Open callFee not statedClosed 10 Nov
Open Call: Focal Point 2026
Sharjah Art Foundation · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Deadline
- Closed 10 November 2026 at 23:59, Dubai time
- Fee
- Fee not stated
- Award
- A place to display and sell printed materials at the Focal Point art book fair, with a possible chance to curate a community table.
- Who can enter
- UAE-based artists, designers, artist-led initiatives and collectives with an interest in independent and experimental publishing.Any stage · Living in United Arab Emirates
- Checked
- 1 day ago against sharjahart.org
Sharjah Art Foundation is seeking UAE-based artists, designers and collectives working in independent publishing to take part in the ninth Focal Point art book fair, held from 11 to 13 December 2026. Selected applicants can display and sell artist books, zines, prints and similar items. Proposals with images are sent by email.
Before you apply
The short version
Who it suits
- UAE-based artists and designers who self-publish
- Artist-led initiatives and collectives making zines
- Makers of artist books, prints, posters and stickers
What it asks of you
- Fair runs in Sharjah from 11 to 13 December 2026
- Apply by email to publications@sharjahart.org
- Selected exhibitors may curate a community table
What to send
- Proposal describing the printed materials to be displayed
- Illustrations, images and/or excerpts from the printed materials
