Dubai Culture celebrates Emirati creativity in ‘Narratives of Belonging’ exhibition

Dubai Culture celebrates Emirati creativity in ‘Narratives of Belonging’ exhibition

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of an open call to participate in the ‘Narratives of Belonging’ exhibition, which aims to celebrate professional Emirati artists and their achievements, discover talent in all fields of arts and culture, and support and motivate them to continue their creative passion and expand the scope of their participation in enhancing the local art scene, in line with the Authority’s aspirations to create a sustainable artistic environment capable of strengthening Dubai’s cultural and creative industries.
Dubai Culture aims to underscore the significance of sustainability within the culture and arts sector, inviting established and emerging Emirati artists, practitioners, and designers to contribute their creative expressions across mediums such as visual arts, drawing, sculpture, photography, design, calligraphy, and multimedia.
Participants are encouraged to explore storytelling themes in their artworks, emphasising concepts such as collectivism, cultural heritage, and the exploration of traditions, values, and identity, in addition to their creative and visual experiences that embody their ideas, visions, artistic trends, and their own stories.
The Authority will receive applications for participation until 1 June, after which a specialised committee comprising experts, artists and practitioners will evaluate the artworks to determine eligibility for participation in the upcoming