Art Dubai Saudi artist prize offered

All Saudi artists are invited to take part in a new contemporary art competition, launched by the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), in collaboration with Art Dubai. The winning artist will receive financial support to produce a commissioned installation, which will be exhibited at Art Dubai 2018 (March 21-24, 2018) and eventually become part of Ithra’s prestigious permanent collection. The deadline for applications is November 30 and the winner will be announced on January 16.   APPLY HERE CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION: The artist will be from Saudi Arabia Artist group applications will be acceptable (limited to one installation per application) The commissioned piece will be a new work, exclusive to the Center and Art Dubai The installation must be a permanent piece, and the artist must submit a portfolio as well as a breakdown of the production costs The project must not exceed SAR 375,000, including shipping, insurance and project management, be in line with the size and weight restrictions (4m x 2.5m), and be culturally appropriate CONTACTS: COMPETITION ENQUIRIES Benedetta Ghione Art Dubai benedetta@artdubai.ae MEDIA CONTACT Nicole Kanne Art Dubai nicole@artdubai.ae About The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture’s building with its unique architecture rises as a shining beacon of knowledge in Dhahran’s skyline. The building, which is an initiative by Saudi Aramco, is significantly located near the Prosperity Well where oil was first discovered in commercial quantities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The purpose of this ambitious initiative is to accelerate the Kingdom’s transformation into a knowledge-based economy as envisioned by HM King Abdullah who laid the foundation stone for this iconic building. The Center is the first incubator of knowledge of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It brings together under its roof many programs that aim to create a positive and tangible impact in the fields of knowledge and culture by preparing the national talents for the knowledge-based and innovation-based creative industries. The Center features a modern architectural design, state-of-the-art technologies, unique learning tools, and enriching programs. It is an important platform for explorers, intellectuals, innovators, and leaders. The Center – a diverse cultural space – has a 21st century library, an idea lab, an oasis for children, a four-gallery museum, art exhibits, an archives gallery, an energy exhibit, and a knowledge tower which stands at its heart to offer educational programs that cater to all age groups. The Center’s programs were all designed to inspire the community, enrich the culture, and support our community which is taking steady steps toward establishing a knowledge-based economy. About Art Dubai A leading international art fair, Art Dubai is the preeminent place to interact with art from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. For its 12th edition Art Dubai presents a unique line-up of 103 galleries from 47 countries, reaffirming the fair's position as a place of discovery with galleries from new markets rarely seen on the international stage exhibiting alongside leading galleries from established art centers. It will also showcase the largest edition of Art Dubai Modern – the world’s only platform that exhibits museum-quality Modern works from the MENASA region, alongside the annual Modern Symposium of talks on the lives and legacies of artists operating in these regions in the 20th century. Art Dubai 2018 inaugurates a new gallery section – Residents – that welcomes spaces whose artists will complete a residency in the UAE with work created during this period exhibited at the fair. Beyond the gallery halls, the fair once again hosts an extensive collateral programme including the 10th anniversary of The Abraaj Group Art Prize, the Global Art Forum that takes on the theme of automation, a series of commissions including Art Dubai's The Room and an engaging after-hours programme, including private visits to collections and to cultural institutions across the Emirates. In addition to its March programming the fair aims to continue to grow the cultural fabric of the city and the region with year round engagement including the art school Campus Art Dubai, an internship programme aimed at supporting the next generation of art practitioners and professionals, and Art Dubai Portraits, a film series casting light on MENASA artists and their practices. Art Dubai is held in partnership with The Abraaj Group. The fair is sponsored by Julius Baer, Meraas and Piaget. Madinat Jumeirah is home to the event. The Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is a strategic partner of Art Dubai and supports the fair’s year-round education programme. artdubai.ae Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | #ArtDubai2018

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The Studio Museum in Harlem Allison Janae Hamilton, Tschabalala Self, and Sable Elyse Smith will be its 2018 artists in residence.

