Souk Madinat Jumeirah invites up and coming photographers to capture the destination as it launches first-ever photography competition with prizes and exhibiting opportunities on offer for the winning entry
Open to all UAE residents, the competition will be held between 12 August and 9 September and its main mission is to inspire creativity in the capturing of the Souk’s overall ambience, for a chance to win grand prizes that include exhibition space at Souk Madinat Jumeirah and camera equipment. Whether taken with a phone or professional camera, participants are encouraged to use their creative eye to portray visual stories that best define the Souk.
Entries must be posted on Instagram before the deadline and they must tag @SoukMadinatJumeirah while using hashtags #SpiritoftheSouk and #SoukMadinatJumeirah. All submissions will be judged by Khalil Abdulwahid, Director of Fine Arts at Dubai Culture & Arts Authority; Emirati conceptual artist and photographer, Faisal Al Rais; and Jassim Al Awadhi, Chairman for the Emirates Photography Association and Founder of the UAE Photography Club. Shortlisted entries will be uploaded to a Facebook event page.
One lucky photographer will have the opportunity to exhibit their work in the Central Courtyard at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, increasing visibility among thousands of visitors inclusive of residents and tourists. Additional mega prizes include a Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera and DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone and tickets to the Theatre of Digital Art. The winner will be announced on 16 September via Souk Madinat Jumeirah’s social media channels.
Over the years, Souk Madinat Jumeirah has established itself as one of Dubai’s most iconic leisure and entertainment-led destinations, providing local and international visitors with an authentic experience through a series of unique and distinctive pieces of artworks and installations that transform the Souk into a living canvas.
News Source: Dubai PR Network
