DIFC Art Nights 2025 – call for artists and galleries | 20th Edition
DIFC Art Nights returns this November for its 20th edition, celebrating a decade of creativity in the region’s cultural landscape. Artists and galleries are invited to be take part in this special edition that brings together art, culture and community in one of Dubai’s most iconic destinations.
Join us from Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 November 2025, 5pm to 10pm and be part of a vibrant, city-wide celebration of creativity.
This year’s edition welcomes outstanding work across a broad range of mediums, including:
• Traditional Art
• Digital Art
• Sculpture
• Photography
• Design
• Murals
• Interactive workshops
• Panel talks
• Live music
There are no participation fees, making this a unique opportunity to showcase your work in the heart of Dubai’s financial and cultural district.
Thursday 13 November - Sunday 16 November 2025 | 05:00pm - 10:00pm
Submission Guidelines:
Showcase your artistic vision by submitting a curated portfolio featuring the artwork(s) you wish to exhibit. Your submission should include:
- High-quality images of the artwork(s).
- A brief profile highlighting your artistic background.
- Detailed descriptions of each piece.
Categories:
Submissions are open to a wide range of art forms, including traditional arts, digital art, painting, sculpture, photography, design, murals, mixed media, interactive workshops and music.
Important Information:
• DIFC Art Walls: Spaces will be available for 14 artists only, allocated at first-come first-serve basis and subject to approval by the art committee. Once filled, additional artists may join by bringing their own display walls.
• Workshops: Must be offered free of charge to visitors.
• Musicians: Performances are welcome at DIFC Art Nights. Please note that this is an unpaid opportunity and musicians must bring and manage their own equipment.
• Venue and facilities: DIFC only provides the venue and electrical provision if required. All other operational requirements must be provided by the participating artist or gallery.
• Sculptures preferred: Sculpture submissions are highly encouraged.
• Workshops: Must be free-of-charge for visitors.
Shortlisting process: DIFC’s Art committee will carefully review all submissions to select the most exceptional works for display during the event.
Guidelines: All submissions must adhere to DIFC’s guidelines, which can be downloaded here.
Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by Monday, 15 September 2025.
Reach out to artnights@difc.ae should you require additional information.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email. If you do not hear from us, it means you were not selected for this edition. We appreciate your interest and look forward to seeing your work in future editions of DIFC Art Nights.
