Sharjah Art Foundation has launched two new programmes: a Studio Programme offering long-term and free workspace for artists, recent graduates, and PhD candidates, and a Residency Programme providing flights, accommodation, and a monthly stipend for visual artists, performers, writers, and other creatives. The programmes will be hosted across multiple venues in Sharjah, including the Collections Building, Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Bait Al Serkal, Al Hamriyah Studios, and Kalba Ice Factory, each with distinct histories and architectural features.
These initiatives matter because they expand Sharjah Art Foundation’s role as a major incubator for experimental and interdisciplinary practice in the region, offering sustained support and institutional resources that are rare in the global art world. By providing three-year studio leases and fully funded residencies, the foundation strengthens Sharjah’s position as a hub for artistic production and cultural exchange, building on its legacy as host of the Sharjah Biennial.