Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) encourages entries

for its four-day biannual art event

DIFC Art Nights is soon to return and ignite the city’s cultural scene. Artists are encouraged to participate and showcase their works through the open call for artists, which is closing on 26 March 2025.

A key event in Dubai’s art and culture calendar, DIFC Art Nights celebrates the city’s creativity through a showcase of extraordinary art works across a range of mediums. The event reflects Dubai’s diversity, welcoming both emerging and established and emerging artists from around the world.

To participate, artists must submit a curated portfolio of their best works, including high-quality images and a brief description of each piece. Acceptable mediums include visual arts, painting, sculpture, photography, design, murals and mixed media. Musicians are also encouraged to apply, along with artists interested in hosting workshops or joining panel discussions.

Taking place from 10 to 13 April 2025, the 19th edition of the biannual Art Nights will showcase the creativity and talent of local and international artists at the city’s vibrant financial and cultural hub.

Artists need to submit their portfolio by the deadline of 26 March 2025 to artnights@difc.ae. All submissions must comply with DIFC’s guidelines, which can be downloaded here. DIFC’s Art Committee will review all entries and select the most exceptional works for display at DIFC Art Nights in April.

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