Application available on http://nationalpavilionuae.org/venice-internship 

United Arab Emirates: Applications are now open for aspiring cultural professionals to intern at the National Pavilion UAE’s exhibition at the 2020 Venice Biennale.

21 students and young professionals from the UAE will be selected through a competitive application process to participate in the unique Venice Internship program, which includes educational training like workshops, lectures and studio visits, as well as hands-on experience.

Selected interns will each spend one month in Venice between May and November 2020, and will be responsible for managing and overseeing the UAE’s exhibition. The National Pavilion UAE’s interns are ambassadors for the nation, sharing its story with visitors from all around the world. Applications are open to individuals interested in arts, architecture, diplomacy, international relations or representing the UAE on this significant global platform.

The 2020 exhibition, curated by architects Wael Al Awar and Kenichi Teramoto, will address the Biennale’s overall theme ‘How Will We Live Together’ by exploring how salt from the UAE’s Sabkha could be used as an environmentally-sensitive alternative to modern construction materials.

2018 Venice Intern, Naser Al Nachas, now Senior Planner at DUPM, Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities, says: “The Venice Internship is an exceptional opportunity to harness skill and knowledge about cultural exchange. Representing the UAE on a global platform gives us the opportunity to learn more about other cultures and allows us to appreciate the impact that diverse practices have on artistic visual expression while embracing the region’s heritage and nourishing our creative understanding.”

Laila Binbrek, Co-ordinating Director, National Pavilion UAE, says: “The UAE is home to a wealth of talented, motivated and passionate young professionals, and the National Pavilion UAE is proud to offer a platform for training and opportunities that empower our interns to engage with the content of the exhibition and the dynamic cultural scene of the UAE. Since 2009, we have worked with almost 200 interns, many of whom are now making invaluable contributions to the nation’s cultural ecosystem as we develop into a global creative centre.”

Through an ongoing partnership with Venice’s Ca’ Foscari University, select Italian interns work alongside the UAE interns at the pavilion, supporting cultural diversity and exchange.

The Venice Internship program is open to Emiratis and long-term residents of the UAE aged 21 and above. For more information and to apply to the 2020 edition of the Venice Internship, visit nationalpavilionuae.org/venice-internship. Applications close on 20 November 2019.

Further information

The 2020 International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale will be curated under the title “How Will We Live Together”, a theme selected by architect and scholar Hashim Sarkis as a starting point to explore the collective architectural imagination, and the ability to engage people and communities across increasing social, economic, political and digital divides. Wael Al Awar and Kenichi Teramoto, Principal Architects of Dubai’s ibda design, will curate the UAE’s National Pavilion at the 2020 Venice Biennale, marking the UAE’s fourth participation in the International Architecture Exhibition since 2014.

The UAE’s current exhibition at the 58th International Art Exhibition is Passage, a 26-minute two-channel video installation by Emirati filmmaker and poet Nujoom Alghanem. It will remain on show until 24 November 2019.

The National Pavilion UAE is commissioned by the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation and supported by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, with a permanent pavilion at the Venice Biennale’s Arsenale – Sale d’Armi. 2020 marks the UAE’s tenth exhibition at the Venice Biennale since 2009 and its fourth participation in the International Architecture Exhibition.

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National Pavilion UAE la Biennale di Venezia

Through participation at La Biennale di Venezia (Venice Biennale), the National Pavilion United Arab Emirates - La Biennale di Venezia (NPUAE) supports the arts and architectural practices of the UAE on an international platform, and promotes a cultural dialogue between the UAE and the international community.

The UAE’s participation at La Biennale di Venezia commenced in 2009 with a national pavilion at the 53rd International Art Exhibition, and has continued in subsequent editions of the art exhibition. It is currently participating for the third time in the International Architecture Exhibition, which runs until November 25, 2018.

The National Pavilion UAE also organizes the Venice Internship, offering opportunities to young residents of the UAE through a one-month internship on site in Venice. Rotated on a monthly basis throughout the six months of the biennale, the different intern groups oversee the daily operations of the exhibition and participate in an educational program, run in partnership with Ca’ Foscari University and other cultural institutions in the UAE and Venice.

The National Pavilion UAE - La Biennale di Venezia is commissioned by the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, and supported by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development.

Commissioner: The Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation

The Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation (SHF) is a private not-for-profit foundation committed to the cultivation of a more creative, connected and thriving UAE community.  Based in Abu Dhabi, SHF oversees a diverse portfolio of not-for-profit programs and initiatives spanning the arts, culture, heritage, human development and early childhood development in the UAE and internationally. Underpinning SHF’s activities is a common ambition to invest in the knowledge and capabilities of the UAE people in order to support them to unlock their full potential. 

Supporter: Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development

The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development is a leading governmental authority focused on setting the UAE’s cultural agenda and nurturing creative talent. The Ministry’s objective is to preserve the UAE’s national identity and promote its position on the global cultural map through innovative and creative development of the UAE’s cultural sector. This objective falls in line with the strategic objective and goals of the UAE Vision 2021, which charts the next stage in the country’s journey with a focus on preserving its rich heritage, sharing knowledge, and innovating.

Given their role in supporting economic development, the Ministry is dedicated to championing, cultivating and supporting the UAE’s creative industries. These encompass disciplines as diverse as cultural intangible heritage, cultural tangible heritage, literature, visual arts, performing arts, design, audiovisual media and digital innovation.

The Ministry’ works with several entities including the federal and local governments, the private sector, civil society organizations, and media institutions to protect the country's cultural heritage and cultural issues.

For more information, please visit https://mckd.gov.ae 

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