The Emerging New Media Artist program is open to beginner creative practitioners from around the world, with a special focus on participants from the Middle East and North Africa. Candidates must be at least 35 years old, at the stage of completing higher or postgraduate education, and/or have experience in creating digital and new media art.

Participation cost: Free

Required documents: Completed form, portfolio, project description, letter of interest

Accessibility: Worldwide

Deadline: June 16, 2025

During the next six months, participants will receive personal mentorship from leading artists and create artworks using technologies provided by Diriyah Art Futures laboratories. They will have unique access to advanced technologies — audiovisual systems, immersive reality, programming, touch systems, machine learning, and spatial audiovisual environments.

You can apply for participation here:

https://daf.moc.gov.sa/en/long-term-program?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22604736919&gbraid=0AAAAA9SqL4CuIvb_5yVisTV3pWkDRbDMT&gclid=CjwKCAjwl_XBBhAUEiwAWK2hzg1B330tAi6T0B61p8ve08UdxYtED8l-wBX0rYl1bzShjWitnhPMoxoCOxgQAvD_BwE

Location: Al-Dir'iya, Saudi Arabia