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Dubai Culture Launches Inaugural Public Art Commission Open Call

other · 2026-04-22

An open call has been launched by Dubai Culture inviting artists based in the UAE to present their proposals for the first Dubai Public Art commission. This initiative is a joint effort with Art Dubai, Alserkal Avenue, Art Jameel, Tashkeel, and Akaas Visual Arts. Art Dubai will oversee the management of the commission, with the announcement of shortlisted artists taking place during Art Dubai from March 1-5. The selected winner will be disclosed in Spring 2023, and their artwork will be installed in a public garden located in Al Hudaiba later that year. All submissions are due by 23:59 on Monday, February 13.

Key facts

  • Dubai Culture invites UAE-based artists for the inaugural Dubai Public Art commission.
  • Collaborators include Art Dubai, Alserkal Avenue, Art Jameel, Tashkeel, and Akaas Visual Arts.
  • The commission is managed by Art Dubai.
  • Shortlisted artists will be announced at Art Dubai between March 1-5.
  • The winner will be revealed in Spring 2023.
  • The winning work will be displayed in a public garden in Al Hudaiba.
  • Submission deadline is 23:59 on Monday, February 13.

Entities

Institutions

  • Dubai Culture
  • Art Dubai
  • Alserkal Avenue
  • Art Jameel
  • Tashkeel
  • Akaas Visual Arts

Locations

  • Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Al Hudaiba

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