Best Sculpture of Traditional Handcrafts Contest

Competition deadline 25 Aug

3 prizes (5000 AED, 3000 AED, 2,000 AED)

Participation conditions

• Participation is open to both individuals and companies of all nationalities.
• The sculpture must be made in the year 2023, and displayed during the exhibition.
• Using natural materials in any of the handcrafts related to Emirati heritage.
• The extent of perfection and consistency between the used traditional materials and their quality.
• Craftsmanship and accuracy in manufacturing, how to use raw material, and meet safety standards.
• Expressing a pattern of ancient lifestyles or traditional professions.
• Highlighting the details of the UAE environment and its components by using natural materials.
• The dimensions of the figure must be suitable for actual use.
• The submitted work should contribute to the sustainability of handicrafts.
• The work should reflect the features of the human cultural heritage.
• It should be at reasonable prices if it was produced for selling to visitors and tourists.

The objectives of the contest:

• Contributing to the sustainability of traditional professions and traditional industries, in celebration of the Year of Sustainability.
• Shedding light on the theme of the exhibition "Sustainability and Heritage... A Reborn Aspiration".
• Highlighting the diversity, richness and beauty of the Emirati environment.
• Enhancing efforts to preserve the elements of Emirati heritage and ensuring that its industries will be passed on to future generation.
• Exchanging of knowledge and experiences between individuals and companies in the field of handicrafts.
• Highlighting the aesthetics of Emirati heritage and promoting awareness efforts on the importance of preserving crafts.