Sharjah Art Foundation News and Announcements:

Check here for the latest information about Sharjah Art Foundation’s activities and programming. Find announcements for exhibitions and events as well as details of local and international collaborations. Learn about upcoming opportunities such as artist residencies, the Production Programme Open Call and other projects supported by SAF. In addition, look for reflections on SAF programming by the foundation’s team and other writers.

Open calls and opportunities for artists and art practitioners

Published on 3 October 2024

Along with announcements of our year-round open calls and grants, which support emerging and established artists working in contemporary art, Sharjah Art Foundation has compiled a list of reputable local, regional and international open calls, educational opportunities, grants and residencies in other institutions.

Open calls and opportunities for artists and art practitioners

Published on 9 September 2024

A resource for those seeking arts and culture opportunities in the UAE, in the region and around the world.

March Meeting 2024: Tawashujat

Published on 18 July 2024

Fostering a feeling of community, March Meeting 2024: Tawashujat brought together cultural practitioners from diverse backgrounds and places from 1 to 3 March.

Open Call for Vantage Point Sharjah 12

Published on 21 May 2024

Sharjah Art Foundation announces the open call for the 12th iteration of its annual photography exhibition, Vantage Point Sharjah (VPS).

Open Call: SFP7 Short Film Production Grant

Published on 21 May 2024

Apply now for the seventh cycle of the annual Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) Short Film Production Grant.

Open Call: Corniche 6

Published on 21 May 2024

To apply, click here.



Sharjah Art Foundation invites GCC-based artists to apply for the sixth edition of its annual comic anthology.

Hoor Al Qasimi appointed as Artistic Director of the 25th Biennale of Sydney (2026)

Published on 16 May 2024

Hoor Al Qasimi has been appointed as the Artistic Director of the Biennale of Sydney, scheduled to take place from 7 March to 8 June 2026.

Sharjah Art Foundation signs Memorandum of Understanding with M+ in Hong Kong

Published on 29 April 2024

Sharjah Art Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with M+ on Sunday, 24 March 2024, during the Hong Kong International Cultural Summit hosted by the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA).

Sharjah Art Foundation Announces Sharjah Biennial 16 Initial Artist List and Curatorial Framework

Published on 29 April 2024

Opening in February 2025, Sharjah Biennial 16 will be curated by: Natasha Ginwala , Amal Khalaf, Zeynep Öz, Alia Swastika and Megan Tamati-Quennell.

Sharjah Art Foundation Awards Publishing Grant 2023

Published on 24 November 2023

Winning projects for 2023 and three other proposals to receive support from the Foundation