Deadline: 1-Nov-22
The Cultural Foundation is seeking applications for its Art Residency 2023 to advance the skills and practice of professional artists, designers, architects, writers, performers, researchers, film makers and other cultural practitioners through dedicated studio spaces and resources.
The residency programme enables artists to produce and exhibit works within Cultural Foundation, providing unparalleled visibility and endorsement.
Benefits
Artists in residence are offered:
- Dedicated studio space within Cultural Foundation
- 24 hours access to their studios
- Curatorial support
- Access to Cultural Foundation facilities
- Financial recourses
- Housing support (for artists residing outside of Abu Dhabi)
Eligibility Criteria
Nationals and residents of the UAE are welcome to apply for the 6 months long residencies. Each year, a jury selects 10 artists.
Requirements
Requirements for the application are:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or a similar academic degree in visual arts or a relevant cultural field
- Portfolio
- Artist CV including relevant exhibition history
- Contact email and phone number
- Five high resolution images of previous artworks
- Short biography (max. 100 words)
- Artist statement (max. 150 words)
- Personal photo
- Passport copy
- Copy of Unified Number (UAE nationals)
- Copy of Residency visa (Non-UAE nationals)
For more information, visit https://culturalfoundation.ae/en/programmes/art-residency