Ithra Calls on Artists to Apply for 7th Art Prize
Launched in 2017, the prize seeks to support contemporary art across the Arab world and offer a vital platform for talented artists.
With a total prize pool of $100,000, the winning artwork will secure a lasting home within Ithra's permanent art collection.
The 2025 edition of the Ithra Art Prize has witnessed notable expansion with the appointed jury providing five finalists with production grants to showcase their work in an exhibition at Ithra in the spring of 2026.
Interestingly, the exhibition offers a unique and valuable opportunity to advance the award's objective of boosting a vibrant cultural movement in the region.
By showcasing the fascinating artworks of participating artists, the award celebrates their artistic legacy, enriches the regional art scene, as well as encourages dialogue around contemporary Arab art.
Crucially, the award is open to individual artists and creative collectives aged 18 and above, including Arab artists and those residing in Arab countries.
This year, the award is accepting both new and previously submitted works until October 16.
Submissions should mirror the artist's ongoing practice and research. Their works also should be intellectually driven, contextually rooted, and shaped by sustained exploration.
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