1. “Sketch” is an evening of live sketching and art making, that blends together a mix of both established and emerging local artists – now entering its second quarter;
2. Sketch #4 – now with two music sessions; 6-8pm with Siina and from 8-10pm with James from discoballbreaker;
3. Art films on show throughout the Sketch session.
Sketch #4 : Dubai’s new art-social event is going from strength to strength.
Launched in May by Fn, Sketch is now held on a monthly basis at the JamJar, where local artists have the opportunity to socialise with their peers as well as their potential customers – who get to benefit from not only immediate, affordable art – but also to meet and discuss the works with the artists.
The event, which has been an immediate hit with artists and those coming to socially sketch is now encouraging hoards of art lovers, potential buyers and the general public to come, talk, watch, meet, listen, sit and enjoy the latest art-social event in Dubai.
“We are now, more than ever, encouraging the public to come and spend time at Sketch.†says Fn’s founder; Sheikha Wafa Hasher al Maktoum. “We have a regular live music element – this month from Siina and James from discoballbreaker and with additional elements of entertainment including art film, so that the Sketch becomes part of a larger social opportunity.â€
Fn looks forward to seeing as many artists and art lovers in attendance at Sketch #4 event on September 24th, to support the idea and the artists alike.
Sketch Dubai
September 24th, 2009
Artists: 18:00 – 22:00
Customers: 20:00 – 22:00
Entry for customers: free
Registration for artists: AED 30
Location: The JamJar, St. 17a Comm 368, Al Quoz, Behind Dubai Garden Centre, Exit 39, Sheikh Zayed Road
Appendix
What is Sketch?
“Sketch”†is an evening of live sketching and art making and offers the local arts community a place to congregate, talk, create and be seen, with the request for artists to simply drop in, register and start creating. The registration fee is AED 30 and all basic materials needed for the event will be provided (pens, markers, paper, etc). Participating artists are encouraged to bring their own materials if they wish to do so if they have any specialist requirements.
The final works are then put up for sale on the walls of the JamJar as and when the artist has completed their pieces – and the artists are encouraged to produce as many pieces as they wish throughout the evening; the end result being that the art is instantly made more accessible to attending customers and by
All work is priced by the artist between AED 50 – AED 500, and neither Fn nor The JamJar will take any percentage of the final sales from the artists, given that the event is designed to help local artists to gain a wider exposure in the ever-expanding local art scene, and also to further promote the idea of affordable art. “Sketch” is an innovative, affordable and interactive way to expand your art collection as well as exposing and supporting new up-and-coming talent in the region.
This monthly event offers patrons and art lovers an opportunity to see local artists at work and get acquainted with them on a personal and interactive level – as well as it being an ideal way for artists and designers to meet each other in a social environment and be inspired by each other’s creative process.
All art created at the event is for sale and will be displayed until the event closes.
What is Fn?
Fn, launched in May 2009 is a multi-disciplined design studio in Dubai. .Fn -pronounced ‘fann’ – is the Arabic word for “the arts – and specialises in graphic and product design, illustrations, publications, branding and art related events, and also develops art and design based consumer products, publications and clothing.
The team behind Fn are Wafa Hasher Al Maktoum and Vivek Premachandran who are looking to develop their personal desire for art and design and create a more design-centric social community within Dubai, through innovative and collaborative events.
