Dubai: The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has extended the deadline for submissions to the 13th Sikka Art and Design Festival. Under the patronage of HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, the new deadline for participation is set for 31st October 2024.
The new extended date offers Emirati, UAE, and GCC-based artists, including retailers, culinary artists, performers, and workshop facilitators, more time to showcase their talents at the festival. The festival, scheduled from 31st January to 9th February 2025 in Al Shindagha Historic Neighborhood, will feature a diverse range of artistic expressions, including:
- Visual arts
- Sculptures
- Paintings
- Photography
- Murals
- Multimedia installations
- Culinary arts
- Musical and cinematic performances
- Workshops, talks, and panel discussions
Artists are encouraged to submit works that reflect unique ideas and innovative approaches, highlighting the richness of the local art scene. Additionally, the festival requires participants to use environmentally friendly materials in their artworks, ensuring originality and that the pieces have not been previously produced or exhibited in other festivals or events.
The Sikka Art and Design Festival, a key part of the Dubai Art Season, provides an innovative platform for both emerging and established talents. The event supports Dubai’s vision of being a global hub for culture, creativity, and talent, reinforcing its position as an incubator for artistic expression and a major center of talent.