Abu Dhabi Art to support the Emirati arts scene

Abu Dhabi Art has announced an initiative that aims to support the art eco-system in the UAE, which will launch at the 13th edition of the Abu Dhabi Art Fair that will run from November 17-21.

The newly formed Friends of Abu Dhabi Art has launched with an inaugural group of more than 40 dedicated art enthusiasts who will support Abu Dhabi Art’s ‘Beyond: Emerging Artists’ initiative, curated by Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath, founders of Art Reoriented, a multidisciplinary curatorial platform.

“We are hugely grateful to our Friends of Abu Dhabi Art members, who will play an integral role in supporting emerging artists from the UAE this year and engaging the wider public with their work,” said Dyala Nusseibeh, Director, Abu Dhabi Art, in a statement, adding: “As a group of cultural philanthropists brought together by a shared desire to support art in the Emirates, Friends of Abu Dhabi Art will strengthen and enhance our existing ‘Beyond: Emerging Artists’ programme this year in exciting new ways.”

Anyone looking to actively support artists and the art ecosystem in the UAE can apply to join the initiative via the webpage as well. All members are required to pay an annual fee for membership, with funds raised enabling the commissioning of new art works through Abu Dhabi Art.