Sylvia Ong Wins Inaugural Arts Club Residency Prize
Sylvia Ong has been awarded the first-ever The Arts Club Residency Prize by The Arts Club Dubai for her painting 'After Returning,' which is created using oil and oil bars. This prestigious honor includes a cash prize of USD 10,000 and a spot for her work in the club’s permanent collection. Her achievement comes after participating in the inaugural Artist Residency Programme for 2025–2026, where she receives guidance from a committee that features members like Elie Khouri and Laila Binbrek. Alongside Salmah Almansoori, Ong is presenting two exhibitions themed 'Singular Focus' on the club’s second-floor landing, with all pieces available for silent auction, benefiting the artists involved.
Key facts
- Sylvia Ong won the inaugural The Arts Club Residency Prize.
- The prize was awarded for her painting 'After Returning' (oil and oil bar on canvas).
- Prize includes USD 10,000 and artwork enters The Arts Club's permanent collection.
- Ong participated in the 2025–2026 inaugural Artist Residency Programme at The Arts Club Dubai.
- The residency committee includes Elie Khouri, Laila Binbrek, Amelie Von Wedel, Sara Abou Khalil, Chafa Ghaddar, and Rahul Waney.
- Ong and fellow resident Salmah Almansoori present two exhibitions on the second-floor stairway landing.
- Exhibitions respond to the theme 'Singular Focus'.
- All artworks were available via silent auction to club members, with full proceeds to artists.
Entities
Artists
- Sylvia Ong
- Salmah Almansoori
- Elie Khouri
- Laila Binbrek
- Amelie Von Wedel
- Sara Abou Khalil
- Chafa Ghaddar
- Rahul Waney
Institutions
- The Arts Club Dubai
- Canvas
Locations
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates