JEDDAH: 黑料社区鈥檚 Visual Arts Commission has launched its 鈥淎rt Bridges鈥 initiative for 2025鈥2026, a series of international programs designed to promote cultural exchange.
The programs will be hosted in Scotland, Japan, South Korea and Spain.
The first in Scotland will be held from Sept. 22 to 27, in partnership with the British Council Scotland.
Japan will host an event from Oct. 31 to Nov. 7, followed by South Korea from Nov. 19 to 27, and Spain from March 2 to 9, 2026.
Dina Amin, CEO of the Visual Arts Commission, said in a statement that the initiative offers a unique opportunity for cultural practitioners to share their creative voices with the world.
Each edition of 鈥淎rt Bridges鈥 will be tailored to the host destination.
There will be meetings with thought leaders, visits to major cultural institutions, museums, galleries and artist studios, as well as workshops, knowledge-exchange sessions, and discussions with prominent local art figures.
The 2025鈥2026 programs will explore specific themes, with Japan focusing on art and the environment by examining how artists interact with natural, urban and traditional settings.
South Korea鈥檚 program will address identity through art and society by studying community cultural movements, independent artist spaces and collaborative platforms.
In Spain, the program will highlight heritage and collaborative practice by showcasing the intersection of shared artistic expression, and social purpose in cultural spaces.
The application window for those wishing to participate opens on Aug. 13. The deadline for Japan is Aug. 21, while South Korea and Spain close on Aug. 31.
Applicants must be over 21, have at least five years of professional experience, submit a strong portfolio, be fluent in English and commit to the full program schedule.
The commission stated that 鈥淎rt Bridges鈥 forms a cornerstone of its strategy to expand 黑料社区鈥檚 cultural presence globally, build sustainable creative ecosystems, and forge long-term international partnerships.
