Sharjah Art Foundation announces the 2012 Production Programme Open Call for submissions from artists working in a range of media. In this application cycle, up to $200,000 is available for the funding of new work.

Sharjah Art Foundation is inviting applications for production grants from artists working in a range of media including sculpture, installation, time-based media, artist’s books and performance. Up to a total of $200,000 is available in this 2012 application cycle. The aim of this programme is to encourage innovative and ambitious projects and to provide artists with a platform for experimentation. The deadline for submission of applications is 24 February 2012 and selections will be announced in March. The selected projects will be developed and produced by the artist and Sharjah Art Foundation.