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Abu Dhabi (Aletihad)
Arts AlUla and the French Agency for AlUla Development (Afalula) have launched the new season of the AlUla Artist Residency Programme, a total of six programmes – five residencies and one alumni programme – taking place during the 2023/2024 season.
Artists and designers from all over the world will participate in a rich and diverse range of residencies, spanning visual arts and performance, botanical and landscaping, heritage and innovation, and more.
The new season of the AlUla Artist Residency Programme will further establish AlUla as a global hub for creative minds, drawing inspiration from its natural wonders, rich history, and diverse society. Together the programmes encourage artists and creatives to explore the boundless possibilities of AlUla, highlighting it as the go-to destination for immersive residencies.
During the AlUla Arts Festival, visitors will get the first opportunity to see some of the inspiring creations of the AlUla Artist Residency Programmes as they preview within the festival itself.
The residencies will be showcasing two exhibitions at the AlUla Arts Festival from February 9 until March 2. The exhibitions will be for the Visual Art Residency and the Design Residency.
This collective and artistic initiative continues to establish AlUla as a vibrant cultural programme, encouraging visitors to enjoy the remarkable curations of these residency programmes. Among the various programmes, the UAE artist Maitha Abdallah is among seven selected. The AlUla Visual Art Residency, of which she is a part, finishes in February after a five-month period.
The Artists’ processes and outcomes will be showcased in an exhibition at the Arts Festival in February. The seven artists are: Maitha Abdallah (UAE), Reem Al Nasser (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Hugo Servanin (France), Joel Spring (Australia), Marlon De Azambuja (Brazil), Bianca Bondi (South Africa) and Guillaume Bouisset (France)
The objective for these is to elevate AlUla as a cultural focus, and invite artists and designers from all around the world to contribute to the ongoing storyline of its vital heritage.
