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Calling all artists in Bahrain Participation in the Bahrain 50th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition

The Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition celebrates 50 years in 2024.
The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) is now accepting online applications until December 10th, 2023.

Application Conditions

• Applicants must be Bahraini nationals or residents in Bahrain and above the age of 18.
• Artworks must be original and not older than a year old.
• In the case of installations, make sure a document is sent with full description/sketches of the work (taking into considerations scales and ratios), specifying area needed and material used, as well as exhibiting requirements (electricity, lights, etc.)
• Every artist can submit between 1-4 artworks for consideration (ensuring cohesiveness), Selection committee reserves the right to select some or all artworks.
• Any application that is incomplete or does not meet the conditions will be disqualified.
• The deadline is Sunday, December 10th, 2023, at 23:59 PM. No application will be accepted after that.
  
  

How to apply?

• Artists can only apply through the Bahrain Authority of Culture and Antiquities’ website www.culture.gov.bh
• Only completed applications will be presented to and discussed with the selection committee.
• Once accepted, the team will be in touch with the artists to deliver their works, all communications will be via email.
  
  

Artworks will be selected based on five main standards:

• Visual Impact
• Concept
• Composition
• Design
• Innovation
  
  

The selection committee seeks art that goes beyond the conventional, demonstrating creativity, expertise, and a strong grasp of various mediums and design principles.

The awards will be announced at a later date.

For more information or enquiries:

fineart@culture.gov.bh