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RAK Art Foundation

Bahrain

Arts & CultureEducation
Operating foundationInternational reach
Profile last updated: May 3, 2026

About

RAK Art Foundation is a foundation based in Bahrain working on arts & culture, education.

The RAK Art Foundation is a non-profit organisation based in Bahrain that supports artists worldwide. It provides opportunities for artists, encourages cross-cultural collaboration and exchange, and builds international partnerships. The foundation runs a public programme of exhibitions and critical discourse, aiming to engage the community and educate the public in Bahrain and the wider region. It is housed in a converted traditional Bahraini house, the childhood home of its founder Rashid Al Khalifa, which has been extended with a contemporary white cube gallery. The foundation displays a private collection of international fine and decorative art, and visits can be arranged by private tour through its booking system. It also advocates for innovation and sustainability in the arts.

Location

Bahrain

Organisation type

Operating foundation

Focus areas

contemporary artart collectionartist supportcross-cultural exchangeBahrain

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Arts & CultureEducation

Works for

Communities

How they work

Awareness & educationCommunity programmesCapacity building

Countries of operation

Bahrain