Tashkeel at Art Dubai

Established in Dubai in 2008 by Lateefa bint Maktoum, Tashkeel seeks to provide a nurturing environment for the growth of contemporary art and design practice rooted in the UAE. Through multi-disciplinary studios, work spaces and galleries located in both Nad Al Sheba and Al Fahidi, it enables creative practice, experimentation and dialogue among practitioners and the wider community. Operating on an open membership model, Tashkeel’s annual programme of training, residencies, workshops, talks, exhibitions, international collaborations and publications aims to further practitioner development, public engagement, lifelong learning and the creative and cultural industries.

- Position Tashkeel as a leader in the visual arts sector of MENA region

- Spotlight Tashkeel’s 14-year-long commitment and investment in the professional development of visual artists, particularly:

· Critical Practice Programme

· Scholarship Fund

· Membership

· Artist Workspaces

· Studio Facilities

· Library

- Spotlight Tashkeel international residency programme to facilitate dialogue, collaboration and skills exchange among practitioners.

- Spotlight Tashkeel’s services:

· Exhibition sales

· Art & Design consulting (spot the artwork down Umm Suqueim Road!)