Youth Art Exhibit - May 2025

Kutubna Cultural Center is accepting submissions of artworks for a youth art exhibition to be held in May 2025. The exhibit will be curated by Nora Qudah. Artists ages 10-18 years old are welcome to submit artworks. All artists residing in the UAE are eligible regardless of nationality. The submission fee is 50 dirhams per artwork. Artists may submit multiple works for consideration, however not all submissions will be accepted. Artwork dimensions must not exceed 1 x 1 meter. Artworks must be ready to hang on the gallery wall. 

The deadline for submissions is March 30, 2025.

Steps for submission:

1) Fill out this form and upload a photo of the artwork. If you have difficulties with the upload, please email the photo to info@kutubna.ae

2) Pay the submission fee here. Click on "BUY NOW"

Nora Qudah is a Jordanian artist based in Dubai whose work blends vibrant acrylics with inspirations drawn from music, nature, literature, and motherhood. With formal training from the Jubilee School for Gifted Students and the Orfali Art Centre in Amman, her distinctive style developed through a mix of experimentation and self-driven practice. Since 2012, Nora has been a full-time artist, completing commissions and exhibiting globally. Her work has been included in notable exhibitions such as “Message of Love I” and “Message of Love II” at Sinyar Gallery in Dubai, and she has partnered with Galleries Lafayette Le Gourmet in Dubai for both art displays and children’s workshops. In addition to commissioned work, Nora has conducted workshops for both kids and adults in Dubai and Amman. Since September 2024, she has been sharing her passion at Kutubna Cultural Center, where she revived her interest in Arab artists and culture.