Riyadh: The Diriyah Biennale is offering two artist grants for people in the Kingdom to attend its Embroidery Landscapes workshop in Riyadh, scheduled for Aug. 19.
The workshop, which will focus on textile, embroidery, heritage and ecology, will serve as a knowledge-exchange session to allow designers, artists and craftsmen to “collaboratively develop a set of symbols, inspired by the wild plants and insects of Diriyah’s landscape, and transform these symbols into embroidery motifs,” a statement said.
Led by artists Lucy and Jorge Orta, the workshop will be part of “Biennale Encounters,” the series of events that will set the tone for the upcoming 2024 Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale.
To take part, candidates must submit a portfolio of relevant works, as well as a 200-word statement outlining their experience.
Submissions can be written in English or Arabic. The workshop will be conducted in English but translation assistance will be made available for Arabic speakers.
To support artists and designers in the Kingdom who may reside outside of Riyadh, the Diriyah Biennale Foundation is offering grants for two participants, covering accommodation as well as domestic travel costs to and from Riyadh.
The workshop will be limited to 25 participants and all materials will be provided.
It will be held at the Diriyah Biennale Foundation space at JAX District in Riyadh on Aug. 19 between 2-6 p.m.
The workshop will be followed by a public talk by Lucy and Jorge from 7-9 p.m.
To apply, email [email protected] by Aug. 18.
