Dubai’s Roundabouts Get Artistic Makeover Open Call for Installations
Dubai Culture, in collaboration with Dubai Municipality and the Road and Transport Authority, announces the Dubai roundabout art installations open call, inviting artists to enrich the city’s visual landscape. This initiative aligns with the Dubai Public Art strategy, aiming to adorn Dubai’s main roundabouts with innovative artworks. Join us in fostering creativity and elevating the emirate’s global image through this exciting opportunity to contribute to Dubai’s visual identity.
Open Call for Emirati Artists and UAE-Based Creatives
Dubai Culture is inviting all Emirati artists, practitioners, designers, architects, and UAE-based creatives to submit their proposals for the Dubai roundabout art installations open call. This is a golden opportunity for artists to showcase their work in a high-visibility urban setting, reflecting the flourishing local art scene and its ability to engage with Dubai’s dynamic environment and rapid development.
Submission Guidelines and Deadlines
The Authority will accept participation applications starting from June 11, 2024, with the final submission deadline set for July 11, 2024. A panel of experts and artists will review all applications and select the most promising projects. Winners will receive monetary prizes to cover the costs of design, raw materials, manufacturing, and implementation of their art installations in designated roundabouts.
Criteria for Submission
Applicants must present innovative ideas that demonstrate a strong commitment to creativity and reflect the cultural diversity of Dubai. The installations should use sustainable materials capable of withstanding Dubai’s environmental and weather conditions, including high temperatures. Additionally, the designs must not obstruct the flow of traffic and must include a comprehensive plan to ensure safety and security standards for both the public and the artwork.
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Enhancing Dubai’s Urban Landscape
This initiative is a part of a series of artistic commissions launched by Dubai Culture to transform the city’s streets, neighborhoods, and public spaces into vibrant cultural and touristic destinations. The Dubai roundabout art installations open call aims to enhance urban communication and harmony with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which focuses on improving the quality of life through sustainable urban development centered around people.
How to Apply
Interested artists and creatives can obtain the application form and detailed submission guidelines through Dubai Culture’s official website. The Authority encourages both pioneering and emerging artists to take part, whether they are working individually or within artistic groups.
About Dubai Culture and Arts Authority
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is dedicated to establishing Dubai as a global, creative, and sustainable city for culture, heritage, and the arts. Through initiatives like the Dubai roundabout art installations open call, Dubai Culture continues to promote cultural engagement and support the creative community, fostering a vibrant and diverse artistic landscape in the emirate.