open invitation for Artists 

 The Madinah International Art Symposium (Cities)

 Introduction

At the heart of human civilization lies artistic expression, and through art, cultures shape and share their history, values, and visions with the world since they welcomed immigrants with open arms and compassionate hearts. The usual urban nature, and accordingly, it was logical for the city to embrace a first-of-its-kind initiative, represented in the inaugural edition of an artistic symposium that celebrates the inclusiveness and multidisciplinary collaboration that heralds a new era in the history of Her contributions to humanity. Al-Madinah, with its rich cultural heritage, has always been a center of culture and civilization, paving the way for many generations, since the important role it played in the early stages of the spread of Islam, which is indicated by its name itself: “Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, which shone from its heritage in various forms of artistic expression and cultural traditions. The symposium was developed Al-Madinah International Art is a city that is the first phenomenon of its kind, inspired by the city itself, and embraces artists from different backgrounds and practices and provides them with an opportunity for creativity and reflection on the impact of the welcoming spirit of the city on artistic diversity and the establishment of common human bonds, through multi-disciplinary artistic interdependence that aims to enhance distinct cultural voices rather than masking them.

Transforming the city once again into a center that contributes to shaping the future civilization. The Madinah International Art Symposium (MODON) affirms the continuity of the city's legacy in its contemporary context and its identity as a historic cultural center and cradle of the arts that celebrates cultural diversity while also highlighting common human values. The symposium invites artists and audiences to engage with different traditional concepts And exploring modern ideas and approaches to artistic expression and the ability of arts and culture to promote rapprochement between people, celebrate difference, and change the world. It represents the fusion of different artistic media in the symposium's various tracks, such as Arabic calligraphy and Islamic motifs, photography and media, and modern forms of art.Fine and Contemporary Arts How cultural exchange can stimulate creative growth and new visions. Instead of different cultures competing for supremacy. The symposium expresses that cultural diversity is a richness that results from its familiarity with new visions and perspectives that go beyond what any culture can produce on its own. MODON does not seek to homogenize different artistic voices but to enable them to flourish alongside one another, influencing and learning from one another. By bringing together artists from all over the world in the city, the symposium aspires, through dialogues and conversations, to re-shape how the world views the role of Medina. In the twenty-first century, not only as a historic Islamic city but as a vibrant cultural crossroads, striving through artistic expression to build bridges of mutual understanding and inspire a renewed vision of culture as a unifying rather than a dividing force for humanity.

  Tracks of the Madinah International Art Symposium (Cities)                                   

“Cities” is the title of the first edition of Al Madinah Art Symposium, derived from the word “city”, and highlighting the importance of the concepts of urbanization and urbanization in the history of humanity.static, like cities. The symposium program is a comprehensive program that includes workshops, lectures, discussions, tours, and cultural events. It ends with a group exhibition of the produced works. The events will continue throughout the symposium period and will be open to the public. Workshops, seminars, the final exhibition, and other events provide specialized and non-specialized audiences and artists with cultural opportunities, develop their skills, and cultivate aesthetic appreciation. and the symbiotic relationship between art and society.

accompanying activities

. Workshops

. Technical seminars and dialogues

Art gallery

The open invitation to the Madinah International Symposium

Arts (cities)

. Date: 3-10 August

• Location City Center for the Arts Target number: more than 30 artists

The open call aims to bring together more than 30 artists in one place and to encourage artists’ creative experiences by highlighting artworks in various artistic media. Artists specializing in photography, media, Arabic calligraphy, Islamic decoration, plastic arts and contemporary arts are welcome to participate. Participation is open to all local artists. and internationals specializing in one or more areas of the visual arts.

Guidelines and application requirements Guidelines and application requirements can be found through the application link City Center for the Arts

Al-Madina Art Center was inaugurated in 2018 under the generous patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Salman, may God protect him - Governor of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Region. The center operates under the supervision and management of Namaa Al-Munawwarah, which is one of the most important entities supporting the development of the creative economy in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah.

Al-Madina Art Center is an integrated system to support the artistic movement in the Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah region, as it provides all the main elements of the artistic value chain, starting from communication and inspiration during the weekly meetings of art clubs, refining skills during workshops and professional courses, to providing art galleries with different sizes.

The City Arts Center is characterized by its architectural design that combines tradition and modernity. It is considered one of the most prominent technical centers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The center enjoys a great turnout from the artists of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah region, as the enriching artistic environment would provide artists with expertise and raise the arts to a distinguished position befitting the people of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah.