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02 May 2025

showCACE 2025: Celebrating the Next Wave of UAE Creatives at d3

showCACEâ€”our annual senior exhibitionâ€”returns to Dubai Design District (d3) this May, spotlighting the culmination of four years of exploration and craft.

17 Apr 2025

COMMON GROUNDS AN EXHIBITION CURATED BY CACE STUDENTS

Zayed University is proud to announce that three students from the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) â€” Shamsa Al Qubaisi, Maryam Al Zaabi, and Sara Al Sulaimani â€” are the curators of the exhibition Common Grounds, opening this week at Art Dubai (18-20 April).

27 Feb 2025

Namban Screens and Transoceanic Encounters in Seventeenth-Century Japan

Dr Martin Nixon's Lecture: Namban Screens and Transoceanic Collisions in Seventeenth-Century Japan. Martin Nixon is an Assistant Professor of Art History at the College of Art and Creative Enterprises,

18 Feb 2025

Guest Artist: Dean Golja - Feb 11-25 & 19 Online Lecture

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) at Zayed University, presents: Behold, by guest artist Dean Golja, at the CACE promenade gallery on the Abu Dhabi Campus.

03 Feb 2025

Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival- Ioannis

The 13th edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival takes place at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village from 31 January to 28 February 2025. As the emirateâ€™s leading cultural event,

16 Jan 2025

CACE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN AL MARMOOM FESTIVAL

On behalf of Zayed University - The College of Arts & Creative Enterprises is proud to have received an â€œAchievement Awardâ€ for collaboration and contributions as a Strategic Education Partner at the Al Marmoom Film Festival held recently.

21 Nov 2024

CACE is Thrilled to Announce a Prestigious Achievement by Alya Almansoori

CACE is thrilled to share that our student, Alya Almansoori, has been awarded membership in the esteemed International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD).

05 Nov 2024

Abu Dhabi Speaks

Typography and Photography students in CACE collaborated to produce 35 posters that combined expressive Arabic type with landscape photography to represent various areas in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

06 Sep 2024

Mycelia: Earthly Essence of Existence

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) at Zayed University, presents: Mycelia: Earthly Essence of Existence, by student artist Shaikha Alhanaee, at the CACE female promenade gallery on the Abu Dhabi Campus. The exhibition will run from the 10th to the 28th of September, 2024 with the opening event scheduled for the 10th of September at 13:00.

18 Apr 2024

Fresh Press Emirates

The first Fresh Press Emirates event took place during the first week of March 2024 on the Abu Dhabi campus with a papermaking workshop and lecture offered by Drew Matott from Peace Paper Project, and an exhibition bringing together various courses from CACE

21 Mar 2024

Unveiling Project 1 - Observational Study: A Journey in Light and Composition

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises is thrilled to announce the opening of our latest exhibition, showcasing the remarkable results of Project 1 - Observational Study in acrylic on canvas. Located in the promenade at Zayed University

08 Mar 2024

Dr. Ioannis at Xposure International Photography Festival

We are pleased to share that Dr. Ioannis Galanopoulos-Papavasileiou, Associate Professor of Art at Zayed Universityâ€™s College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE), is participating in this year's Xposure International Photography Festival in Sharjah from February 28th to March 5th.

16 Feb 2024

S O L I T U D E

A ZU/CACE Students and Alumni Exhibition The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) at Zayed University, presents : Solitude,

13 Feb 2024

Place + Uncanny

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) at Zayed University, presents: Place + Uncanny by guest artist Shane Hulbert, at the CACE promenade gallery on the Abu Dhabi Campus. The exhibition will be displayed

15 Jan 2024

The Colony

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises is pleased to invite you to attend the exhibition: "The Colony" A creative research solo exhibition by Katarzyna Tracz, Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Creative Enterprises

10 Jan 2024

CACE Celebrates Dr. Ioannis Galanopoulos-Papavasileiou's Art Exhibition at Prestigious Numismatic Museum in Greece

A huge congrats goes out to Zayed Universityâ€™s College of Arts and Creative Enterprises on Dr. Ioannis Galanopoulos Papavasileiouâ€™s massive achievement of exhibiting his artworks in one of the most important museums in Greece.

