World Art Exhibition (WAD) Dubai United Arab Emirates

World Art Exhibition (WAD) Dubai United Arab Emirates targets art collectors, interior designers, artists, and art enthusiasts seeking diverse and original art pieces. The four-day event brings together paintings, prints, sculptures, and photographs, graffiti, NFT, wearable art and more.

Eclectic collections from a wide range of art galleries and solo artists both local and international will gather under one roof during the month when interest in the emirate’s arts scene skyrockets. The popular art fair will also encourage inspiration and discussion through a dynamic schedule of curated art talks, workshops, and live art performances that entertain and educate visitors of all ages. Returning for 2024 is the WAD Awards, which celebrate the top talent among the participating galleries and artists. Winners are selected based on their contributions to World Art Dubai across five categories: WAD Emerging Artist; WAD Solo Artist Award; WAD Gallery Award; WAD Outstanding Art Award, and WAD NFT Award. Another must-see is the reprise of Urban Art DXB, where colourful street culture is celebrated through art, fashion, music and dance.

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD EXHIBIT AT WAD?

Meet Art Collectors – Face-To-Face!

More than 42% of WAD visitors are art collectors and VIPs,
For WAD 2023, we are hosting a VIP preview on our first day, inviting curators, interior designers, art collectors, and corporate collectors from F&B, hospitality and real estate sectors to be among the first to experience & acquire your art.

Network Opportunities with Commercial Buyers

WAD partners with various corporate buyer groups, Gain access to new buyers and channels with a networking opportunities with purchase decision makers from various industries and geographies.

Marketing Exposure for Your Brand

We love to shout about art in every possible way! In the buildup, during the event and even after it! . We extensively promote WAD artists & galleries through a dynamic mix of marketing channels, from art publications, social media, press coverage, and radio campaigns, to SMS, WhatsApp, e-newsletters, & digital promotions.

WAD is a Headline Event of Dubai Art Season

Dubai Art Season is an annual artistic celebration that brings together various creative events and art activities around the city. Dubai has earned a firm spot on the global art map due to its geographic location and the emergence of knowledgeable collectors with more sophisticated tastes.

Benefit from our Art Community

Get recognition and develop a broader network by being part of the art scene and meeting its luminaries. From curators, art historians, artists, art enthusiasts to art educators as well as art critics; they’ll all be under one roof enjoying activities and attending industry activations, talks and workshops

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