February, 03 2020
AURAK Mass Communication student Wiktoria Szydlak was selected to exhibit her art work at the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival 2020
The 8th edition of Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival established by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation is starting on the 31st January 2020 to welcome artists and directors of all ages and nationalities, regardless of their emirate or country of residence.
The 8 edition of Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival established by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation is starting on the 31 January 2020 to welcome artists and directors of all ages and nationalities, regardless of their emirate or country of residence.
2020 Festival Theme:
The theme of the 8 edition RAKFAF is celebrating Connected Communities, which applies to the Year of Tolerance and implies genuine connection among different cultures, nationalities, religions, and traditions. This time the participants will have an opportunity to devolve their feelings related to the current world in the era of increased globalization through art.
The exhibition is divided in four categories:
The first and second place will rewarded in each category with a trophy and cash rewards. The Opening Reception & Awards Night is on Friday in Al Jazirah Al Hamra Heritage Village at 8 pm.
Among 110 artists that got qualified, AURAK student Wiktoria Szydlak was also selected to exhibit her art work on the festival. Her oil painting called ‘The Distance’ will be available to see during the whole festival until 31 of March 2020.
says Wiktoria from AURAK Mass Communication program. ‘
We wish her good luck and we will keep our fingers crossed during the Grand Opening and Award Ceremony.
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