Hayy Jameel is pleased to announce the jury members for the inaugural JYL Art Award, a new initiative dedicated to supporting and celebrating young artists across Saudi Arabia. Designed for creatives aged 15 – 18, the award offers a pathway for emerging talents to develop their artistic voice through a four-day bootcamp, 1:1 mentorship sessions, and a final public showcase at Hayy Jameel.

As part of this year’s cycle, the JYL Award invited applicants to submit work across three pathways: Drawing & Painting, Sculpture & Mixed Media, and Photography & Audio-Visual. Following a careful review of the submissions, the jury has now selected 15 finalists – five participants per pathway – who will advance to the next stage of the programme.

This selection marks an important milestone in the award’s journey, and we are grateful to the jury members for their thoughtful deliberation and commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists.

Meet the Jury

Basmah Felemban

Artist, curator, and researcher

Basmah is a Saudi artist, curator, and researcher whose practice spans Islamic art, geometry and speculative world-building. Working independently and represented by ATHR Gallery, her work often explores cultural narratives, visual systems, and imagined futures rooted in spiritual and historical inquiry. Based between the UK and Jeddah, Felemban continues to contribute to the region’s artistic landscape through her multidisciplinary approach and ongoing research-led practice.

Daniah Alsaleh

Visual artist

Daniah Alsaleh is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose practice reflects on memory, cultural conditioning, and the ways messages and beliefs are transmitted through media and other networks. Working across computation, video, and traditional artistic techniques, her work examines perception, cultural narratives, and the emotional undercurrents of human experience. Alsaleh began her formal training at Dar Safia bin Zagr in Jeddah before pursuing an MFA in Computational Arts in the UK. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Diriyah Biennale, BIENALSUR, Bamako Encounters, and Forever is Now at the Pyramids of Giza. She is the recipient of the 2019 Ithra Art Prize.

Eiman Elnaiem

Public Programmes Manager, Art Jameel

Eiman Elnaiem joined Art Jameel in 2022 and leads on public programmes and community-driven strategy at Hayy Jameel. Her work focuses on developing inclusive, participatory cultural initiatives that engage diverse communities across Jeddah and beyond. With over a decade of experience working with international NGOs and youth-focused organizations, she is passionate about fostering meaningful dialogue, creative exchange, and collaborative learning. Her background in cultural diplomacy, education, and the creative industries has shaped several of Hayy Jameel’s key programmes and festivals, including Hayy Matsuri, Ramadan Nights, and Hayy Sounds.