The Art Fund Dubai Awards - Call for Artists

• AFD Art Fund Dubai

• Deadline: July 15th, 2025

• Theme: Digital Silk Road & Renewal of Traditional Symbols

• Prize: $100,000+ Exhibition

• Entry Fees: Free

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

As China and the UAE commemorate 40 years of diplomatic relations, the "AFD Art Awards—The Art Fund Dubai Awards" emerges as a strategic cultural initiative. Spearheaded by the Dubai Department of Culture and the Chinese Embassy in the UAE, with key support from ADQ and the BMW Group, the awards focus on contemporary Chinese art practices.​

This program exemplifies a multifaceted approach to cultural diplomacy, integrating governmental policy, international curatorial standards, and commercial investment. By doing so, it seeks to establish a sustainable platform for artistic exchange, reflecting the evolving dynamics of Sino-Arab relations and the role of art in international engagement.