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Open Studio
Hosted by Art Jameel’s Youth Assembly
All Day
Jameel Library
Activation
1-to-1 University Q&A with University of the Arts London (UAL)
Led by Miranda Higgins (International Student Recruitment Manager)
All Day
Lobby
One-to-One Sessions
Instagram Surgery
Led by Morvarid Tayyeb (Researcher, The Institute for Emerging Art) and Salma Shaheem (Founder, The Institute for Emerging Art)
All Day
Lobby
One-to-One Sessions
Career Surgery
Led by Jolaine Frizzell (Founder, Ivy Advisory)
All Day
Lobby
One-to-One Sessions
Creating Environments for Connecting
Led by Leen Al Zaben (Food and Culture Consultant), Marguerite Kiwan (Community and Hospitality Advisor), Moderated by Yasmeen Naif (Hypnotherapist + Founder of PIVOT Programmes)
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Project Space
Talk
CV Reviews
Hosted by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jameel Library
One-to-One Sessions
Portfolio Reviews
Hosted by American University in Dubai (Advertising)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jameel Library
One-to-One Sessions
Speedy Interviews
Hosted by Vinyl Souk
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lobby
One-to-One Sessions
Behind the Scenes Tours
Hosted by Art Jameel, led by Indranjan Banerjee (Exhibitions Curator), Qutouf Ismail (Assistant Curator, Public Programmes), Murad El Zagal (Senior Manager, Strategy and Audiences)
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Welcome Desk
Tour
Writing Workshop: Vantage points for another world
Led by Aathma Dious (Writer)
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Colonnade
Workshop
Making It Work: On Sustaining a Creative Practice
Led by Dana Naidu (Musician), Pauline Doctolero (Multimedia Designer), Haniya Khalid (Founding Editor, Half-Light Magazine) and moderated by Kesang Chuki (Artist and Architect)
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Project Space
Talk
Portfolio Reviews
Hosted by Maraya Art Centre (Fine Art)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Jameel Library
One-to-One Sessions
Speedy Interviews
Hosted by Bayt AlMamzar
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lobby
One-to-One Sessions
Improv session: How do you use your voice, when you have no voice?
Hosted by 63Kolektib+, led by Juan Gonzales (Artistic Director)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sahaab
Workshop
CV Reviews
Hosted by Art Jameel
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Jameel Library
One-to-One Sessions
Portfolio Reviews
Hosted by Global Studies University (MA and Ph.D. Programmes)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Jameel Library
One-to-One Sessions
The Dream System: Designing a Roadmap to Creative Practice
Led by Ali Albastaki (Co Founder, Racks)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Colonnade
Workshop
Humanising Artificial Intelligence
Hosted by Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, led by Hani Asfour (Vice President of Innovation and Institutional Partnerships, Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation)
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Project Space
Town Hall
CV Reviews
Hosted by National Pavilion UAE - La Biennale di Venezia
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Jameel Library
One-to-One Sessions
Speedy Interviews
Hosted by American University of Sharjah
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lobby
One-to-One Sessions
Voices of HIVE: From Solo Vision to Shared Language: Scaling Ideas Through Collaboration
Led by Hady Fakhry (Creative Partner, ANDCO)
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Socotra Garden
Roundtable Discussion
AlMultaqa Chamber Orchestra
An outdoor performance drawing from Al Multaqa’s dynamic blend of movement, rhythm and spoken presence.
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Chihuahuan Garden
Performance
How to Build a Creative Side Hustle Without Burning Out
Hosted by Karama Arts Club, led by Clare Napper (Founder, Highlife Posters) and Rami Afifi (Artist)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sahaab
Workshop
Portfolio Reviews
Hosted by Gulf Photo Plus (Photography and Media)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Jameel Library
One-to-One Sessions
Speedy Interviews
Hosted by Abu Dhabi Music and Art Foundation
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lobby
One-to-One Sessions
Build What You Wish Existed: A Creative Roadmap for Launching Your Initiative
Hosted by The Arab Child Summit, led by Reem Madkour (Co-Founder, The Arab Child Summit, Founder, Dardasha), Deema Al Alami (Co-Founder, The Arab Child Summit, Founder, From Mother to Author) and Anna Marie Anoun (Multidisciplinary Artist)
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Project Space
Interactive Discussion
Music Production Workshop: Pocket Operator
Led by DJ PHO in partnership with Vinyl Souk
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sahaab
Workshop
Voices of HIVE: Brewing Connections: How Creative Collectives Transform Culture
Led by Hanan Al Badri (Creative Director and Founder of Barjis)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Socotra Garden
Roundtable Discussion
CV Reviews
Hosted by American University in Dubai
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Jameel Library
One-to-One Sessions
Portfolio Reviews
Hosted by Tashkeel (Fine Art)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Jameel Library
One-to-One Sessions
Behind the Scenes Tours
Hosted by Art Jameel, led by Ichraq Bouzidi (Collections Manager) and Daniya Jawaad (Collections Assistant)
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Welcome Desk
Tour
Dayo: Rehearsal of Existence By 63Kolektib+
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Roof Terrace
Performance
Portfolio Reviews
Hosted by Maraya Art Centre (Fine Art)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Jameel Library
One-to-One Sessions
