UnitedArabEmirates

Organizer Information The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) is an internationally renowned photography award established in Dubai, UAE. For this initiative, HIPA has partnered with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the 2026 United Nations Water Conference (co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal in Abu Dhabi) to highlight […]

Organizer Information reEarth Studio is a project of The Little Art (TLA), registered in New Zealand (Charity Number CC59461). TLA was founded in Pakistan in 2007 by Shoaib Iqbal as a non-profit arts education organization that uses the power of art to transform learning for children and youth. Since then, TLA has engaged nearly one […]

Organizer Information The Art Circle (TAC) is a UAE-based art organization that organizes an annual award designed to support and promote the local visual arts scene. The award provides artists with an opportunity to present their work to a professional jury composed of art and culture specialists, including institution directors, curators, and collectors. Through the […]

Organizer Information The Independent and Freelance Photojournalist Award (IFPA) is presented by Xposure, the Xposure International Photography & Film Festival held annually in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Xposure is powered by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau and describes itself as a global meeting point for photographers, filmmakers, and creative storytellers, running for seven days each […]

Organizer Information New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a degree-granting research university and a key campus within the global network of New York University, alongside NYU New York and NYU Shanghai. Established as an international hub for research, education, and creative practice, NYU Abu Dhabi brings together students, faculty, artists, and researchers from around […]

Organizer Information The role is offered by Ishara Art Foundation, a contemporary art institution dedicated to fostering critical engagement with South Asian and diaspora artistic practices through exhibitions, public programming, and educational initiatives. The foundation operates internationally, collaborating with artists, curators, institutions, and cultural organizations across the region and globally. Its programming includes exhibitions, research-driven […]

Organizer Information Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) is one of the leading contemporary art institutions in the Middle East and an internationally recognized platform for artistic production, research, exhibitions, education, film, music, and cultural exchange. Based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, the Foundation was established to support contemporary artistic practices through year-round programming that includes exhibitions, […]

Organizer Information Louvre Abu Dhabi is one of the leading international museums in the Middle East and a major cultural institution developed through collaboration between the United Arab Emirates and France. Designed by renowned architect Jean Nouvel, the museum is internationally recognized for its universal curatorial approach, bringing together art, history, architecture, and cross-cultural narratives […]

Organizer Information The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation is a respected non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing education, research, arts, and community development in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Through its Arts & Culture initiatives, the Foundation actively supports creative practitioners, cross-cultural exchange, and public engagement with contemporary artistic practices. The Foundation’s […]