Ras Al Khaimah Art Artist Residency Grants Program 2026

🌟 About the Program

The Ras Al Khaimah Art Artist Residency Grants Program offers artists a fully supported opportunity to live and work in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, while developing original creative projects. The program fosters:

• Artistic innovation
• Community interaction
• Cross-cultural exchange

This initiative contributes to the long-term growth of the creative sector in the Emirates.

💰 Benefits

Participants in the residency program will receive the following benefits:

• Duration: Six months
• Funding: Up to 61,000 AED, covering:
  • Travel costs to and within the UAE (airfare, car rental, etc.)
  • Accommodation
  • Living stipend
  • Visa fees
  • Purchase of art materials
  • Rental of specialized equipment
  • Professional services related to artwork creation
  • Translation services

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a degree in studio or fine arts or have an established portfolio of equivalent experience.
• Be a practicing artist or filmmaker working in one or more of the following media:
  • Drawing
  • Film
  • Jewelry
  • Mixed media
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Sculpture
  • Textiles
• Have participated in:
  • At least one solo exhibition, OR
  • Two group exhibitions, OR
  • One film festival in the past three years.
• Demonstrate experience teaching or facilitating hands-on workshops and activities in artistic media.
• Provide evidence of how prior formal and informal cultural exchange experiences have inspired their creative practice and artistic expression.
• Be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Be at least 21 years of age by the time the proposed residency begins.
• Not be enrolled in other residency or academic programs during the proposed residency period.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 01 June, 2026
• To apply, visit the official application website.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details about the program, visit the official Ras Al Khaimah Art Artist Residency Grants Program page.

This opportunity is a fantastic chance for artists to immerse themselves in a vibrant cultural environment while advancing their creative careers. Don't miss out!

• Artist residency is available for a duration of six months, with funding capped at 61,000 AED
• Financial support covers essential residency-related expenses, such as travel costs to and within the UAE (including airfare, car rental, accommodation, living stipend, and visa fees), purchase of art materials, rental of specialized equipment, professional services related to artwork creation, and translation services.