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Heads up, UAE-based artists: There's still time for you to work on your installations that could be showcased in Dubai if selected. The submission deadline for the artworks to be used in the city's roundabouts has been extended by a month now, Dubai Culture announced on Monday.
On June 11, Dubai Culture — in partnership with the Dubai Municipality and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) — invited all Emirati and UAE-based artists, designers, and architects to submit innovative ideas and proposals for distinctive art installations. The deadline announced then was July 11.
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These installations will be set up at major roundabouts of the emirate in an initiative that is aimed at show how local art practices blend with Dubai's urban landscape and natural sceneries.
Dubai Culture has started accepting applications on Tuesday, June 11 — with August 11 now as the new submission deadline.
A group of experts and artists will review the applications and select the qualifying projects.
Winners will get a cash prize for each project, covering the costs of the design, raw materials, manufacturing, and implementation in the chosen locations.
Artists and creatives who wish to participate in the open call can obtain the application form and view all the details here: https://dubaiculture.gov.ae/en/events/Roundabout-Open-Call-24
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The open call is part of a series of artistic commissions launched by the Authority to execute installation artworks to transform Dubai’s streets, neighbourhoods, and public areas into a touristic and cultural destination.
The project also falls in line with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which seeks to upgrade residents' quality of life through people-centric development.
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