THE STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM ANNOUNCES ALLISON JANAE HAMILTON, TSCHABALALA SELF, AND SABLE ELYSE SMITH AS ITS 2018 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE NEW YORK, NY, November 9, 2017—As The Studio Museum in Harlem approaches its 50th anniversary and the start of construction on its new home, it is proud to announce that Allison Janae Hamilton, Tschabalala Self, and Sable Elyse Smith will be its 2018 artists in residence. At this historic turning point for the institution, these three become the most recent participants in the signature program that put the “Studio” in the Museum’s name, and take their place in a stellar legacy that includes David Hammons, Kerry James Marshall, Julie Mehretu, Mickalene Thomas, and Kehinde Wiley. Works by Hamilton and Smith can currently be seen at the Studio Museum in Fictions, a major exhibition that explores the use of narrative by emerging artists of African descent. Self’s work was recently shown at the Studio Museum in A Constellation (2015–16). View the full release here. For more photographs or more information, please contact Elizabeth Gwinn, Communications Director, at egwinn@studiomuseum.org or 646.214.2142. #fineartmagazine

Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum 4th Annual Holiday Cocktail Party & Fundraiser Saturday, December 2nd, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

4th Annual Holiday Cocktail Party & Fundraiser

Saturday, December 2nd, 5:00pm - 7:00pm Celebrate the Holiday season at our Fourth annual Holiday Cocktail Party and Fundraiser at the Museum! The evening will be a rare chance to visit the Museum in December and a wonderful opportunity to spread good cheer among friends! Join us for a cozy gathering over drinks and hors d'oeuvre in the festively decorated Sage Parlor where Steve Shaughnessy will be playing live jazz. The evening will also be an opportunity to take home a special new holiday ornament! We'll also be featuring an art sale and more! We can't think of a better way to close out the 2017 season than by celebrating our good fortune to live in such a vibrant, generous community. We look forward to a bright, happy, and successful New Year for us all.

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Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. They can also be purchased via check. Simply mail your check to The Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum, P.O. Box 1327. Sag Harbor, NY 11963. Checks must be received by November 24th. For more information, visit www.sagharborwhalingmuseum.org or call 631.725.0770. Can't make the party? You can still donate directly to the Museum right HERE. Your support is greatly appreciated! All proceeds go directly to The Museum.

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Scope Miami Beach Special Programs 2017

SCOPE MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL PROGRAMS

The Melech Collection presents STEVEN COGLE Untitled (Indian Chief), 2015 | Acrylic, oilstick on canvas 85 1/2 x 72 in

THE MELECH COLLECTION

SCOPE is pleased to collaborate with The Melech Collection, launched by six-time NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire. Stoudemire will curate a 40 foot installation as a highlight of SCOPE Miami Beach’s Special Programs. With a sincere interest in nurturing the careers of emerging artists, Stoudemire has commissioned emerging Brooklyn artist, Steven Cogle, to create a site-specific work centered upon the contemporary artist’s role in creating a future history. Citing African influences in his work, Cogle attributes much of his style to the environment in which he grew up: East New York. From this Brooklyn vantage point, Cogle interprets “sacred stories” throughout the African Diaspora, approaching his subject matter as “tribal Africa crossed with urban blight”. Additionally, Stoudemire will conceptualize and lead a lively panel discussion in SCOPE’s Atrium, moderated by Sotheby’s Contemporary Art SVP and former Andy Warhol Museum curator, Eric Shiner.

Courtesy of Mirus Gallery

FELIPE PANTONE Chromadynamic Dimensional

SCOPE has invited Felipe Pantone to create a site-specific installation for the Atrium of its Miami Beach Pavilion. Pantone will hand-paint hundreds of conduits to create a three-dimensional gradient computer glitch. Pantone approaches this work as a humble attempt to combine imagery from the 21st century with the structural innovations established by the Venezuelan master Soto in the 60's. Juxtaposed against a serene ocean backdrop, Chromadynamica Dimensional will greet visitors upon entry, and set the tone for a dynamic 17th edition of SCOPE Miami Beach. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Felipe Pantone began his art career in Southeast Spain with graffiti art. From then on he was drawn to the art world and settled in the city of Valencia, Spain where he further developed his skills and distinctive avant-garde graffiti style. After establishing himself as an innovator within the graffiti world, with a career spanning the past decade, Felipe Pantone has abandoned letterforms, embracing abstraction, and drawing influence from various disciplines such as kinetic and op art. Felipe Pantone has anchored himself as one to watch within the contemporary field.

