In preparation for the first edition of the Dubai Calligraphy Biennale that will be held from 1 to 31 October 2023 with the participation of a group of calligraphers and artists from around the world, RivExcel (an international management consulting company that provides comprehensive and innovative solutions for businesses) is collaborating with the Africa Creative Market for a call for African participation at the Dubai Calligraphy Biennale.
Artists and calligraphers can participate with their paintings that highlight traditional and contemporary calligraphy in all languages around the world. Artists can showcase their artistic and creative works in the fields of classic/traditional calligraphy, modern calligraphy, ornamentation, digital art, typography, jewellery design, product design, sculpture and public art, textile, and performance. Click here to fill an interest indicator and they will send you a registration link.
The African Creative Market an agile creative market event that brings major stakeholders in the African and international creative industry together to explore and exchange innovative ideas for Africa’s creative economy, provide training for African creatives, share future-proof business models, provide access to trade finance, increase creative export and standards; and promote data-led understanding of creative trade. They partnered with BOPNetworks last year for the 2022 Business of Photography Conference. You can learn more about them here.