03 Jan 2024

Omair Faizullah Honored with "Lorenzo il Magnifico" International Award for New Media Art at the 2023 Florence Biennale

Omair Faizullah received the prestigious "Lorenzo il Magnifico" International Award for New Media Art at the 2023 Florence Biennale, held at Fortezza da Basso, Florence.

06 Nov 2023

CACE Graduate, Fatma, Secures AED50,000 Funding at Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Forum

Empowering Sustainable Innovations: Celebrating the Success of CACE Alumni. It is with great excitement that we share the outstanding achievement of our esteemed Graphic Design alumna, Fatma, who graduated last year.

01 Nov 2023

Sara Al Sulaimani Unveils Mesmerizing Artwork, 'Fertile Dunes, 2023,' at Al Qattara Arts Center

Sara has been commissioned to design and install a captivating art piece titled "Fertile Dunes, 2023" at the prestigious Al Qattara Arts Center.

21 Oct 2023

CACE Artists Secured a Spot at Florence Biennale 2023: Tala, Omair, and Dr. Ioannis to Showcase Creative Brilliance

Dr. Ioannis, Tala, and Omair, have been accepted to exhibit their creative works at the prestigious Florence Biennale of Art and Design. The event is set to take place at the historic Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy, from October 14 to 22, 2023.

17 Oct 2023

Dr. Maruan Halabi and Mariam Altamimi Clinch First Place at Abu Dhabi Art Pavilion 2023, Pavilion to Come to Life at ART Abu Dhabi

Dr. Maruan and his student, Mariam Altamimi, securing the first place at the esteemed Abu Dhabi Art Pavilion 2023. Their outstanding achievement includes a substantial prize of 10,000 AED, a testament to their exceptional talents.

15 Sep 2023

Revive Remake Re-photograph, an expanded photography exhibition by CACE/ZU students

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) at Zayed University, presents Revive Remake Re-photograph, an expanded photography exhibition by CACE/ZU students, at the female promenade gallery AUH campus. The group exhibition will be displayed from 20 September to 4 October 2023. The opening will take place on 20 September at 12:00.

04 Apr 2023

CACE Students Shine at UNIVATE Social Innovation Competition

Congratulations to our Zayed University students who were awarded the winning positions at the recent Award Day for the DCD social innovation competition, UNIVATE. Khawla Abdullatif, from the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises

22 Mar 2023

Left Behaind - ZU CACE Alumni Solo Exhibition

Left behind is a solo exhibition presenting the work of College of Arts and Creative Enterprise's alumna Salama AlFalasi. It will be displayed from 21 March to 10 April 2023 at the CACE promenade gallery in Abu Dhabi Campus.

05 Mar 2023

Dubai Public Art programme unveils inaugural artist shortlist

The first five Emirati artists were selected from more than 250 applications and include Afra Al Dhaheri, Asma Belhamar,

25 Feb 2023

Lao National Institute of Fine Art, Animation Preproduction to Post Production for Short Film â€“ November 23-25, 2022

Peter Chanthanakone conducted 3 day workshop starting from preproduction to post production to produce 2 animated short films in teams of 10.

12 Feb 2023

Eric Weeks, CACE Guest Artist, as part of Z''s Innovation Calendar 2023

As part of ZU's Innovation Calendar 2023, the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) at Zayed University, presents: Twentysix Wawa Stores, by guest artist Eric Weeks

07 Feb 2023

It's Not Always Black & White

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) at Zayed University, presents : It's Not Always Black & White, a mixed media exhibition by CACE/ZU students and alumni

31 Jan 2023

Ghayathi

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises is pleased to invite you to attend, "Ghayathi" an exhibition by CACE student Salmah Al Mansoori, curated by Fatima Al Kurdi.

25 Jan 2023

It's a Sunny Day, Let's Dance and Pray

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises is pleased to invite you to attend " It's a Sunny Day, Let's Dance and Pray "

22 Jan 2023

Architectura Transtopica

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises at Zayed University presents: Architectura Transtopica: Totems of a journeyman,

22 Jan 2023

Flow Art Exhibition

You are invited to a cocktail reception for the opening of "Flow Art Exhibition"

24 Oct 2022

Saraab: Students and Alumni Show.

