Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival 2027 – Open Call
Opportunity type: Open Call
For: Artists, & filmmakers
Deadline: 05/06/26
Rewards: Up to AED 12,000, exhibition, recognition, and media exposure
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
About this opportunity
The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research invites submissions for the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival 2027 under the theme “Lost in Translation.” This internationally recognised festival, held in the historic Al Jazeera Al Hamra heritage village, brings together artists from around the world to explore cultural exchange and contemporary themes. The 2027 edition encourages artists to reflect on ideas of identity, migration, belonging, miscommunication, and transformation—examining what it means to exist between cultures, languages, and emotional states. Selected works will be exhibited as part of the festival’s programme.
Rewards
- Grand Jury Prize: AED 12,000 + trophy + website feature and press mention
- Category Awards:
- Photography: AED 6,000 (1st), AED 4,000 (2nd)
- Painting/Drawing: AED 6,000 (1st), AED 4,000 (2nd)
- Sculpture/Installation: AED 6,000
- Video Art: AED 6,000
- Documentary Short Film: AED 6,000
- Narrative Short Film: AED 6,000
- Student Awards:
- Ages 6–12: AED 2,000 + trophy
- Ages 11–19: AED 2,000 + trophy
- Exhibition opportunity at the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival 2027
Eligibility
- Open to artists and filmmakers of all nationalities and backgrounds
- Categories include: Emerging Artists, Established Artists, Filmmakers, and Students
- Applicants may apply under one category only
- Accepted media: photography, painting/drawing, sculpture/installation, video art, and short film (narrative, documentary, animation)
Entry Fee
Free to enter
How to Apply
Apply using the link: Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival 2027 – Open Call
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