DIFC Art Nights 2025 – Call for Artists and Galleries
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.
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.
About DIFC
World-class business and lifestyle destination
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region. DIFC has a close to 20-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across MEASA.
The region comprises 72 countries with a combined population of around three billion people and a nominal GDP of approximately USD8 trillion. The Centre connects the fast-growing markets of the MEASA region with the economies of Asia, Europe, and the Americas through Dubai.
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Important information for submission
- DIFC Art Walls: Spaces will be provided for 14 artists only and will be given on a first-come first-serve basis, subject to the art committee’s approval. Once these slots are filled, additional artists may participate by bringing their own display walls.
- Workshops: Must be offered free of charge to visitors.
- Musicians: We welcome performances at DIFC Art Nights. Please note that this is an unpaid opportunity, and musicians must bring and manage their own equipment.
- Venue & 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: Sculptures submissions are highly encouraged.
- Workshops: Must be free-of-charge for visitors.
- Workshops: Must be free-of-charge for visitors.
- Musicians: We are thrilled to offer musicians the opportunity to showcase their talent at our event. Please note that this is an unpaid opportunity, and musicians will need to bring and manage their own equipment for the performance.
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.
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.