Saraab is the Arabic word for mirage. It indicates an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, a natural phenomenon that has no physical form.

28 Mar 2022

Impatient Cities of the Gulf: Post-oil Architecture in Flux

the latest publication of professor Roberto Fabbri, he co-edited with Professor of Architecture and Research Director at the Liverpool School of Architecture, Iain Jackson.

25 Feb 2022

The fragrant intangible cultural heritage of the U.A.E

CACE Friday Lecture Series presents Dr Francesca Bacci Associate Professor of Art History (CACE) The fragrant intangible cultural heritage of the U.A.E

22 Feb 2022

The Palazzo Biscari Museum in Sicily. Collecting, Museums, and Contextualisation.

The CACE Friday Lecture Series is a new CACE Research Committee initiative for faculty to share their current research with colleagues.

18 Feb 2022

Cartography

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) at Zayed University invites you to attend the student exhibition : C A R T O G R A P H Y

25 Jan 2022

A Rendezvous with COMET

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises invite you to attend: A rendezvous with COMET Opening: 1 February 2022 at 6pm (until 9pm) TBC

23 Nov 2021

Video Works 2021 Film Screening

CACE/Zayed University invites you attend Video Works film screening at the Maria Library Auditorium of Zayed University in Abu Dhabi Campus.

10 Nov 2021

Anatomy of Design Pedagogy - learning by making

The exhibition charts the evolution of digital fabrication implementation in teaching at the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) at Zayed University over an 8-year trajectory

03 Nov 2021

Seeing

With safer environment and covid restrictions loosened this fall semester CACE students return to studios in full force to revive the passion for create the work. Seeing and drawing is a part of a daily life of all creatives.

03 Mar 2021

Lyrical Topographies Exhibition

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises is pleased to invite you to visit Lyrical Topographies a creative photography exhibition of 11 students from Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

03 Mar 2021

Lyrical Topographies Exhibition

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises is pleased to invite you to visit Lyrical Topographies a creative photography exhibition of 11 students from Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

20 Jan 2021

Afra Al Dhaheri Split Ends 20 January - 4 March 2021

Split Ends showcases a body of conceptual works by Afra Al Dhaheri that frame a liminal state of unlearning and readdressing. The cultural dichotomies of hair are framed throughout the exhibition simultaneously in both the understandings of hair through the

17 Jan 2021

"Fluid Resistance" by Kasia Dzikowska opens Wednesday Jan 20

In a symbolic way, Fluid Resistance's body of work represents undercover resistance against the uninvited duress that, although accepted by logic, is rejected by our subconscious.

19 Dec 2020

EMERGE V Don't Walk Between Columns

In May 2019, Janet Bellotto and Sabrina DeTurk led a group of Visual Arts students on a trip to Venice and the Venice Biennale. During this trip, the students visited important historic sites and art museums, such as San Marco, the Galleria Accademia,

11 Nov 2019

showCACE: A STUDENT PAINTINT EXHIBITION

The college of arts and creative enterprises cordially invites you to A Student Painting Exhibition

10 Jul 2019

CACE - Sustainable Packaging UK student trip July 2019

10 students taking part in the ART497 sustainable packaging design class, which is running in the Fall 2019 semester undertook a study abroad trip to the UK over the summer.

26 Jun 2019

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) at the CACE Digital Fabrication Lab

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises seeks a qualified candidate to fill a full-time PostdoctoralÂ Fellowship in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) at the CACE Digital Fabrication Lab.

