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.

Total Energies Sustainability Design Award

16-November-2026

Established in 2014, the award recognises outstanding innovation and achievement by young Emiratis in sustainable design and architecture. It provides a launchpad for emerging designers and architects across the UAE, encouraging creative practice and highlighting the role of design in shaping a more resilient and responsible future. As the world faces urgent and complex challenges, architects and designers are called to respond with thoughtful, solution-driven work that prioritises environmental and social well-being.

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.