This monthly compilation highlights arts and culture opportunities in the UAE and beyond
Overview:
Along with announcements of our year-round open calls and grants which support emerging and established artists working in contemporary art, we have compiled a list of reputable local, regional and international open calls, educational opportunities, grants and residencies in other institutions. In keeping with Sharjah Art Foundation’s commitment to the art community, this reference tool is updated on a regular basis.
Venice Internship
The National Pavilion UAE, Abu Dhabi
Deadline: 16 October 2026
Open to Emiratis and long-term residents of the UAE aged 21 and above, the internship affords hands-on experience overseeing the daily operations of the National Pavilion UAE at the International Art and Architecture exhibitions at La Biennale di Venezia over one month.
https://nationalpavilionuae.org/venice-internship/about/
Production Awards Program
Culture Resource, Beirut
Deadline: 19 October 2026
Young artists and writers below the age of 35 from the Arab region or in the diaspora are invited to apply for production grants in the following disciplines: Literature, Visual Arts, Music & Sound Art, Performing Arts and Cinema.
https://mawred.org/artistic-creativity/production-awards/?lang=en
Artists Residencies
Art Explora, Paris and Cité internationale des arts, Paris
Deadline: 30 October 2026
Applications are open to visual, performing and digital artists of all nationalities and ages with at least five years of professional experience and an international track record of exhibiting their work.
https://www.artexplora.org/en/the-artists-residencies-programme-presentation
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The information shared here has been sourced from the online platforms of the listed institutions.
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