Client: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority
Venue: Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood
Date: February 24 – 5 March 2023
Project Description:
The Sikka Art and Design Festival holds great prominence within the Dubai Art community and was hosted at the Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood between February 24 and March 5, 2023. The festival showcased artworks created by Emirati talents and artists hailing from the UAE, GCC, and beyond. Attendees were treated to a wide range of creative and innovative art exhibits, murals, and art installations of various mediums, making it a truly memorable occasion.
Over 120,000 visitors I More than 200 participating artists I Over 500 artworks spread over 14 houses, 6 courtyards and alleyways I 6 Murals I 8 Outdoor installations I 14 Talks under Sikka Speaks I 136 Adults workshops with more than 600 participants I 100 Kids workshops with more than 1500 participants I 20 Creative art workshops by Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children with more than 500 Participants I 10 Days of live music with over 127 performances I Over 30 food and beverage vendors I 10 Days of cinema with 73 screening I 13 Participating tenants I 13 Collaborations I 1 Sikka store.