Abu Dhabi: Calligraphy artists in the UAE are invited to participate in a National Day Calligraphy Competition launched by Aldar Properties, to celebrate the UAE’s 45th National Day, the developer announced today.
The competition has been launched following the release of a poem, ‘The beauty of our home comes from its people’, produced by Aldar in collaboration with famed Emirati artists, poet Hassan Al Obaidly, composer Mousa Mohammad and singer Aida Al Menhali.
Participants, from all ages and nationalities, are invited to submit designs representing either the full poem, its title or specific verses in Arabic calligraphy before October 27. All submitted materials should be in accordance with the terms and conditions set out on Aldar’s website.
Emirati calligrapher Mohammad Mandi will lead the judging panel and select a shortlist of 10 designs. Each shortlisted entrant will receive Dh10,000 to arrange supplies for the preparation of their artwork in Aldar’s purpose-built space in Yas Mall, from November 3 to 12.
Winners will be chosen based on artistic hand lettering, creative interpretation of the poem and effective use of colour and design.
The final award ceremony will be held on November 13 at Yas Mall, with first and second place winners set to be awarded prizes of Dh100,000 and Dh50,000 respectively.
The competition aims to engage the community by providing a unique opportunity to express national pride and love for the UAE, while promoting the classical form of art and unique artistic talents.
For more information visit www.aldar.com