03 Mar 2019

Design Diary: Meet the UAE's emerging talent

New fellows of Tashkeel's mentorship programme offer a glimpse into UAEâ€™s design scene

06 Feb 2019

The varying nuances of personal memory

Sara Al Haddad, Asma Khoory and Salama Nasibâ€™s works are on show at Meem Gallery in Dubai The intriguing title of Meem Galleryâ€™s latest show, The Magical Number Seven, Plus Or Minus Two, refers to a seminal paper published in Psychological Review in 1956 by well-known cognitive psychologist George A. Miller

22 Apr 2018

Zayed University among five UAE Institutions to receive Siemens 100m software grant. The grant seeks to advance digital skills in the country to support its economic growth

Following an open call for submissions of compelling ideas that illustrated how universities would use the Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, the Ministry of Education selected Zayed University as one of five institutions to receive the prestigious grant. Prof. Thorsten Lomker,

16 Jan 2018

Visions of Sustainability

Zayed University's College of Arts and Creative Enterprises is pleased to invite you to attend Visions of Sustainability Dates: 15 - 20 January, 2018 Hours: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, daily Location: Manarat Al Saadiyat

21 Nov 2017

CACE Students participating in a Furniture Design Contest hosted by Vision Factory

Students from Zayed University have responded to a Bespoke Furniture Design Contest call by Vision Furniture & Decoration Factory, Abu Dhabi

19 Nov 2017

Vision Factory Bespoke Furniture Contest 2017 winners presentation

INVITATION | Vision Factory Bespoke Furniture Contest 2017 winners presentation @ Administration building 2nd floor - opening November 19_12:00

06 Nov 2017

showCACE: Abu Dhabi Art 2017

Zayed University's College of Arts and Creative Enterprises is pleased to invite you to attend showCACE: Abu Dhabi Art 2017

05 Nov 2017

showCACE: I Remember an Endless Space

Zayed University's College of Arts and Creative Enterprises is pleased to invite you to attend showCACE: I Remember an Endless Space

05 Nov 2017

showCACE: I Remember an Endless Space

Zayed University's College of Arts and Creative Enterprises is pleased to invite you to attend showCACE: I Remember an Endless Space

18 Oct 2017

Sacrees Graines by Naz Shahrokh

Institut des Cultures d'Islam, Paris, France (Etablissement Culturel de la Ville de Paris) Curators: David Reigner and Elsa Blanc September 15, 2016 â€“ January 15, 2017

18 May 2017

GUGGENHEIM ABU DHABI

The evening includes: drumming by Kharsha, a fashion show by students and alumni from Zayed University's College of Arts and Creative Enterprises,

16 May 2017

Nimrud mural by Alina Gallo

This Mural was created for the Happiness and Tolerance Initiative at Zayed University for the United Arab Emirates by Artist Alina Gallo, and sponsored by the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises and the office of Happiness and Tolerance. The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) Zayed University is proud to be a Community Partner during Abu Dhabi Art 2016

09 May 2017

showCACE: senior exhibition - Dubai

Dates: 9 - 13 May, 2017 Opening Reception: Tuesday 9 May from 7:00 -10:00pm Location: d3 Dubai Design District, Building 6 For direction please click here

01 May 2017

Wu Huan Exhibition

The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises is delighted to welcome leading contemporary Chinese calligrapher and painter Mr Wu Han and his colleagues Fu Aimin and Han Guozhen to Zayed University for the opening of their exhibition and an operatic and live painting performance!

20 Apr 2017

showCACE: senior exhibition - Abu Dhabi

Dates: 25 April - 7 May, 2017 Opening Reception: Tuesday 25 April from 7:30 -10:00pm Location: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Gallery 3 For direction please click here

23 Mar 2017

Riwaq Al Fikr - Design for Social Change

CACE and Zayed University (Abu Dhabi) are proud to announce the Riwaq Al Fikr event taking place this coming March.

20 Mar 2017

CACE in conjunction with ADMAF proudly present international guest Jude Kelly CBE

CACE in conjunction with ADMAF proudly present international guest Jude Kelly CBE, Artistic Director of Southbank Centre, Britainâ€™s largest cultural institution.

11 Mar 2017

Future Perfect Future @ Alserkal Avenue - Opening

Location: Warehouse 63, Alserkal Avenue Opening Event: 13 March; 18:00 - 22:00 Dates: 13 - 18 March; 10:00 - 19:00 With Art Week Dubai around the corner the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) Zayed University is proud to invite you to Future Perfect Future, a pop-up project curated by Walter Willems at Alserkal Avenue.

