Gulf Capital – ADMAF Visual Arts Award 2026

The Gulf Capital – ADMAF Visual Arts Award 2026 is a visual arts competition organized by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) in collaboration with Gulf Capital. It targets emerging Emirati artists and offers a cash prize along with an opportunity to showcase the winning work at the Abu Dhabi Festival 2027, aiming to support and promote artistic careers within the UAE.

Cash prize of AED 10,000; opportunity to showcase the winning work at the Abu Dhabi Festival 2027; potential mentorship and media exposure.

UAE nationals aged 18-35 who are emerging artists or practitioners in visual arts and can submit an original and recent artwork.