Al Qasimi Foundation Artist Residency Grants 2024

Deadline: 1 June 2024

The Al Qasimi Foundation has launched the Artist Residency Grants that provide opportunities for visiting local and international artists to produce new works and engage in cultural exchange with the Ras Al Khaimah community.

Visiting artists are encouraged to draw inspiration from the Emirates as they work on personal projects and to share their talent with the local community by leading art workshops and classes.

Objectives

Promote the value of all the arts through meaningful engagement with local residents, organizations, and the broader Ras Al Khaimah community;
Provide opportunities for artistic creation, exchange, reflection, and learning;
Support the development of local and emerging talent and demonstrate successful career pathways other artists have taken;
Contribute to the sustainable growth and development of Ras Al Khaimah’s creative sector;
Promote cross-cultural exchange that sparks curiosity and new ideas and also facilitates deeper understanding and appreciation.

Funding Information

Artist residencies vary from 6 to 12 months, with maximum values based on a residency’s duration: 61,000 AED (6-months), 80,000 AED (9-months), and 100,000 AED (12-months). Funds cover direct, residency-related expenses based on approved detailed budget.
Permissible expenditures include travel expenses to and within the UAE (e.g., airfare, car rental, accommodation, living stipend, visa), purchase of art supplies, rental of specialized equipment, professional support services related to artwork production, and translation. Visiting artists will have use of the Foundation’s Studio & Gallery, a purpose-designed, multi-functional arts space for their personal projects and engagement activities.

Eligibility Criteria

Prospective applicants for Artist Residency Grants should meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Degree in studio or fine arts or established portfolio of equivalent experience;
- Practicing artist or filmmaker working in the following media: drawing, film, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, or textiles;
- Participated in at least one solo exhibition OR two group exhibitions OR one film festival in past three years;
- Demonstrated experience teaching or helping others to explore different artistic media through hands-on workshops and activities;
- Evidence for how prior formal and informal cultural exchange experiences provided inspiration for personal creative practice and artistic expression;
- Proficiency in spoken and written English;
- At least 21 years of age by the time the proposed residency would take place;
- Not enrolled in other residency or academic programs during the proposed residency period at the Foundation.
Additionally, Arabic language skills, documented community art projects, and experience working with individuals of different ages and cultural backgrounds are considered assets. Due to space limitations, residencies can only be offered for individuals – artist collectives should not apply.