Manama, Bahrain, November 2016:

Building on the tremendous success of Bahrain's initial international art event in 2015, which hosted acclaimed musicians and galleries from throughout the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Far East as well as Asia, the Kingdom is once again getting ready for its second art run under the umbrella of 'Bahrain Art Across Borders' 2017 (ArtBAB 2017). This event will be held from the 22 nd - 26 th of March 2017 at the Bahrain International Exhibit & & Convention Centre as well as intends to draw in participants from its neighboring states interested to discover Bahrain's fast-growing arts landscape.

With the regional arts market acquiring momentum as well as forecasted development in this field readied to be determined, ArtBAB 2017 purposes to capitalise on Bahrain's status as a specific niche arts hub as well as offer a platform for local and regional artists to merge, work together, establish and also expand, collectively fueling development and also aiding to stimulate financial investment activity and also sales. United Arab of Emirates' art scene is flourishing and also there is some fantastic skill emerging; Emirati artist representation at Bahrain's 2nd international arts exhibition would be a wonderful energizer for the regional as well as regional arts sectors to merge, motivate and also discover.

This year, ArtBAB 2017 is led by Tamkeen, Bahrain's semi-government arm mandated to own private sector development, and will certainly be organized under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Greatness the King. Worldwide art investment and also working as a consultant firm Art Select (a brand of Art and Spice) has actually been selected to manage and also implement the occasion. Art Bahrain Across Borders 2017 supports Tamkeen's tactical focus to turn regional arts right into a feasible sector for Bahrain by promoting the development of this market regionally.

According to Dr Ebrahim Mohammed Janahi, Chief Executive Tamkeen, "As part of Tamkeen's efforts in establishing the economic sector to add in the national economic climate, Tamkeen thinks that the art market has actually gained importance as an engine of economic growth, not just in your area but throughout the region.We want to support this sector through campaigns such as ArtBAB, and also we want to guide the arts sector2
into new levels. The purpose is to motivate the regional and regional talent and advertise art education and learning and also abilities development by linking our neighborhood artists with their regional as well as international counterparts, encourage collaborations and foster learning as well as development from the exchange of concepts with popular names in the art field."

According to recent industry studies, between 2014-2015, the Middle East witnessed a 5% development in art sales compared to the US and European markets which remained in the minus, and projections show this area will continuously seek favorable growth in the direct future.

Expert global art investment consultancy Art Select, mentions that the regional art market is experiencing a positive transformation owned by its vast talent and Bahrain is well-placed to help with development on a regional scale as well as supply artists with niche possibilities to drive exposure and sales.

Mrs. Kaneka Subberwal, Founder of Art Select, stated "Bahrain perseveres in the region as a particular niche arts center as a result of its abundant society as well as tremendous swimming pool of artists that have for centuries influenced generations of skill. ArtBAB intends to enhance this core and also develop a solid base in order to help move the regional as well as regional sector globally with cross-border direct exposure, education and learning and also cooperations. Bahrain has a well-known data source of global art enthusiasts as well as specific capitalists who are always on the
watch for special opportunities as well as emerging skill and also this has actually been key to driving and also promoting the arts sector in your area. ArtBAB will certainly promote this web link and serve as a stimulant for better regional investment, encouraging this sector onward."

ArtBAB will certainly organize reputed names from the region as well as from across the world. Key attributes will certainly consist of a BAAB Pavilion unique to 30 Bahraini artists; a Gallery Sector to hold up to 35 international and Bahrainigalleries; an International Artists Structure to present the works of getting involved musicians from throughout the world; as well as an art publication shop and also art merchandising and design section. A particularly made art and also curriculum entitled 'Talks@ArtBAB' will also run parallel to the event consisting of talks by key musicians and also panel conversations.

Artists from across the area interested to be component of ArtBAB are asked for to email
Tasneem@artselectbh.com, Genevieve@artselectbh.com, Info@artbab.com or get in touch with +97317503080.
for more in-depth information on entries and the option process.