Diriyah Art Futures

Diriyah Art Futures: Emerging New Media Artists Programme

The Emerging New Media Artists Programme is a supported one-year programme of creative production training. 

Developed by Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) in collaboration with Le Fresnoy - Studio National des Arts Contemporains in France, it provides emerging artists with access to cutting-edge professional equipment and a production budget, as well as a wide range of multidisciplinary learning opportunities. 

The programme includes theoretical, conceptual and technical learning seminars, as well as personal mentorship by prominent international digital artists. 

Emerging New Media Artists Programme

Diriyah Art Futures announces an open call for applications to its next digital and technology-led creative production and training programme targeting emerging artists working in New Media and Digital Art.

If you are interested in working in a dedicated media arts facility, alongside prominent digital and new media artists in this unique supported one-year programme, then Diriyah Art Futures is waiting for you.

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.

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