The Art Connection Foundation for the Arts is a Saudi facility that takes care of the global cultural movement and the arts locally and internationally. It was established in 2017 to support the vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2030, which aims to make it a vibrant society based on knowledge and creativity. The foundation works with various organizations, institutions, artists, art galleries, museums and other cultural institutions throughout Saudi Arabia to promote artistic expression through its programs. These include workshops, exhibitions, seminars and conferences as well as educational events such as lectures by renowned international artists.
Mission
Mission
The mission of Art Connection Foundation for the Arts is to foster emotional connection between artist directors and recipients while promoting beauty values in society through education initiatives in visual culture. Our goal is to become an integral part of local communities across all regions in order to facilitate access to quality art experiences both online and offline. We strive towards creating innovative solutions that enable us to reach out further into our national network while also connecting people from different backgrounds around shared interests in culture exchange activities related specifically but not limitedly only to contemporary art practices.
Goals & Objectives
- To provide resources for professional development within visual arts fields including curatorship , exhibition design , production management , marketing strategies etc .
- To create platforms for dialogue between professionals working within creative industries worldwide.
- To build bridges among cultures by providing opportunities for collaboration between countries on projects related specifically but not limitedly only to contemporary art practices.
- To establish long-term relationships with key stakeholders such as universities, galleries, museums, etc.
- To develop outreach programs aimed at introducing new audiences (especially younger generations) into visual culture awareness through interactive activities such as workshops or field trips etc.
- To strengthen existing partnerships with private sector companies interested in supporting our cause financially or otherwise e.g.: sponsorships / donations / collaborations etc.
Programs & Initiatives
- Workshops: In order to better equip our members we offer specialized training sessions conducted by experienced professionals who can help them hone their skillsets within specific areas ranging from painting techniques all the way up until digital media production processes depending on their particular needs/interests at any given time - this could be done either online or face-to-face depending on availability/preference accordingly;
- Exhibitions: Through these showcases we aim at showcasing exceptional talent from around the world so that they may receive recognition due to them - this would involve setting up displays featuring artwork created either individually or collaboratively;
- Seminars & Conferences: Here we bring together experts from different disciplines under one roof so that they may share their expertise whilst engaging each other intellectually about topics pertinent modern day issues concerning visual culture ;
- Educational Events: This would involve hosting lectures delivered by renowned international artists where attendees gain insight into what goes behind making great works
Goals & Objectives
Programs & Initiatives