Presented by unaffiliate.us, a Column Health Initiative Curated by Colin Beatty and Craig Smith

TOM FRUIN

SCOPE is delighted to be working with Column Health’s Craft Guild to de-stigmatize addiction and raise awareness of treatment and recovery. For SCOPE Miami Beach 2017, Column Health has collaborated with New York-based artist, Tom Fruin, to create the exhibition "unaffiliate.us" that presents a selection of works spanning Fruin's critically-acclaimed career and addresses shared issues of de-stigmatizing addiction. The "unaffiliate.us" exhibition will include Fruin’s Quilt series composed of drug bags and other found detritus the artist collected throughout his exploration of New York City. A craft typically considered ‘women’s work’, quilting is oftentimes a deliberate narrative, and in Fruin’s case, a New York story that strengthened his optimism. Also on view is Fruin’s ICON series, an extension of the quilted drug bags., with a re-imagined narrative. Tom Fruin’s eponymous houses are water towers and internally lit, sculptural mosaics that function as beacons of color and light. These “Icons” transform mundane landscapes into vibrant expressions of humanity.

SCOPE VIP PROGRAM

SCOPE is pleased to invite its Platinum and VIP Members for engaging conversations and integrations at the SCOPE Miami Beach Pavilion. The SCOPE VIP Program for Miami Beach 2017 includes:                                    Hosted Panel Discussion   Hosted Panel Discussion Amar’e Stoudemire in Conversation Moderated by Sotheby’s Contemporary Art SVP, Eric Shiner   Feminist Art for a New Era: Harnessing the Power of Art in the Fight for Women's Equality Moderated by artnet Associate Editor, Sarah Cascone *All SCOPE VIP Events are by invitation and confirmed RSVP only, first come first served, with no guarantee.

SCOPE Official Party

Special Performance by Jesse Boykins III Courtesy of Def Jam

Friday, Dec, 8, 9pm - 12am | ORA Nightclub, Miami Beach *By invitation and confirmed RSVP only, entry based on capacity.

DAVID RICE Memories, 2017 | Painting, acrylic on wood panel, 24 x 36 in | Courtesy of Antler Gallery

BREEDER PROGRAM

Long-established as the original incubator for emerging work, SCOPE’s Breeder Program celebrates its 16th year of introducing new galleries to the contemporary market. A remarkable opportunity for exposure, Breeder Program alumni include: Peres Projects, John Connelly Presents, Galeria Enrique Guerrero, Daniel Reich Gallery, Bischoff/ Weiss, INVISIBLE-EXPORTS, SEVENTEEN, ROKEBY, Taxter Spengemann, Magical Artroom and Spinello Projects, among other notable galleries.

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The 17th edition of SCOPE Miami Beach returns to the sands of Ocean Drive and 8th Street. Featuring 130 International Exhibitors from 25 countries and 60 cities, SCOPE Miami Beach will welcome over 55,000 visitors over the course of 6 days. Amidst an unprecedented outpouring of critical acclaim from press, curators and collectors, and a digital and social media outreach campaign garnering over 450 million impressions, SCOPE Miami Beach is once again poised to lead the charge for the emerging contemporary art market. SCOPE MIAMI BEACH 2017 | 801 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

PLATINUM FIRST VIEW        Tues | Dec 5 | 12pm - 4pm Platinum Members Only VIP | PRESS PREVIEW       Tues | Dec 5 | 4pm - 8pm VIPs & Press Only   SHOW HOURS Wed - Sun | Dec 6 - 10 | 11am - 8pm Admission $35 | Miami Beach Residents $30 Student + Senior $25 *Discounted tickets with proper ID only#fineartmagazine