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Applications are now open for The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2026.
To apply all entrants need to complete an application form, which must include the proposed budget. The final winning work will be exhibited at Abu Dhabi Art, NYU Abu Dhabi and Umm El Emarat Park in November/December 2026.
To be eligible, an entrant must be a resident of the UAE who has graduated from a university or college within the last five years, OR a full-time degree student enrolled at a university or college in the UAE.
All applicants must apply for the Award with the support and nomination of a mentor (from either within or outside of the university system).
Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page for important details about the application process for both applicants and mentors.
Application Deadline is January 30, 2026 (midnight GMT+4)