SCULPTURE FOR THE WIN

The giant new Nofa Resorts development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is inviting sculptors from across the region to submit artworks for display across the location.


In support of Local and African artists, Nofa has announced its first open call competition for outdoor sculpture installations that will be distributed at six locations within the boundaries of the resorts. Three will be placed inside the African Resort for African participation and three will go to the Equestrian and the Golf Resort. Participation for this sector is open to GCC countries as well as Iraqi, Lebanese, Palestinian, Jordanian and Yemeni participation.

The aim of the competition is to support regional and African sculptors and there is an overall prize pool of USD30,666. Best of all, entry is free. The final date for registration is November 15 with submissions due by November 30.

Submissions will be judged on several criteria, including:
The use of a clear and powerful concept.
● Design should be visually striking on approach from all areas.
● Drawings should be clear.
● The structure needs to be sound and construction not overly complicated.

● Applicants need to stick to budget by using their creativity.
● The use of lighting at night and natural light by day.
● Options for soft landscape solutions and recommendations should be submitted with the installation design.
● Art design will be judged on originality and creativity, encompassing the above.

Applicants may be individuals or teams and entries must be completely original and designed exclusively for the competition. Winning artists may be invited to Saudi to supervise construction of their installation, and transport, food and board will be paid for by Nofa. The First, Second and Third place winners will be invited to Nofa for the award ceremony (Subject to travel permits due to Covid) the date of which is still to be confirmed. ✤

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