We had a record participation of artists, practically reaching 100. And the same happened with the number of visitors we received at the Art Gallery as well as at the show, in just one weekend!

And we would like to thank the Jamat, from the bottom of our hearts, for your presence and the unconditional support you gave to our fantastic artists and also to the organization of the festival!

We invited a panel of external judges, with immense experience in their respective areas of work, to be able to carry out an evaluation of the works of art and performances, which was fair, transparent and impartial.

And so it was!

And, on November 19th, after a dazzling day of sport, competition and celebration of our athletes, we ended the day bringing together athletes and artists, in a joyful closing ceremony, to declare our victorious artists who will represent Portugal and Spain at the Global Encounters Festival, taking place in Dubai in 2024.

Your applause for our artists:

Art Gallery:
Anicha Nazim – canvas
Yesmina Nuro Ali Patel – canvas
Anicha Mota – paper
Benazir Ussene – photography
Tiya Narsidani – graphic design
Naquib Hassamo – 3D and sculpture
Milene Habibo – 3D and sculpture
Luiza Beltrame + Zohra Punjwani + Inaara Amin – installation
Sara Rahim – paper (<18 years old)
Inaya Meghji – mixed media (<18 years old)

Movie theater:
Ramzan Hyder and Naureen Ali – reels (<90 secs)
Raissa Rajabalai – short film (<5 mins)

Performing Arts:
Sarkosh ensemble – instrumental
Suha Salhab – voice
Núria Figueira – dance
Feddy Fap – creative arts
Zohra Maryam El Ouafi – creative arts (<18 years old)

Congratulations to all our artists, not only those who will represent us at Global Encounters but to everyone who participated in the Arts Festival. Keep shining and producing more and more art!

We are counting on all of you for the next edition of the Portugal Arts Festival!