Ras Al Khaimah Art Announces Theme and Opens Submissions for 2025 Festival

Memory: This evocative theme invites artists from around the world to explore the concept of memory through their artistic lens.

Ras Al Khaimah Art, the year-long cultural initiative nurturing existing and emerging talent, has announced the theme for its 2025 Festival: 'Memory'. This evocative theme invites artists from around the world to explore the concept of memory through their artistic lens.

Dedicated to enriching the creative scene in the UAE and acting as a hub for identifying and cultivating existing and emerging talent, Ras Al Khaimah Art has also opened submissions for its Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival to be held in February 2025.

Artists of all ages and backgrounds, including students, are invited to participate in the 2025 Festival. Students, from K-12, have a special category where they can submit one piece in either fine art & photography, sculpture, or film. This is a unique opportunity for young talent to showcase their creativity and engage with the arts community.

Selected artworks will be showcased at the prestigious exhibition, which will provide a platform to share meaningful perspectives on the theme of 'Memory' with a global audience.

Applications are now open for the Ras Al Khaimah Art Film Grants and Artist Residency Grants. These grants, awarded to emerging artists and filmmakers, provide a significant opportunity to create new work and engage with the Ras Al Khaimah community. The grants not only offer financial support but also a platform to showcase their work and connect with a global audience.

With a focus on documentaries, the Film Grants provide start-up funding (25,000 AED) for emerging creatives to produce short films on topics relevant to the United Arab Emirates and the broader Gulf region. Up to two (2) grants are awarded annually through a competitive application process.

The Artist Residency invites local and international artists to create new work and engage with the Ras Al Khaimah community. Inspired by the Emirates, the chosen artist will create captivating works and share their talent through workshops throughout the residency. Open to all creative practices; the program offers 6 months of residencies culminating in an exhibition and collaborative public art installation.

A beacon of creativity for the UAE, the Ras Al Khaimah Art 2024 Festival featured diverse artworks and live performances by 106 local and international artists, with over 45,000 visitors recorded.

For more information about Ras Al Khaimah Art and for details on how to submit, please visit https://www.rakart.ae/.