Location:

The Art gallery is located in the Lunch Room, adjacent to the Main Plenary Hall and is accessible as follows:

• Male participants: Through the main networking area
• Female participants: Through the ladies dining area in the Lunch room

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Intro on Arts at the GCF

The art gallery at the GCF was established in 2009 to complement the main programming at the GCF and to highlight SAGIA’s efforts to drive strategic cultural initiatives and stimulate artistic and cultural activity in Saudi Arabia. By showcasing the artwork of emerging contemporary Saudi Artists in this year’s exhibit, we aim to reflect the creative and innovative potential of the country that is often overlooked and communicate it to receptive and curious audience. We aim to continue to develop exciting programming as part of the “Arts at the GCF” initiative and position it as a platform for regional and international exhibitions as part of the GCF’s future plans.

Intro on Edge of Arabia at the GCF

• Edge of Arabia is a unique initiative that has promoted and empowered Saudi artists to harness their creative capabilities and send a powerful and positive message around the world, amplifying their voices as a new generation of Saudi artists

• Edge of Arabia’s participation at the GCF represents the launch of a historic world tour which will showcase Saudi artists across Europe, the Middle East, America and Asia over the next four years.  The tour builds on groundbreaking exhibitions in London (2008) and Venice, (2009) and aims to create positive and sustainable cultural dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world.

• Edge of Arabia is developing a multidisciplinary program for the GCF, which will include an art exhibition, press conference, book signings with the artists and dedicated art workshops with local schoolchildren.  

Sample of the Gallery