16 Nov 2016

Beautiful World Calligraphy Art Exhibition Opens

The Exhibition, by the talented artist Narjes Noureddine, is in collaboration Zayed University, College of Arts and Creative Enterprises where Narjes is a fourth year student. It runs until 24th November in association with Abu Dhabi Art.

13 Nov 2016

CACE VISITING LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS: DR. TAIDA JASAREVIC-HEFFORD

Remediate Perceptions: Thoughts on Contemporary Printmaking Tuesday, February 14 12:00-1:00 pm CACE Seminar Exhibition Space F6.0.020

13 Nov 2016

showCACE: Asma Khoory - Look Beyond Them

Location: Warehouse 61, Alserkal Avenue Opening Day: 13 November; 18:00 - 21:00 Dates: 14 - 19 November; 10:00 - 19:00 The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) Zayed University opens showCACE: Asma Khoory - Look Beyond Them, a pop-up project at Alserkal Avenue.

13 Nov 2016

showCACE: Abu Dhabi Art 2016

Location: Booth # CP 16, Manarat Al Saadiyat Opening Day: 15 November; 18:00 - 21:00 Dates: 16 - 19 November; 14:00 - 22:00 The College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) Zayed University is proud to be a Community Partner during Abu Dhabi Art 2016

27 Aug 2016

Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi will speak on The Politics of Arab Art

Tuesday 6 September 11.00am -12.30pm Green Auditorium: Ground Floor Library Building AUH (LIB-0-041F) Refreshments provided.

17 Aug 2016

Ann-Maree Reaney, Dean of the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises, was present at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with Ismael Touq, TechShop General Manager, during a signing ceremony held at TechShop Abu Dhabi.

Established in 1977, the Award celebrates outstanding emerging creativity. Amid strong competition, Jumaanah ElHashemi, a graphic design student from Zayed University (Dubai) wind the 2016 Gulf Capital -ADMAF Creativity Award. Her innovative, local, typographic design project â€˜Degree Typefaceâ€™ blends bold aesthetics and simplicity in a way that mirrors modern Arab art and design movement.

20 May 2016

CACE Senior Student Exhibition at d3 Dubai Design District

12 May 2016

Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mabarak Al Nahayan and Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi inaugurate Zayed University CACE exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat

His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, and Her Excellency, Sheikha Lubna Bint Khaled Al Qasimi, Minister of State for Tolerance and President at Zayed University, inaugurated the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises (CACE) exhibition for Zayed University senior students at Manarat Al Saadiyat on Tuesday evening in Abu Dhabi.

13 Apr 2016

CACE Senior Student Jumaanah El Hashemi awarded 2016 Gulf Capital ADMAF Creativity Award

Established in 1977, the Award celebrates outstanding emerging creativity. Amid strong competition, Jumaanah ElHashemi, a graphic design student from Zayed University (Dubai) wind the 2016 Gulf Capital -ADMAF Creativity Award. Her innovative, local, typographic design project â€˜Degree Typefaceâ€™ blends bold aesthetics and simplicity in a way that mirrors modern Arab art and design movement.

12 Apr 2016

Riwaq Al Fikr - Festival Debate

This panel discussion, featuring guest speakers in discussion with students of the College of Arts and Creative Enterprise and the College of Communications and Media Sciences at Zayed University, will explore the growth of the Creative and Cultural Industries in the UAE over the last 10 years and discuss the challenges it faces in the years to come.

04 Apr 2016

Senior Exhibition Dubai

Dates: May 12 - 21, 2016 Opening Date: May 12, 2016 Location: d3 Design District, Building 6, Dubai The Senior Exhibition provides the students with an opportunity for a group show in a public venue, which gives students public recognition for their work in the disciplines of Animation, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Visual Arts.

04 Apr 2016

Senior Exhibition Abu Dhabi

Dates: May 10 - 28, 2016 Opening Date: May 10, 2016 Location: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi The Senior Exhibition provides the students with an opportunity for a group show in a public venue, which gives students public recognition for their work in the disciplines of Animation, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Visual Arts.