\nSteeped in 7,000 years of history, the UAE\u2019s \u2018Nature Emirate\u2019 Ras Al Khaimah is undergoing an unprecedented period of economic growth, with tourism, real estate and sustainability taking center stage. Within this dynamic ecosystem, Ras Al Khaimah Art has flourished to become the Emirate\u2019s landmark celebration of culture and the arts.<\/p>\n
Inspired by the vision of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the festival was conceived to showcase the Emirate\u2019s artistic talent and foster cultural exchange. Launching at Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s National Museum in 2013 as a three-day exhibition, Ras Al Khaimah Art has evolved into a month-long annual event, welcoming 106 local and international artists from 35 countries in 2024, alongside 45,000 visitors.<\/p>\n
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Vision & Teamwork<\/strong><\/p>\n Founding Executive Director of the Al Qasimi Foundation and Ras Al Khaimah Art organiser, Dr. Natasha Ridge acknowledged the event\u2019s potential early on and explored avenues for expansion. During a visit to La Gacilly in France, she encountered a village transformed into an outdoor art gallery and envisioned a similar concept for Ras Al Khaimah Art: \u201cI knew the perfect place.\u201d<\/p>\n Listed on UNESCO\u2019s tentative list of World Heritage Sites, Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village is the UAE\u2019s last-surviving pearl-fishing village, representing centuries of architecture, trade and culture. Encompassing a fort, watchtowers, a mosque, souq and traditional dwellings, the magical site is defined by a labyrinth of stone alleyways and today, by Ras Al Khaimah Art.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s not just an art festival, it\u2019s also a historical site, which attracts a much wider audience,\u201d says Dr. Ridge.<\/p>\n Ras Al Khaimah Art\u2019s repertoire has expanded to include a range of artistic expressions, from workshops and film screenings to live performances and an art exploration program. \u201cLast year, we saw 1000 students participate in workshops and tours. By connecting our youth with history and culture, we adopt a sustainable approach to the arts,\u201d says Dr. Ridge.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cultivating Global Connections<\/strong><\/p>\n Ras Al Khaimah Art plays a pivotal role in promoting Ras Al Khaimah as a cultural destination. By providing a platform for local artists alongside international counterparts, Ras Al Khaimah Art also contributes to the cultural and economic progress of the UAE.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Steeped in 7,000 years of history, the UAE\u2019s \u2018Nature Emirate\u2019 Ras Al Khaimah is undergoing an unprecedented period of economic growth, with tourism, real estate and sustainability taking center stage. Within this dynamic ecosystem, Ras Al Khaimah Art has flourished to become the Emirate\u2019s landmark celebration of culture and the arts. Inspired by the vision […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11243,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3],"tags":[],"press_release_topic":[58],"latest_news_topic":[],"class_list":["post-11242","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-media-center","category-press-releases","press_release_topic-arts-culture-and-entertainment"],"acf":{"related_to_hh":"no","header_desc":"","header_image":false,"hidden_photo_gallery":false,"pdf_file":false,"hi-res_image":false},"yoast_head":"\n