Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs Office and Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority Set February 26th Deadline for Proud Expressions

The final deadline to submit entries for Proud Expressions has been set for February 26, 2017. Proud Expressions is a unique joint initiative of the Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs Office of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court and Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) that aims to pay symbolic and fitting tribute to the heroes of the nation.

The initiative seeks to use art to bring people together through a sense of common pride in the strength and resilience of the nation, while building solidarity and unity throughout the community. Proud Expressions – part of the #The_UAE_Remembers campaign – has drawn scores of applications from artists and designers across the UAE.

Sumayyah Al Suwaidi, Community Events Manager at TCA Abu Dhabi, said that the Authority has received a huge number of applications and is expecting to receive many more as the extended deadline (February 26, 2017) approaches; “We have been thrilled by the interest Proud Expressions has generated throughout the Emirates. There are two categories of submissions; an open call to established and emerging artists, and one specifically for school and university students”.

Any form of artistic expression is admissible as long as the central message of pride and gratitude is conveyed. This includes canvas, wood, digital art, photography, and calligraphy, among others.

School students may contact their school administrations for guidelines and information on how to apply, whilst university students may apply through their Faculty of Arts. In universities where no such faculty exists, students may apply to the open call.

Emiratis and residents over 18 years of age may apply to Proud Expressions by completing and returning a submission form, available from the initiative’s website, before the deadline of Sunday, February 26, 2017.

All members of UAE society are invited to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and security of the nation by following: #The_UAE_Remembers.

For more information regarding Proud Expressions and to download a submission form visit www.proudexpressions.ae or email the organisers at: info@proudexpressions.ae

ABOUT THE MARTYRS’ FAMILIES’ AFFAIRS OFFICE

The Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs Office (MFAO) was founded under clear directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to support the families of the UAE’s heroes and tend to their needs.

ABOUT ABU DHABI TOURISM & CULTURE AUTHORITY

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority conserves and promotes the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi emirate and leverages them in the development of a world-class, sustainable destination of distinction which enriches the lives of visitors and residents alike. The authority manages the emirate’s tourism sector and markets the destination internationally through a wide range of activities aimed at attracting visitors and investment. Its policies, plans and programmes relate to the preservation of heritage and culture, including protecting archaeological and historical sites and to developing museums, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. The authority supports intellectual and artistic activities and cultural events to nurture a rich cultural environment and honour the emirate’s heritage. A key authority role is to create synergy in the destination’s development through close co-ordination with its wide-ranging stakeholder base.