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Grant Recipients 2023
The first cycle of the National Grant Program for Culture and Creativity 2023 includes 26 UAE National creatives from various Emirates that have been selected to receive a grant from the Ministry of Culture to complete a creative project within their fields. Further information on the grant recipients and their projects can be found below.
Grant Recipients Overview
Grant Recipients Overview
Ayesha AlBadi
Silent Illustrated Book
Creation and Production Category
Hessa Ali AlJoker
Books
Creation and Production Category
This proposal outlines the creation of a captivating and educational book that explores the rich culture of the UAE through the lens of patterns found in its architecture, art, and traditions. This book aims to serve as a valuable resource for children and adults alike, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of UAE's culture.
Alia bin Omair
Books
Creation and Production Category
Sara Ahmad
Manga Book
Creation and Production Category
Salha Obaid
Novel
Creation and Production Category
Mohammed AlRais
Illustrated book for children
Creation and Production Category
A children's picture book titled 'The Spotty Ghaidaan'. Ghaidaan is not your everyday camel, he has peculiar spots on his skin, is very shy and children laugh and make fun of him. However, thanks to a lot of practicing and training in his backyard garden, he was able to perfect his surprise special talent.
Safeyya Alblooshi
Music Residencies
Distribution and Local Participations
Hanan Ghaith
Animation
Creation and Production Category
A short animation revolving around a baby wild pigeon in a museum and gift shop containing heritage gifts and traditional toys from the UAE. Najm, with his curiosity, tries to discover everything in the museum, and in every adventure, an ancient machine or artifact takes him to a world and an adventure that teaches him and inspires him with lessons from leaders in an imaginative way.
Bader Mohamed
Short Film
Creation and Production Category
Birthday Girl is a dramedy that tells the story of Maryam, a beautiful young woman, who must, on her birthday, reveal a secret to her soon-to-be fiancé before their official engagement ceremony that might jeopardize their union. Maryam is worried that her future fiancé, Jassem might call off their engagement, once she reveals to him that her real age is 36 and not 27 as he thinks.
Khalid AlMahmoud
Short Film
Creation and Production Category
The film is a musical visual novel that expresses the case of two boys trying to collect the amount required to participate in a competition that highlights their skills. To achieve this goal, the two boys with hearing disabilities, along with the sister of one of them, resort to the help of the girl’s musical and singing talent.
Waleed AlShehhi
Animated Short Film
Creation and Production Category
Reem AlMenhali
Theatre Performance
Creation and Production Category
Ahmed AlDhanhani
Theatre Performance
Creation and Production Category
A theatre performance about Adwan who is trying to write a letter to his grandson while living in an eternal time. Suddenly there was a loud knock on his door and a visitor wanted to take refuge in his house. As soon as he received the guest, we live through the story of an event that had happened in their past.
Azza Al Qubaisi
International Exhibition Participation
International Travel and Mobility
Hassana Arif
International Art Residency
International Travel and Mobility
International participation in an artist exchange residency program between Bayt Al Mamzar, and ViaFarini in Milan. This program is intended to be a cultural exchange between the UAE and Italy. Following Hassan's return to the UAE, the artist will work with Bayt Al Mamzar to continue her investigation and practice.
Afra Al Dhaheri
Installation
Creation and Production Category
The proposed work is an experience that embodies the external vs. the internal visualization of our current state of existence through acceleration of time. It consists of a grid wall-like structure, holding in each box a pile of untwisted cotton rope. The work will will be made in collaboration with international artists.
Dr.Karima Abulaziz
International Exhibition Participation
International Travel and Mobility
Dr. Alyazia Alsuwaidi
Children’s Game In Arabic
Creation and Production Category
Fadhel Al Ali
Training Program
Capacity Development
International specialized 3-month internship in the fields of Art History and Museum Studies at The Louvre Palace in Paris, France to gain knowledge within museums, enhance professional development and obtain international work experience as part of completing their Master's degree with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.