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Art Open Calls in Saudi Arabia

Active grants, residencies, and exhibitions for artists in Saudi Arabia.

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4 active opportunities linked to Saudi Arabia — from local foundations to international programs accepting artists based in or targeting this region. Resolved from location fields, organizers, and verified metadata. Sign in free for interactive maps, AI search, and calendar integration.

Art & Design Market 2026 (Misk Art Week)EXHIBITIONPartial Funding

Art & Design Market 2026 (Misk Art Week)

Misk Art Institute

Provision of a free exhibition stand (booth) at Misk Art Week. Direct access to private collectors, corporate buyers, and a wide audience actively looking for new names in art. Opportunities to receive direct orders (commissions) for the creation of unique works and critical networking with institutional leaders.

Sep 30, 2026No direct fundingRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Masaha Residency Cycle 12: "What Remains in the Crossing"RESIDENCYFully Funded

Masaha Residency Cycle 12: "What Remains in the Crossing"

Misk Art Institute

Round-trip flights to Riyadh, visa support, 4-star hotel accommodation for international/out-of-town participants, daily meals, and transport. Provision of an individual studio, a solid budget for the production of works, weekly mentoring sessions, master classes, historical excursions, and a fully funded large-scale group exhibition.

Aug 22, 2026No direct fundingRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge (Edition #8)COMPETITION

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge (Edition #8)

Buildner & Mujassam Watan Initiative

Winning proposals carry the potential for actual realization and high visibility civic engineering exposure.

Aug 27, 2026€50,000Saudi Arabia
Misk Art Institute — Masaha Residency Cycle 12RESIDENCYFully Funded

Misk Art Institute — Masaha Residency Cycle 12

Misk Art Institute

Oct 11, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall; weekly mentorship, Riyadh field trips, open studios and funded group exhibition.

Aug 22, 2026Production budget; flight, visa, studio and accommodationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia

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We combine physical venue location, organizer country, city references, and program eligibility (not just keyword searches in titles) to give you the most accurate pool.

Do I need to speak the local language of Saudi Arabia?

In 90% of international programs, English is sufficient. If the organizers require local language skills, we list this clearly in the requirements section.

Do grants in Saudi Arabia cover visa and travel costs?

This varies. Fully funded opportunities and residencies often cover travel expenses or provide travel grants, while others only fund local accommodation.

Can artists from any country apply to programs in Saudi Arabia?

Most listed opportunities are open internationally. Any citizenship or residency restrictions are structured and highlighted on the program card.

Which art organizations in Saudi Arabia are most active?

We aggregate programs from leading art academies, museums, private galleries, and non-profit spaces. You can filter by organization type in your dashboard.