Ten Emirati creatives have been selected for Abu Dhabi’s annual Creative Catalyst programme, designed to help them develop their skills and showcase their talent.
Ten musicians, choreographers and spoken word artists have been selected to participate in the third annual Numoo program at NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Center.
Launched in 2021, the US delegation provides grants to performing artists in the UAE to strengthen the local cultural sector.
The program is designed to help artists further develop their craft and brand while showcasing their work through public performances.
The 10 selected participants are Emirati multimedia artist Afra Al Dhaheri; Emirati singer Arqam; Indian musician Dana Naidu and dancer Rashika Ojha; Moroccan dancer Karim Ennoury; Lebanese singer Nurzi; Palestine Theater actor Mohamed Masaka; Filipino spoken word artist Trixi Danielle; Syrian American dancer Kinda El Atrach and Slovenian performance artist Ksenjia Kovac Romano.
“We are committed to nurturing a vibrant local arts and cultural scene. For the third consecutive year, Numoo will act as a catalyst for creativity, enabling Emirati artists to showcase their talents and develop their professional skills.
“I personally found attending the Numoo workshop particularly satisfying as we saw artists gain insights, both large and small, on how to develop their careers with a greater sense of agency and empowerment within a supportive community. Epiphany.
All artists are selected through an open application and nomination process. In addition to performing public shows scheduled by the organization, they will continue to participate in industry courses offered by NYU Abu Dhabi Center for the Arts staff.
Some of the topics covered in the course include methods of defining and communicating artistic vision, project management, budgeting, rights, royalties, intellectual property, technical production and touring.
“The U.S. Mission to the UAE is pleased to partner with the NYU Center for the Arts to once again offer the Numoo program to a third cohort of talented arts and culture professionals,” said Robin Solomon, Public Affairs Counselor at the U.S. Mission to the UAE.
“Each year, this thoughtful and substantive program develops practical business skills among local artists and creatives. The UAE’s creative industries are booming and we are proud to sponsor Numoo to support the local arts ecosystem.
Updated: July 2, 2024 at 2:13 pm
