The Place Where Arts, Culture Creativity And Innovation Connect
Through arts education, Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has been nurturing creativity across the UAE for more than two decades.
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Activities
Concert
ADMAF Spiritual Series: Sheikh Mahmoud El Tohamy leads world premiere Ramadan concert
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ADMAF TALKS
Riwaq Al Fikr – ADMAF Talks – Christo and Jeanne-Claude in the UAE: Friendship and Legacy
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ADMAF TALKS
Riwaq Al Fikr – ADMAF Talks: Intercultural Relations Exchange between UAE and Japan
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Abu Dhabi Festival, Education & Community, Literature & Poetry
RIWAK AL ADAB WAL KITAB | International Mother Language Day 2025
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Culture Diplomacy
ADMAF Signs MoU with Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE)
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Culture Diplomacy
ADMAF Founder H.E Huda Alkhamis Kanoo Receives Order of the Star of Italy
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Education & Community, Literature & Poetry
RIWAK AL ADAB WAL KITAB – ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR (ADIBF) 2024
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Empowering Diversity: Navigating the Spectrum with Innovation
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Education & Community
Fatima bint Mubarak: Enlightenment in Ideology and Work by H.E. Dr. Maitha Al Shamsi
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Awards
G42 Advanced Technologies Art Award
A competitive programme supporting UAE-based cross-disciplinary creatives to develop artworks that integrate advanced technologies. The award encourages projects that explore cultural heritage, reinforce national identity and engage with global conversations at the intersection of art, science and technology.
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The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award
Honouring the legacy of the renowned artist duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude, the award empowers emerging artists in the UAE to push the boundaries of their creativity and produce impactful, publicly accessible works of art. In collaboration with New York University Abu Dhabi, the award gives UAE undergraduates and recent graduates the chance to create a work of art that can be publicly exhibited and enjoyed.
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ADMAF Jewelry Design Award
A unique platform for emerging jewelry designers in the UAE, renowned for bespoke collaborations and comprehensive training opportunities, paving the way towards professional excellence. The Award nurtures creativity and sets the stage for the creation of future-leading brands.
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Gulf Capital – ADMAF Creativity Award
Since its launch in 2013, the Award has provided a platform for young artists in the UAE to develop and showcase their talents in the performing arts. With a focus on presence, originality, and collaboration, it invites emerging voices in music, theatre, dance, and spoken word to connect with audiences in unique and innovative ways. The Award seeks to encourage young performers to explore their artistic voice, refine their practice and share their work with new audiences, contributing to the ever-evolving creative landscape within the region and beyond.
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Residencies
ADMAF Inspiration Residency for Craftsmanship
ADMAF Inspiration Residency for Craftsmanship offers designers and artisans working in the field of contemporary creation the opportunity to immerse themselves in the ecosystem of French crafts. The goal is to inspire the selected laureate through deep engagement with French craftsmanship and design, enabling the development of future creative projects.
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Young Filmmakers’ Circle
A programme aimed at delivering professional training across all aspects of filmmaking, building the skills of emerging filmmakers while facilitating access to leading industry professionals. The programme provides participants with meaningful exposure to the national regional, and international film sector through networking, screening and speaking opportunities, and seeks to increase the number of UAE-made films that secure distribution deals and are selected for film festivals at all levels.
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ADMAF Publications
ADMAF TRIBUNE – Abu Dhabi Festival 2024
ADMAF Yearbook 2023
Portrait Of a Nation
ADMAF Yearbook 2022