24/05/2026
Shazia Jaffery is a celebrated USA-based artist whose work reflects life experiences, emotions, and the profound connection between language and art. With a distinguished background in painting and sculpture, her work has been exhibited internationally across the USA, Canada, Pakistan, Dubai, India, and Spain. Honored with the prestigious UAE Golden Visa, her artworks are held in private collections and featured in prominent public spaces, including the University of Wollongong Dubai. Through visually compelling and emotionally resonant creations, she explores the power of words, identity, spirituality, and human experience.
Deeply rooted in her faith, Shazia Jafferyโs art serves as an expression of devotion and reverence. She transforms her creative practice into a spiritual vessel โ honoring divine power while seeking a deeper connection with the sacred. Through this journey, she channels faith, reflection, and love into visually and spiritually profound works that resonate across cultures and audiences.
Passionate about Islamic arts and meaningful artistic dialogue, Shazia is serving as the Project Director for this yearโs edition of Art for the Love of Muhammad (PBUH) โ an international open call dedicated to celebrating love and devotion for the Holy Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ through creative expression. In her role, she contributes her artistic vision, curatorial perspective, and creative leadership to help support and present a global platform for artists whose works reflect compassion, spirituality, peace, and artistic excellence.
Through her involvement in the project, Shazia continues to support cultural connection, artistic collaboration, and opportunities that uplift creative voices from around the world.
This yearโs edition holds special significance as it commemorates the 1501st birth year of the Prophet ๏ทบ in the Hijri calendar โ transforming the competition into a historic global celebration of artistic devotion.
This project is more than a competition; it is a global platform bringing together artists from around the world through faith, creativity, and meaningful expression. From traditional to contemporary works, the initiative aims to inspire powerful artistic dialogue while uplifting both emerging and established talent alike.
Grateful to all supporters, collaborators, sponsors, and artists who continue to believe in the vision of using art as a bridge of beauty, peace, and devotion.
Submissions are now open.
Join us in creating art for the love of the Beloved ๏ทบ.
For submission details and guidelines, please visit our website.
