The Brief
RESEARCH the provision of Arts Education in Dubai and Sharjah on behalf of Art Jameel International to inform the development of high-quality, strategic arts programming to meet the need, and market demand, ahead of the opening of the Jameel Art Centre in Dubai.
“Everyone has the right to freely participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and it benefits.”
The Process and Impact
CONDUCTED primary research employing qualitative and quantitative methods to map the current arts education and cultural landscape provision in Dubai and Sharjah.
IDENTIFIED the skills gaps and shortages affecting the delivery of arts education in the sector, consulted Ministry of Education.
FORECAST the demand for arts education products, teacher development programmes and the role and impact of artists in residence in private and public schools in Dubai.
PRESENTED the research findings to the Leadership team and a delegation from The Metropolitan Museum of Art NY.
PROVIDED specialist advice and evidence-based recommendations to inform Art Jameel's long term Arts Education objectives, future programming and audience engagement strategies.
DEVELOPED a bespoke Arts Education programme 'Darkroom to Digital: Dimensions of Light'© encapsulating the key findings as a result of the report.