{"id":344074,"date":"2025-08-14T14:32:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T14:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/344074\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T14:32:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T14:32:15","slug":"saudis-art-bridges-unveils-programmes-in-scotland-japan-south-korea-and-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/344074\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi’s Art Bridges unveils programmes in Scotland, Japan, South Korea and Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saudi Arabia\u2019s Visual Arts Commission<\/a> has launched the third Art Bridges, a cultural exchange initiative that offers artists and practitioners living in the kingdom the chance to develop and showcase their practice abroad. <\/p>\n

The 2025\/2026 round of the initiative will take place across four programmes. <\/p>\n

The first, in collaboration with the British Council Scotland, will take place between September 22 and 27. <\/p>\n

While the trip to Scotland<\/a> was nomination-based and already closed, the other programmes in the initiative are open to applications, with each of them is designed to reflect upon specific geographical and cultural contexts.<\/p>\n

In Japan<\/a>, running between October 31 and November 7, the programme will study how creatives respond to natural, urban and traditional environments. The itinerary in South Korea<\/a>, taking place between November 19 and 27, will examine the impact of grass roots cultural movements. Finally, the programme in Spain<\/a>, which will be held between March 2 and 9, will look into how collective practice emerges in contemporary and historic cultural spaces. <\/p>\n

In each programme, participants will visit cultural centres and artist studios. They will take part in workshops and discussions with prominent figures from the local art scene. <\/p>\n

Dina Amin<\/a>, chief executive of the Visual Arts Commission, said the Art Bridges initiative is designed to foster cross-cultural exchange and highlight the kingdom\u2019s artistic potential internationally. <\/p>\n

\u201cThese professional programmes offer Saudi and Saudi-based cultural practitioners a unique opportunity to share their creative voices with the world, reflecting the depth and diversity of Saudi Arabia\u2019s artistic landscape,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n

Those interested in applying should be at least 21 years of age. They should have a minimum of five years\u2019 experience in their respective fields and submit a portfolio that showcases their cultural contributions. Proficiency in English and a full commitment to itineraries is also mandatory. <\/p>\n

The deadline to apply for the Japan programme is August 21, whereas the application window for the other two trips closes at the end of the month.<\/p>\n

More information about the Art Bridges programme is available at visualarts.moc.gov.sa<\/p>\n

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