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Entrepreneur
31-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Sharjah Art Foundation Launches 2025-2026 Residency Open Call
Selected residents will have the opportunity to live and work at either Bait Obaid Al Shamsi in Sharjah City or the Kalba Ice Factory in Kalba, during the residency period running from November 2025 to March 2026. You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Sharjah Art Foundation has announced an open call for its 2025–2026 Residency Program, inviting applications from creatives across disciplines, including visual artists, writers, poets, researchers, musicians, performance artists, and filmmakers. The initiative is designed to support experimental and interdisciplinary practices while fostering dialogue and collaboration with Sharjah's dynamic artistic community. Selected residents will have the opportunity to live and work at either Bait Obaid Al Shamsi in Sharjah City or the Kalba Ice Factory in Kalba, during the residency period running from November 2025 to March 2026. The programme offers a comprehensive support package that includes international flights and airport transfers, accommodation, a monthly stipend, and access to the Foundation's extensive institutional networks and resources. Applications are open until 30 August 2025.
CairoScene
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Sharjah's Ramadan Nights Will Showcase Emirati Arts & Culture
On March 8th and March 15th, the festival will feature arts workshops, activities and a dinner. Mar 03, 2025 Ramadan Nights Festival 2025 is a series of creativity, culture and community hosted by Sharjah Art Foundation. The event will take place on March 8th and March 15th, from 9 PM to 12 AM, at The Flying Saucer Art Foundation and Bait Obaid Al Shamsi in Sharjah Arts Square. Attendees will be able to explore artworks from Sharjah Biennial 16, while immersing themselves in hands-on activities that celebrate Emirati heritage. On Night 1 (March 8th), visitors can take part in hand-drawing, painting, and weaving workshops, followed by a traditional potluck dinner. Night 2 (March 15th) will feature an art-inspired scavenger hunt for children, a photowalk activity, and a clay tile-making session. Admission is free; interested participants can register now via the link on Sharjah Art's Instagram page.
