The Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival invites young and prospective curators in the United Arab Emirates to submit their interest to the RAKFAF Curatorial Development Program. Designed to support the growth and upskilling of young talent, the curatorial development program will provide training and mentorship from world-renowned curators, a space at the 10th annual Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival for a final exhibition, and a small grant to support said exhibition. The selected participant will work with established curators to select a body of work that reflects the Festival’s theme The Journey through weekly 1-1 sessions and individual self-paced work. Please note that this program is for curation and not for the creation of new artwork by the participant.
This program is presented in collaboration with The NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery.
Eligibility
- UAE national or resident
- Born on or after February 4, 1996 (25 years or younger when RAKFAF22 opens)
- Availability for the duration of the program from October 10, 2021, to February 4, 2022 (participant does NOT need to be based in Ras Al Khaimah but occasional trips may be needed, i.e. site visit)
- Willingness to provide a talk or workshop during RAKFAF’s weekend programming
- Demonstrated interest and involvement in the UAE arts scene (past experience in curation is NOT required)
This program will be conducted in English but proficiency in Arabic is appreciated.
You can apply here. Deadline: September 30, 2021