Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium 2026 Launches Workshops, Lectures And Nighttime Arts Experiences In Riyadh

Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium 2026 is offering a broad public programme, combining cultural events, training and evening art experiences at the symposium site in Riyadh, with activities continuing until 22 February under the Riyadh Art Program.

All events are open to visitors without entrance fees, while places at workshops and intellectual dialogues are limited and require advance booking through specified electronic platforms, ensuring organised attendance and space for focused learning and discussion.

The symposium is overseen by the Riyadh Art Program, part of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, which supports sculpture in the contemporary urban landscape and encourages public engagement with artworks as part of the city’s long-term cultural plans.

Dialogue sessions explore how sculpture appears in streets, parks and other shared spaces, and consider its effect on the visual quality of cities, while also examining how artworks can support cultural interaction among different communities in urban areas.

Artists and specialists lead these discussions, offering varied views on the practice of sculpture, the interaction between artworks and surrounding neighbourhoods, and the ways sculpture can reflect local identity while also speaking to wider audiences visiting Riyadh.

The educational programme includes applied workshops and advanced specialised courses aimed at different age groups and experience levels, giving participants direct contact with sculptors while learning step-by-step methods in planning, shaping and finishing artworks using diverse materials and tools.

Training sessions highlight sustainability concepts, encourage careful use of resources and introduce safer material choices, while hands-on tasks allow learners to test sculpting techniques under supervision from selected symposium artists, who share practical advice from professional experience.

During evening hours, the Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium 2026 site hosts night-time artistic experiences that combine lighting, music and performance presentations, allowing visitors to view sculptures in altered conditions and deepening appreciation of how artworks interact with daily urban life.

With inputs from SPA