Are you an art lover visiting UAE this weekend? Then you should add this Free Art festival to your itinerary RN! Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival is marking its 11th edition this weekend from 3rd to 5th February. The event has fixed Al Jazeera Al Hamra as its venue. Get ready to make your weekend colourful.
11th Edition Of The Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival
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The Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival, the biggest open-air cultural and artistic event in the nation, starts today and will continue till February 5th 2023.
The historical pearling village of Al Jazeera Al Hamra will host the free, nature-themed festival. An all-encompassing spectacle of arts, culture, and cultural history, it will present a variety of viewpoints from artists from all over the world.
The fine arts festival started out small, with only 30 local artists before it attracted more than 100 artists from around the globe.
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Nature Theme This Year Was Inspired By The Arabian Almond
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From January to April, the white-pink bloom of the Arabian Almond takes over Jebel Jais’ peak. The theme for the eleventh edition was inspired by this element of nature. The nonprofit fiesta will display the creations of regional and upcoming photographers, filmmakers, and artists. Visitors can anticipate a varied calendar of artistic and cultural events.
Explore the magical location made of clay, sand, and coral, where there will be more than 120 works of art on showcase. Each piece on the exhibit exemplifies the connection the artist has with the natural world, living things, other people, the planet, and the cosmos.
You can participate in a variety of classes to present your own flair. The workshops are accessible to everyone, just like the festival. Not sure where to begin? You can hire a tour guide to lead you through the exhibits. Bring your pet to this event to make it a day out for them. Film buffs can also relax and watch movies under the stars.
The art festival has a lot of activities to enjoy apart from the displays.
Cover Image Courtesy: Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival