UAE; A Work of Art

UAE; A Work of Art
Summer 2011
June 7 - August 31 *TBC*


CALL FOR ARTISTS


An exhibition dedicated to present works of art by Emirati artists representing their home, the United Arab Emirates.

The United Arab Emirates is a country with a rich history and a great present. This exhibition is brought to you by the youth of this country. The presented works of art will be representations of the UAE from their viewpoint; a representation of what is home to them and what intrigues them. Each artist will use his/her unique form of expression to deliver their perspective of their home country. The end result; a collection of beautiful imagery and color reflecting the United Arab Emirates in the eyes of its people.

Complimenting this exhibition, information sessions will be held at The Ara Gallery during the period of the exhibition focused on overall Emirati cultural awareness and understanding. These sessions will be aimed at familiarizing tourists and expatriates with our traditions, culture, and overall lifestyle in the past and present. Coupled with the artwork displayed, guests will be able to truly experience the Emirati culture through the unified language of art and through talks and discussions on the people of the UAE and their culture.

Participating artists can take an active part in this initiative by attending some of the sessions and meeting with guests personally, thereby allowing for a dynamic exchange of thoughts, knowledge, and awareness.


Are you an Emirati artist with work that represents your view of the UAE?

Are you an Emirati artist who feels inspired to create original pieces of art which reflect this exhibition’s concept?

Please contact or send submissions to artists@thearagallery.ae if you are interested in taking part in this upcoming exhibition.

Terms & Conditions: http://thearagallery.blogspot.com/p/artist-submission-guidelines-2011.html

kind regards,
Sumayyah Al Suwaidi

Home Workspace / Ashkal Alwan

Please find the link below to Ashkal Alwan's open call for the Home Workspace Program, and please circulate as you deem convenient, They are specifically targeting participants from Sharjah and around:
http://www.ashkalalwan.org/news.aspx?id=93


thanks,
Sumayyah Al Suwaidi

Jalal's Art Trip 2011-Inspirations from the deep

Dear Art Lovers

Jalal’s Art Trip is Jalal Luqman's initiative to give back to the community, by sponsoring 10-15 amateur artists by giving them that push to cross over to become professional artists.

Since its conception, Jalal’s Art Trip has as taken its students to Hatta, Margham, Jazirat Al Hamra and Sir Banyas Island. Many of my participants have gone on to become professional artists or professionals in the art and culture field, supporting our national initiative to become an art and culture capital on a global scale.

This year, Jalal’s Art trip 2011 takes its participants to the bottom of our Emirati Sea, to witness the beauty and inspiration of our magical underwater world. “Inspirations from the Deep” is the theme of his year’s JAT; this will give the artists the ability to portray the mysteries of the deep as well as possible indications to our environment and how to preserve it.

if you would like to participate, and have read the rules of participation below, please fill the application http://www.jalal-luqman.com/jat-2011.doc and email it to Jalalsarttrip@gmail.com

To Watch Jalal's Art Trip video, please click on the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wltqxw-odt0

Rules
The trip is open both genders and to all nationalities.
Applicants who have had an art exhibition (group or solo) or have been professionals in the art field will not be selected.
Only artwork inspired by the trip will be exhibited, older or unrelated artwork will not be accepted or exhibited.
Applications with no samples will not be considered.
A signed NOC with contact number from legal guardian for all Emirati ladies or participants under 18 years of age.
Missing 3 workshops for ANY reason forfeits your participation in the art exhibition.


الشروط
نرحب بالذكور و الاناث من جميع الجنسيات و الاعمار

لن تقبل الطلبات من الفنانين المحترفين او الفنانين الذين قد اقاموا معارض سابقا

في المعرض المصاحب للرحلة لن تعرض اية لوحات قديمة او لا علاقة لها بالرحلة

يشترط على جميع الطلبات بان تكون كاملة و تحتوي على نماذج من اعمال الفنان

على المشاركات المواطنات و المشاركين دون ال18 سنة توفير رسالة عدم ممانعة من ولي الامر, و توفير رقم الهاتف لولي الامر

تعتبر المشاركة في المعرض لاغية في حال التغيب عن 3 ورش عمل لاي سبب كان

Guess the Artist - open call art exhibition

"Calling Artists to take part in this unique art show"
The UAE is going to witness a whole new art show of its kind, inspired by "Spot the artist: Postcards from the RCA's Secret sale", 1st of Feb 2011 at Ghaf Art Gallery.

Please click on the link below for application form and terms and conditions,http://www.sumayyahalsuwaidi.com/guess-the-artist2011.doc

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me,
thank you,
Sumayyah Al Suwaidi
sumayyah1711@gmail.com