Nominations are now open for the prestigious Emerging Art Icons 2025 Awards, a celebration of artistic excellence and innovation in the UAE and beyond. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s awards continue to spotlight the transformative power of art across diverse mediums and disciplines.
Organized by Magzoid Magazine, the awards honour individuals, institutions, and initiatives that have made significant contributions to the art world. From traditional forms to digital expressions, the awards encompass a wide array of categories, reflecting the dynamic and evolving nature of the contemporary art scene.
Award Categories
- Art for Social Impact Award
- Artistic Achievement of the Year
- Installation Art of the Year
- Artistic Brand Collaboration of the Year
- Art Sponsorship of the Year
- Public Art Initiative of the Year
- Emerging Art Gallery of the Year
- Art Institution of the Year
- Emerging Art Critic of the Year
- Emerging Curator of the Year
- Art Influencer of the Year
- Art Instagram Account of the Year
- Art Blog of the Year
- Artpreneur of the Year
- Emerging Artist of the Year
- Youth Artist of the Year
- Child Artist of the Year
- Digital Artist of the Year
- NFT Artist of the Year
- Doodle Artist of the Year
- Calligraphy Artist of the Year – Traditional
- Calligraphy Artist of the Year – Modern
- Contemporary Artist of the Year
- Street Artist of the Year
- Visual Artist of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement in Cultural Leadership
How to Nominate for Emerging Art Icons 2025
Nominations are open to the public and can be submitted through our official website until 10th June, 2025. Each nomination should include a brief profile of the nominee, examples of their work or initiatives, and a statement explaining their impact on the art community.
Join us in celebrating the visionaries and innovators shaping the future of art. Submit your nominations today and be part of a movement that honours creativity, diversity, and cultural leadership.
For more information on the nomination process and award criteria, visit https://www.emergingarticons.com/.