The Dammam Culture and Arts Association opened the 'Sketch' exhibition with the participation of 40 artists who presented 148 artworks. The event, which lasts ten days, aims to celebrate the preliminary lines of artworks and enhance the visual culture of the audience.

The exhibition saw competition among nearly 60 participants who submitted over 190 works, before the sorting committee approved those that met the criteria.

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The participants' paper works are displayed without frames to present a vision that highlights beginnings rather than the final product.

Exchange of expertise

Through this event, the association seeks to enhance the presence of paper art as a space for sincere expression and provide a platform for exchanging expertise. The exhibition also aims to encourage the public to understand the stages of creating an artwork and appreciate the value of the idea before its completion. The director of the Dammam Culture and Arts Association, Yousef Al-Harbi, explained that the exhibition introduces a new idea based on the diversity of artistic fields such as manuscripts.

Initial experiences

He praised the artists' responsiveness and confidence in presenting their ideas and initial experiences to the public in their raw form. Al-Harbi added that this event translates the association's goals in delivering its message through visual exhibitions.

Visual culture

The director of the Dammam Culture and Arts Association highlighted the importance of bringing together artistic expertise to establish visual and cognitive culture in the region. The exhibition coincides with the 'One Day' program launched by the association at the beginning of this July in partnership with the General Administration of Education. The program offers daily workshops in theater, cinema, music, and Arabic calligraphy until August 10.