The Visual Arts Commission is committed to empowering artists, curators, and creative professionals to express, inspire and thrive.
We are building the foundations of a vibrant and sustainable visual arts ecosystem through initiatives that foster collaboration, unlock local and global opportunities, and celebrate Saudi talent on every stage.
Our vision is to ignite a flourishing visual art scene across the Kingdom, and position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for the visual arts.

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Here, we give our culture a shape, color, and material dimension to be embodied in initiatives and events that enrich the Saudi cultural scene and open up new avenues.

Cultural License Platform

The Ministry of Culture enhances its active role in building a future full of creativity and cultural expression through the “Abde’a” virtual platform, which opens the door to partnership with the private sector and provides support .

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Visual Arts Lens

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Publications

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The Visual Arts Commission provides you with access to a number of its publications, as well as books and resources that support your interest in the visual arts sector.