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More from Public Programs
Discover shows, art exhibitions, and talks at NYU Abu Dhabi. See all events.
Talk
“Side Effects May Include…”: How We Can Make Medicine Better
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:00PM
Talk
A Celebration of African Theaters | African Theaters Now: A Conversation
Monday, September 22, 2025, 6:00PM
Talk
A Celebration of African Theaters | From Page to Stage: The Art of Translating Plays from Africa
Monday, September 29, 2025, 6:00PM
Talk
To the Edge of the Earth: The First Emirati Scientific Mission to Antarctica
Monday, September 15, 2025, 6:00PM
Performance
Arab World Premiere
Find Your Eyes - Benji Reid
Presented with the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Fri-Sat, Sep 19-20 @ 7:30pm, 2025
Performance
UAE Premiere
Dear Children, Sincerely... Rwanda – Sri Lanka Collaboration
By Stages Theatre Group and Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company
Fri-Sat, Sep 26-27 @ 7:30pm, 2025
Talk
The Damascus Events: The 1860 Massacres and the Making of Modern Syria
Wednesday, October 01, 2025, 6:00PM
Christo Award
Under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award, presented by New York University Abu Dhabi and in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has been established to nurture artistic talent in the United Arab Emirates. It is an annual award produced in collaboration with The NYUAD Art Gallery.
Programs for Schools and Colleges
Educators, join us for special Student Matinee performances for select shows.
Academic Program Proposals
The Institute welcomes proposals for conferences, workshops, and regional collaborative seminars in all fields of study that have thematic relevance to NYUAD’s curriculum and areas of research.
Learn
The Art Center, Institute, and The Art Gallery provide a plethora of resources to the community for educational and enrichment purposes. Videos, publications, podcasts, and guides are published to be used as educational resources for the community.
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