Proud Expressions sets deadline for entries

Initiative that seeks to pay tribute to the nation’s martyrs will accept applications till February 26

The deadline to submit entries for Proud Expressions, an initiative that pays tribute to UAE martyrs, has been set for February 26, it was announced yesterday.

The initiative, organised by the Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs Office of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court and Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), seeks to use art to bring people together.

Proud Expressions — part of the #The_UAE_Remembers campaign — has drawn scores of applications from artists and designers across the UAE.

Sumayyah Al Suwaidi, Community Events Manager at TCA Abu Dhabi, said the authority has received a large number of applications as the extended deadline approaches.

“We have been thrilled by the interest Proud Expressions has generated. There are two categories of submissions — an open call to established and School students may contact their school administrations for guidelines and information on how to apply University students may apply through their Faculty of Arts. In universities where no such faculty exists, students may apply to the open call. Emiratis and residents over 18 years of age may apply by completing and returning a submission form, available on the initiative’s website, before the deadline.

emerging artists, and one specifically for school and university students,” Al Suwaidi said.

Any form of artistic expression is admissible as long as the central message of pride and gratitude is conveyed. This includes canvas, wood, digital art, photography, and calligraphy, among others.

All members of UAE society are invited to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and security of the nation by following: #The_UAE_Remembers. More information can be found on proudexpressions.ae or email the organisers at info@ proudexpressions.ae