Six-Month Art Residency in the UAE: Grant up to 61,000 AED for Your Project!

The Ras Al Khaimah Art program invites international artists to spend 6 months in the United Arab Emirates. This is a great opportunity to create new works inspired by the local context and to interact closely with the local community.

Professional artists and directors/filmmakers aged 21 and over are invited to participate. Authors working in the following areas are accepted:

• Drawing/Graphics
• Film
• Jewelry
• Mixed Media
• Painting
• Photography
• Sculpture
• Textiles

The maximum grant amount is 61,000 AED (UAE Dirhams). These funds fully cover basic expenses, including:

• International flight
• Visa fees
• Accommodation
• Living stipend
• Car rental and domestic travel
• Purchase of art materials
• Rental of specific equipment
• Contractor services for creating works
• Translator services

Organizers expect residents to do the following during the program:

• Create new works according to the initial concept.
• Work in an "open studio" format—be ready to welcome visitors who want to observe the process and ask questions.
• Conduct one practical workshop per month (6 workshops in total).
• Record one podcast interview, explaining their creative work and interests in simple terms.
• Write a blog post (500–800 words) about their residency experience.
• Present a solo exhibition at the annual Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival (and also participate in a joint public art installation).
• Donate one of the works created during the residency to the Foundation.

Application Deadline: June 1, 2026.

To learn more about the opportunity and to apply, please visit the official program website at the link below.

Apply: Official Program Website