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Mazra’ah Media Art Residency for New Media Artists and Scholars

Mazra’ah Media Arts Residency

Running from February to April, 2025, the three-month Mazra’ah Media Arts Residency comprises two distinct streams for artists and scholars, established in the field of New Media and Digital Art. Designed to foster innovation and intellectual exchange across disciplines, the residency offers participants access to world-class studios and production labs, as well as a production budget.

Work developed during residencies will be showcased or incorporated into scholarly publications, facilitated by DAF and its network of regional and international partners. There will also be opportunities to secure further engagement, through exhibitions, publications, and artist monographs. 

GLOBAL OPEN CALL: DAF's 'Emerging New Media Artists' educational programme

Global opportunities for Young Artists: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture opens applications for 'Emerging New Media Artists' educational programme

The exciting educational programme will be hosted in the soon-to-open Diriyah Art Futures centre, the Middle East and North Africa's first facility dedicated to New Media Arts.

Intermix Residency 2nd Cycle

Initiated by the Visual Arts Commission in collaboration with the Fashion Commission. The
Intermix Residency Program is a fully-funded multiple-cycle artist residency program located in
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Program welcomes applications by Saudi and international emerging and mid-career visual
artists, fashion designers, and curators aged 21 or above who are willing to develop a
production or research-based project related to the topics of innovation, transformation, and
sustainability. Eligible candidates have a strong interest in processes of cross-disciplinary
exchange, peer learning, and collective learning.
The open call for candidacies for the first residency cycle is now open. The selection will be

AlUla Design Award

A New Legacy of Design,

Inspired by AlUla

The AlUla Design Award (ADA) recognises exceptional design inspired by the heritage, landscapes, and artistic legacies of AlUla.

The first edition of the AlUla Design Award is an Open Call that invites established and emerging designers to conceptualize and propose exceptional items for two tracks: Premium Retail and VIP Gifting. Submissions will be evaluated by a Jury of recognised leaders from the world of design. Shortlisted design proposals will be commissioned, supported in their production and promoted within AlUla and its network of influential and high profile online and international activities.

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