Awards

Empowering emerging artists and celebrating outstanding creativity among the nation’s youth, ADMAF highlights exceptional creativity by students and recent graduates across art disciplines, providing a platform to showcase talent and gain recognition. By investing in their professional development, ADMAF aims to empower young artists and cultivate a vibrant and thriving cultural landscape.

The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award

1-February-2027

Honouring the legacy of the renowned artist duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude, the award empowers emerging artists in the UAE to push the boundaries of their creativity and produce impactful, publicly accessible works of art. In collaboration with New York University Abu Dhabi, the award gives UAE undergraduates and recent graduates the chance to create a work of art that can be publicly exhibited and enjoyed.

Gulf Capital – ADMAF Visual Arts Award

16-November-2026

Since 2013, the award has nurtured artistic excellence and supported emerging Emirati artists demonstrating outstanding creativity in visual art. It champions experimentation, critical engagement and visual storytelling within the UAE’s evolving contemporary visual art landscape, while empowering the next generation through meaningful recognition and development opportunities.

Gulf Capital – ADMAF Creativity Award

16-November-2026

Since its launch in 2013, the Award has provided a platform for young artists in the UAE to develop and showcase their talents in the performing arts. With a focus on presence, originality, and collaboration, it invites emerging voices in music, theatre, dance, and spoken word to connect with audiences in unique and innovative ways. The Award seeks to encourage young performers to explore their artistic voice, refine their practice and share their work with new audiences, contributing to the ever-evolving creative landscape within the region and beyond.