The Saudi Visual Arts Commission announces the inaugural edition of Art Week Riyadh, a unique initiative that celebrates Saudi Arabia’s thriving art
scene. Taking place from 6 to 13 April 2025, this event will gather leading local and international galleries, cultural institutions, artists, patrons, collectors and art enthusiasts.
Art Week Riyadh, a non-commercial initiative, builds on the foundations of a dynamic art community to cultivate a collaborative landscape where the visual arts will continue to flourish for generations to come. With programming designed to honour the past, celebrate the present, and invest in the future, Art Week Riyadh will showcase the depth and breadth of Saudi’s art landscape. The week-long inaugural event will span a diverse line-up of programming and activities and will take place across the city of Riyadh, headquartered at the JAX District in the historic town of
Diriyah.
Highlights include:
-Exhibitions: Showcasing works by established and emerging artists presented by
leading Saudi and international galleries;
-Collectors’ exhibitions: Curated displays of private collections, granting unprecedented
access to rarely seen works;
-Public programming and events: Engaging talks, workshops, and performances that
emphasise education, collaboration, and inclusivity, designed to inspire and connect
audiences.
Under the theme At The Edge, the inaugural edition will explore thresholds, transitions and liminal spaces, reflecting Riyadh’s role as a centre of global cultural engagement.
Dina Amin, CEO of the Visual Arts Commission, comments:
“Art Week Riyadh is about building a robust and inclusive framework—one that supports innovation, creativity and thought leadership, and an unwavering commitment to preserving and advancing culture. By bringing together diverse elements of the Saudi art sector, it aims to
empower and nurture practitioners and foster a shared vision of growth, opportunity, and cultural enrichment.
Press release from Art Week Riyadh
Image: JAX 02. Image courtesy of Visual Arts Commission, Saudi Arabia
