(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) SCB features 376 artworks submitted by 785 children from across the world The fifth edition of the Sharjah Children Biennial (SCB) began on Sunday after it was officially inaugurated by Shaikh Salem bin Abdul Rahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler's Office, at the Sharjah Art Museum, under the theme 'A World as Big as Your Imagination'.
Following the tour of Shaikh Salim in the SCB, the artistic workshops and interactive activities were launched alongside the Biennial, which will continue for the duration of the exhibition until February 15.
3floors of art works The selected artworks extend over three floors of the exhibition space, with each floor featuring artworks in each of the three categories:
Architecture Design
Environment
Fantasy and Reality
When? Where?
The Sharjah Children Biennial will be open daily from 8am to 8pm till Febrary 15
This year's SCB features 376 artworks submitted by 785 children from across the world, who were selected to take part in the fifth edition, which is being held under the patronage of the wife of the Ruler of Sharjah.
Addressing the opening speech, Reem bin Karam, Chairperson of SCB, said the SCB organising committee received a total of 792 artworks from 1,663 children from around the world for its fifth edition, which was shortlisted to 376 artworks by 785 children in both individual and group submissions. Following a rigorous screening process, 351 children from the UAE qualified to have their works showcased at the exhibition, 72 children from Za'atari Refugee Camp in Jordan, 41 children from India, 34 children from Egypt, 23 from Ukraine, as well as a number of children from other countries.
They are organised in cooperation with both public and private organisations, with the aim of developing children's artistic talents, expanding their imaginations, and providing them with the opportunity to challenge, develop and ultimately hone their capabilities in a creative and fun environment.
"Sharjah Children Biennial has achieved an impressive presence in the Arab artistic and cultural landscape. We can see through the submissions this year that interest has not just reached beyond the UAE and the greater Arab region, it now has a place in a truly international arena, by offering children a platform to paint their hopes and dreams, and unleash their imagination through art," said Reem Bin Karam.
Afkar Abdullah
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