The Saudi Arabian government has taken the initiative of Hayy: Creative Hub to nurture the Saudi artists and entrepreneurs. With the investment across the country and recognition from UNESCO, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is aiming to become a globally acclaimed cultural center. It will be an organization that will support, encourage Saudi heritage, playwrights, and filmmakers. It will not only be a great opportunity for artists and filmmakers but also create a plethora of business opportunities in Saudi Arabia. Before that, let us see what exactly Hayy is.
What is Hayy? It is a creative cultural project that will form a shared environment for Saudi Arabian filmmakers, artists, painters, photographers, and entrepreneurs. Spread across 17000 m2 of the area, this art center is expected to bring Saudi Arabia investment from around the country. It is located in North Jeddah. The construction of Hayy started in 2017 and is expected to open in 2019. At Hayy, both international and local exhibitions of modern art will be hosted. Along with that, it will also include Jameel House of Traditional Arts and Jeddah Sculpture Museum. By focusing the cultural heritage and young artists across the country, the government is looking to attract young and vibrant visitors from around the globe. How will it look like? Ibda Design has been commissioned to construct Hayy: Creative Hub which would bring major cultural communities together to share the diverse cultural experience. The building will have a dynamic design with three floors. It will be a contemporary structure open to internal courtyards. It would be shaded by walkways and terraces. For a range of activities, the shared facility will have theaters and event spaces. It will include live art performances, exhibition, conferences, and community markets. With Saudi Arabia investment involved, the complex will have art galleries, comedy clubs and cafes, digital entrepreneurs, and many more. Here are some of its prominent features.
Along with this, Hayy will include a hub for Saudi Arabian producers. It will also incorporate a professional theater and a rolling program of educational events for all ages. A world-class exhibition of modern and contemporary art will be hosted along with locally produced solo shows, commissions and projects, work-art display and many more. For local and international designs there are independent galleries. In addition to that comedy nights, workshops, talks, debates, film screening, and mentorship will be held. Hayy: Cultural Hub is going to be a crucial milestone in Saudi Arabia’s tourism. It has opened a pool of business opportunities in Saudi Arabia also; so it would help the Saudi economy as well. Its grand opening is expected in the spring of 2019 where we can expect being the audience to Saudi’s cultural heritage. References https://www.alj.com/en/perspective/saudi-arabia-targets-cultural-tourists-major-investment-program/ https://openingdoors.alj.com/en/issue/spring-2018/making-hayy-in-jeddah-arts-scene/ https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/hayy-is-a-major-new-creative-complex-for-saudi-arabia-1.2164873 https://artjameel.org/learning/hayy-learning/ http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/550019/SAUDI-ARABIA/Art-Jameels-Creative-Hub-wins-multiple-international-awards
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