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Welcome To Camel
Caravan! |
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Inspired by the success of public art celebrations
across Europe, America and Australia, Dubai launched Camel Caravan
with the camel as the event symbol. Artists in the U.A.E. painted
and embellished camel sculptures into unique works of art which have
been showcased in a multitude of high profile locations. The project
culminated in a public art auction with the proceeds going to children’s
charities and for the development of art and culture in Dubai. |
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Under the patronage of the Rotary Club of Dubai, the
project has the full support of the Dubai Government, community leaders,
educators and dozens of leading local and international businesses.
The spirit of the event is to merge art and commerce while benefiting
charity and the community. Camel Caravan reinforces Dubai’s
commitment to nurture the arts and culture and create entertaining
events for visitors and residents. |
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Camel Caravan was publicly launched in June 2003 and
the first order of the day was to introduce the project to potential
artists who are invited to submit designs to decorate the camels.
Painters, sculptors, architects, graphic artists, art students were
invited to join in a unique public art campaign and fund raising
project. |
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The camels made their first public appearance in a
Camel Barn in Creekside Park, beginning in October 2003. The Camel
Barn doubled as a community center and as the central location where
the camels were painted. |
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Starting in January 2004, our hand painted camels
grazed all over Dubai in highly visible locations where pedestrians
and motorists enjoyed them as they went about their daily routines.
Contests and special events punctuated the event and this web site
along with the Dubai press and media kept the public informed of
Camel Caravan events and happenings. Dubai’s Camel Caravan
was playful art and serious fun for the whole community ! |
