Contemporary Makers: Shaping the Next Generation of Creatives

Contemporary Makers is a practice-based programme by Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, developed in collaboration with Swalif Collective and Make Abu Dhabi, designed to support and nurture the next generation of creatives. The programme runs across three cohorts, Spring, Summer, and Fall, each guided by a central question that encourages participants to explore the relationship between museums, art, and society today. Open to young people aged 18–25 living in the UAE, the programme welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, with no prior experience in art required. Instead, it focuses on curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to learn and contribute to shaping future creative practices.