Art Market Monitor

Global Coverage ~ Unique Analysis

  • Contact Us
  • Podcast
  • Newsletter
  • AMM Fantasy Collecting Game
  • AMMpro

Dubai Rewards It's Art Patrons

January 8, 2010 by Marion Maneker

The National reports on Dubai’s new effort to esteem its art patrons at the upcoming art fair in March:

People who have contributed at least Dh50,000 (US$13,600) to develop Emirati artists may be in line for special recognition at the Art Dubai fair in March with the launch of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Awards.

“Patronage is the catalyst that drives the growth of the arts,” said Mishaal al Gergawi, the project and events manager for the judging body, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. “For the first time in the region, Dubai is taking the lead in identifying and honouring patrons of the arts, whose support has been incredibly essential in establishing the city as a home to a thriving cultural movement.”

The awards, which include a distinguished patrons category for anyone investing at least Dh5 million for three consecutive years, were unveiled yesterday as part of the line-up for Art Dubai, now in its fourth year. The event will feature 65 galleries from 29 countries – comparable to last year’s representation. Emirati artists will be given free access to the fair and invited to join workshops and seminars.

Emirati Art Patrons May Get Their Due (The National)

More from Art Market Monitor

  • The Sultan Who Sees His Art as an InvestmentThe Sultan Who Sees His Art as an Investment
  • Art Dubai OpensArt Dubai Opens
  • Dubai v. Abu DhabiDubai v. Abu Dhabi
  • Art Dubai Gets New HeadArt Dubai Gets New Head
  • Art Dubai SalesArt Dubai Sales
  • Art Dubai SalesArt Dubai Sales
  • Print
  • Tweet

Filed Under: Art Fairs Tagged With: Art Dubai, Dubai

Advertise on Art Market Monitor with Nectar Ads

Top Posts

  • The New York Times Still Doesn't Get Art & Money Laundering
  • David Hockney's $20m Pacific Coast Highway & Santa Monica
  • Podcast
  • Why I Am Leaving Gagosian
  • Man Ray's Noire et Blanche (€1-1.5m) Offered at Christie's France in November
  • Newsletter
  • About Us/ Contact
  • Bonhams Brings Second Generation of Modern Vietnamese Art in Hong Kong
  • Tony Podesta's Secret Art Buying
  • Sotheby's Brings $30m Pollock to New York


  • About Us/ Contact
  • Podcast
  • AMMpro
  • Newsletter
  • Art Loans
  • FAQ

twitterfacebooksoundcloud
Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions
Advertise on Art Market Monitor