{"id":3065,"date":"2025-08-13T14:26:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T14:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moreandlife.com\/?p=3065"},"modified":"2025-08-13T14:26:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T14:26:09","slug":"visual-arts-commission-announces-art-bridges-cultural-programs-in-scotland-japansouth-korea-and-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moreandlife.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/13\/visual-arts-commission-announces-art-bridges-cultural-programs-in-scotland-japansouth-korea-and-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Visual Arts Commission Announces Art Bridges Cultural Programs in\u00a0Scotland, Japan,South Korea and Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1270\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/moreandlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/art-Saudi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3066\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RIYADH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Visual Arts Commission (VAC) announces the launch of the&nbsp;<em>Art Bridges<\/em>&nbsp;2025\u20132026 initiative, comprising four distinguished programs designed to advance professional development and international cultural exchange for Saudi and Saudi-based visual artists, cultural practitioners, creative professionals, and cultural producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programs will be implemented across four international destinations, underscoring the Commission\u2019s commitment to professional development, global connectivity, fostering cross-cultural dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first program, in collaboration with the British Council Scotland will take place in Scotland (22 -27 September 2025) . Additional programs will be held in Japan (31 October \u2013 7 November 2025), South Korea (19\u201327 November 2025), and Spain (2\u20139 March 2026). Applications for these three programs will open on the 13<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;of August 2025. The application window for Japan will close on the 21<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;of August 2025, while applications for South Korea and Spain will remain open until the 31<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;of August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dina Amin, CEO of the Visual Arts Commission, commented: \u201cThese professional programs offer Saudi and Saudi-based cultural practitioners a unique opportunity to share their creative voices with the world, reflecting the depth and diversity of Saudi Arabia\u2019s artistic landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each&nbsp;<em>Art Bridges<\/em>&nbsp;program is tailored to the distinctive cultural and creative context of its destination, incorporating engagement with thought-leaders, leading cultural centers, museums, galleries, and artists\u2019 studios. Participants will engage in workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, and dialogues with prominent figures from the local art scenes, fostering meaningful exchange and strengthening professional expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thematic focuses for the 2025\u20132026 programs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Japan<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<em>Art and the Environment<\/em>: Exploring how artists and art practitioners respond to natural, urban, and traditional surroundings through material, scale, and site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South Korea<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<em>Identity through Art and Community<\/em>: Examining grassroots cultural movements, artist-led spaces, and collaborative platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spain<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<em>Heritage and Collectivism<\/em>: Highlighting how collective practice, heritage, and social purpose converge in both contemporary and historic cultural spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must be over 21 years of age, possess a minimum of five years of professional experience in their field, and present a strong portfolio demonstrating their contributions to the cultural sector. Proficiency in English and full commitment to the program schedule are mandatory (full criteria is detailed in the application form).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<em>Art Bridges<\/em>&nbsp;initiative represents a cornerstone of the Visual Arts Commission\u2019s mission to expand Saudi Arabia\u2019s cultural voice on the global stage, cultivate sustainable creative ecosystems, and build enduring international partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RIYADH The Visual Arts Commission (VAC) announces the launch of the&nbsp;Art Bridges&nbsp;2025\u20132026 initiative, comprising four distinguished programs designed to advance professional development and international cultural exchange for Saudi and Saudi-based visual artists, cultural practitioners, creative professionals, and cultural producers. 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