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The participation opportunity is from a recognized global arts organization platform
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International Travel and Mobility
The International Travel and Mobility grant will support creatives to participate in events and opportunities by supporting travel, accommodation, and participation costs to represent the UAE on local or global platforms.
The International Travel and Mobility grant will support creatives to participate in events and opportunities by funding costs of travel, accommodation, and participation costs to represent the UAE on global platforms. The grants under this program can cover associated fees for participation in festivals, exhibitions, art shows, awards, performances, tours, international collaborations or cultural exchange opportunities, and other cultural events. The grant aims to increase the presence of the UAE’s creative community at global events and will award creatives up to AED 50,000.
Grant Utilization
The grant can be utilized for costs of international participation fees, travel and accommodation for the duration of the event, or any additional costs required to support event participation such as shipping costs of artwork to be exhibited.
Requirements
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The applicant is showcasing a creative project that demonstrates artistic excellence at the local or international platform
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The participation opportunity will strongly contribute to the applicant’s development and help grow the applicant’s career and will support the applicant to be able to build new audiences and networks
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The participation opportunity will help promote the UAE’s cultural and creative industries to large audiences
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Applicant’s background demonstrates an active contribution to the UAE’s cultural and creative industries scene and has a strong portfolio/CV and successful track record that demonstrates artistic excellence
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Applicant has received the required acceptance letters required to confirm participation or invitation letters to participate
How to apply:
Applicants should provide a proof of acceptance to participate in the event, and a proof of nomination or award they will receive at the event. The participants and nominees should also provide an estimated cost of travel, a copy of the invitation letter extended to them and a letter stating that their work has been selected to be showcased or screened at the event. In case of award nominations, the awardees should provide proof of nomination or award.
Additional documents required:
- Proof of invite or acceptance to participate in event or opportunity
- Proof of nomination or award being accepted
- Invite to showcase work at event
- Invoices or estimates of costs of travel/transport
- Required permits and approvals necessary to showcase their project within the participation opportunity
