Riyadh, Safar 05, 1448 AH, July 19, 2026, SPA – The Visual Arts Commission reviewed in its annual report for 2025 the most prominent programs and initiatives that contributed to supporting the visual arts sector and enhancing the presence of practitioners from the Kingdom locally and internationally. During the year, the Commission’s exhibitions, programs, and initiatives attracted more than (33,100) visitors, most notably the exhibition "Sira and Masira," which highlighted the artistic legacy of artist Saad Al-Obeid, along with Riyadh Art Week, which brought together artists, galleries, cultural institutions, and the public through a diverse program of exhibitions and events. The Commission organized the third edition of the "Kingdom Photography Award," accompanied by the exhibitions "When the Fog Whispers" and "Hayy Aynak" in Jameel District in Jeddah, before the "Hayy Aynak" exhibition moved to the "Abazia" building in Venice, Italy, presenting examples of contemporary Saudi photography to an international audience. The year also saw the holding of the exhibition "Ahmed Mater: The Aerial" in Shanghai as part of the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year, as part of the Commission’s efforts to enhance cultural exchange and highlight Saudi visual arts on international platforms. More than (380) artists, curators, and practitioners benefited from the programs and initiatives offered by the Commission, out of more than (1,920) applications submitted through open calls. These programs included "Liqa Residency," "Art Mentorship and Guidance Program," "Art Bridges," and "Corners and Ideas," along with a series of open dialogues that contributed to supporting knowledge exchange, professional development, and international cooperation. The Commission implemented more than (160) visual arts activations in various regions of the Kingdom, in addition to cultural exchange programs, artistic residencies, and participation in a number of international exhibitions and events, contributing to enhancing interconnection and growth within the visual arts ecosystem. Based on what was achieved during 2025, the Commission continues during 2026 to develop its programs and initiatives to support the visual arts sector, empower practitioners, expand opportunities for cultural exchange, and enhance the presence of Saudi visual arts regionally and internationally, contributing to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and cementing the Kingdom’s position as a global destination for culture and creativity. For more details, please visit the Visual Arts Commission website. // End // 01:01 PM – 0061

Riyadh, Safar 05, 1448 AH, July 19, 2026, SPA – The Visual Arts Commission reviewed in its annual report for 2025 the most prominent programs and initiatives that contributed to supporting the visual arts sector and enhancing the presence of practitioners from the Kingdom locally and internationally. During the year, the Commission’s exhibitions, programs, and initiatives attracted more than (33,100) visitors, most notably the exhibition "Sira and Masira," which highlighted the artistic legacy of artist Saad Al-Obeid, along with Riyadh Art Week, which brought together artists, galleries, cultural institutions, and the public through a diverse program of exhibitions and events. The Commission organized the third edition of the "Kingdom Photography Award," accompanied by the exhibitions "When the Fog Whispers" and "Hayy Aynak" in Jameel District in Jeddah, before the "Hayy Aynak" exhibition moved to the "Abazia" building in Venice, Italy, presenting examples of contemporary Saudi photography to an international audience. The year also saw the holding of the exhibition "Ahmed Mater: The Aerial" in Shanghai as part of the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year, as part of the Commission’s efforts to enhance cultural exchange and highlight Saudi visual arts on international platforms. More than (380) artists, curators, and practitioners benefited from the programs and initiatives offered by the Commission, out of more than (1,920) applications submitted through open calls. These programs included "Liqa Residency," "Art Mentorship and Guidance Program," "Art Bridges," and "Corners and Ideas," along with a series of open dialogues that contributed to supporting knowledge exchange, professional development, and international cooperation. The Commission implemented more than (160) visual arts activations in various regions of the Kingdom, in addition to cultural exchange programs, artistic residencies, and participation in a number of international exhibitions and events, contributing to enhancing interconnection and growth within the visual arts ecosystem. Based on what was achieved during 2025, the Commission continues during 2026 to develop its programs and initiatives to support the visual arts sector, empower practitioners, expand opportunities for cultural exchange, and enhance the presence of Saudi visual arts regionally and internationally, contributing to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and cementing the Kingdom’s position as a global destination for culture and creativity. For more details, please visit the Visual Arts Commission website. // End // 01:01 PM – 0061