Guidance Sessions

The 1:1 mentorship sessions offer tailored guidance for emerging and established artists to refine their practice, receive actionable feedback, and connect with leaders in the field. Research as a Creative Act: How Do You Research Your Artistic Project? This session reframes research as a creative act, an essential part of making art rather than a separate task. Drawing on his practice as a conceptual artist whose work bridges history, materiality, and storytelling, Abdullah Al Othman guides participants in developing intuitive, cultural, and personal methods of inquiry. Through reflection and dialogue, participants will explore how their project thinks and evolves, discovering research as a space for imagination, depth, and discovery. Format: One-on-one mentorship (in person) 30 minutes per session Who's it for? Artists, creatives, and professionals working in the arts and culture fields.

The 1:1 mentorship sessions offer tailored guidance for emerging and established artists to refine their practice, receive actionable feedback, and connect with leaders in the field. Portfolio Development: How to Present Yourself as an Artist This session offers structured guidance on portfolio development and professional presentation. Drawing on her background as an academic and researcher in graphic design and artificial intelligence, Dr. Duha Engawi will guide participants through refining their biographies, artist statements, and visual selection to meet the standards of residencies, galleries, and open calls. Format: One-on-one mentorship (in person) 30 minutes per session Who's it for? Artists, creatives, and professionals working in the arts and culture fields.

The 1:1 mentorship sessions offer tailored guidance for emerging and established artists to refine their practice, receive actionable feedback, and connect with leaders in the field. Curating Across Disciplines: Finding the Right Context for Your Art This session supports practices that move between mediums, sound, performance, architecture, moving image, or digital media, by identifying where the work belongs and how it should be shown. Drawing on his experience as a curator and founder of the interdisciplinary platform MONO Lisboa, Hugo Cantegrel will help participants map the intent of a current project, assess suitable formats and venues (from galleries to site-specific or public contexts), and outline potential collaborations that strengthen presentation without forcing the work into preset labels or categories. Format: One-on-one mentorship (in person) Duration: 30 minutes per session Who's it for? Artists, creatives, and professionals working in the arts and culture fields.

The 1:1 mentorship sessions offer tailored guidance for emerging and established artists to refine their practice, receive actionable feedback, and connect with leaders in the field. Conceptual Clarity: Shaping Your Ideas into a Strong Visual Narrative This session focuses on transforming complex ideas into clear, impactful narratives. Drawing from his experience as an artist, filmmaker, and educator, Bassem Yousri helps participants refine their concepts, clarify intentions, and strengthen the connection between thought and visual form. Participants will gain the confidence to communicate their creative vision with precision and depth. Format: One-on-one mentorship (in person) Duration: 30 minutes per session Who's it for? Artists, creatives, and professionals working in the arts and culture fields.

The 1:1 mentorship sessions offer tailored guidance for emerging and established artists to refine their practice, receive actionable feedback, and connect with leaders in the field. How to Manage Your Art Project: Process, Budget, and Sustainability This session offers practical guidance on managing creative projects from concept to completion. With extensive experience leading large-scale cultural initiatives, Luigi Galimberti provides hands-on advice on developing clear processes, setting realistic budgets, creating timelines, and coordinating teams or resources. The session also explores how strong project management supports long-term sustainability. Format: One-on-one mentorship (in person) Duration: 30 minutes per session Who's it for? Artists, creatives, and professionals working in the arts and culture fields.

The 1:1 mentorship sessions offer tailored guidance for emerging and established artists to refine their practice, receive actionable feedback, and connect with leaders in the field. The Role of Galleries: How to Sell Your Work in the Commercial Art World This session provides a practical introduction to the commercial art ecosystem. Momen Almuslimani, gallerist and curator, shares insights into how galleries operate, what they look for in artists, and how to build professional relationships that lead to representation and sales. The session covers how to price and present work, communicate value, and sustain artistic integrity while navigating the business side of art. Format: One-on-one mentorship (in person) Duration: 30 minutes per session Who's it for? Artists, creatives, and professionals working in the arts and culture fields.