Dubai: Zakia Kurdi
Art Jameel is a pioneer in raising awareness of the climate crisis; Where it joined 28 technical institutions around the world to establish the global weather network, and on the other hand it was focused on caring for the future by launching the “Creative Professions Cluster”, along with many workshops and educational courses, which Antonia Carver, Executive Director of “ Beautiful art”.
Carver explained that Art Jameel saw the Global Weather Network as a truly unique global initiative, and said: “We are excited to represent the Arab world in this collaborative effort that includes 28 art institutions from around the world, and sustainability is a major topic for us; It is present in our public programs such as the artist’s garden commissions, all the way to the first “For the Earth” festival in the United Arab Emirates, to celebrate all that is green. In addition to research efforts. Art Jameel’s work is centered on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and focus on addressing contemporary debates by working with artists, writers and creative practitioners.”
She added: “We believe the most pressing contemporary debate around the climate crisis, and we are delighted to work with like-minded, inspiring partners through the Global Weather Network to bring together diverse voices from the art world alongside environmentalists and scientists. We have already seen artists from the UAE participate in international programs within the framework of the World Wetlands Network (WWN), and we will launch more programs under this banner, locally and globally, throughout the year.”
Carver pointed out that the Al Jaddaf area has become a major cultural center with the opening of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Library. “We are very pleased to be in the area where the newly opened Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Library is located, which makes the beautiful Al Jaddaf area a real cultural destination; It houses the Library and Museum of Contemporary Arts.
She continued: “We look forward to more cooperation to enrich the cultural scene, not only for the Al Jadaf community and Dubai, but to include the entire UAE. It is no secret that the cultural scene of the United Arab Emirates is growing at an accelerating pace, and with time the world will look to the UAE as a commercial, tourist and cultural destination as well.
About the upcoming Creative Clusters at Jameel Arts Center, and how this initiative will contribute to the advancement of creative careers, she said: “We are excited about the Creative Clusters Festival at Jameel Arts Centre, an innovative two-day event aimed at introducing, inspiring and nurturing young creative talents in the UAE. Introducing young people and students in the UAE to a wide range of possible jobs in the culture sector and reconciling youth with industries, their fields, knowledge and experiences. She explained that this event is more like a job fair with different approaches, designed and managed by education and events teams specialized in Art Jameel, and is characterized by the collaborative contribution of a wide range of academic and artistic entities in the UAE and from all government, private and non-profit organizations. She added that it is a real community event, which includes meetings with the leading technical organizations and universities in the UAE; behind-the-scenes tours of the museum; inspiring talks and workshops led by well-known artists and industry leaders; With information on career-enhancing technical residencies, training and volunteer opportunities. The first day (Sunday 23 October) was designated as an open day for young people, students and their families; The second day (Monday, October 24) is for group visits to schools and colleges. About the center’s newness for this artistic season, she said: “The Jameel Arts Center Summer and Fall 2022 program presents more than 50 artists from 14 countries, through group and solo exhibitions and digital commissions displayed at the center, accompanied by a festival that brings together new creative professions and educational programs, in addition to the launch of a network Global weather.
Emphasizing that education is a key component of Art Jameel’s intellectual and collaborative initiatives, she said, “Our approach to the arts is a lifelong learning perspective, with programs that begin in the early stages and continue through to postgraduate studies, as well as community events open to all. We have dedicated a variety of engagement opportunities for children, students, educators and professionals, including creative workshops, talks, pilot projects, dedicated resources, and a large number of workshops throughout the year.