – 8pm |
Dar Al Nadwa – Al Bastakiya |
| Calligraphy workshop in Script |
17th – 21st of July 2011 |
5 – 7pm |
Dubai Public Library - Tawar |
| Calligraphy workshop in Ruqa |
24th – 28th July 2011 |
5-7pm |
Dubai Public Library - Tawar |
| Workshop in Arabesque design |
24th – 28th July 2011 |
5-7pm |
Dar Al Nadwa – Al Bastakiya |
Click to download Workshop Application Form(PDF format - 179KB)
Grants
Open to promising Emirati artists from all backgrounds, Art Grants will provide financial support for ongoing and outstanding projects. The first call for Art Grant applications will be held at the end of the 2011.
Artist Database
To facilitate better outreach in the Dubai arts community, this database of Emirati artists will be updated regularly. Once implemented it will be the comprehensive archive of information on local artists, including their areas of specialisation, body of work and contact information.
Emirati artists can contact Dubai Culture on 8004003 or e-mail: ArtsServices@dubaiculture.ae for more details on Arts Services.