Art Dubai — Dubai Art

Overview
Art Dubai, the leading international art fair in the Middle East, has issued an open call for its 2025 edition. The fair's curatorial scope extends beyond the traditional booth presentation to include a program of performances, readings, and installations that engage with the region's diverse cultural landscape. This call specifically invites poets, as well as artists working in sculpture, music, and dance, to submit proposals for presentation during the fair. While the exact terms of the opportunity—including the nature of the grant, the selection process, and the support provided to selected artists—are not detailed in the public announcement, Art Dubai's established reputation suggests a rigorous, professionally curated context. The fair has historically served as a platform for both established and emerging voices from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, as well as the broader international community. Artists selected for the program can expect to reach a global audience of collectors, curators, critics, and peers. The curatorial vision for this open call appears to prioritize interdisciplinary and performative practices, with poetry positioned alongside visual and movement-based disciplines. This reflects a broader trend in contemporary art institutions toward recognizing the porous boundaries between literary, visual, and embodied forms. Artists working at these intersections are particularly encouraged to apply.