The Art Room: ‘Congratulations to our DBS students Kira Melnikova, Rachel Hardy, Adam Kerr and Maria Sobh who had their art work selected for the Drawdeck exhibition at SIKKA Art Fair 2013. The event is taking place at Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood (formely known as the Bastakiya), Bur Dubai near the Ruler’s Court and the British Embassy. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, SIKKA 2013 features an entirely commissioned programme of visual art projects from UAE-based artists, and this third edition is growing further afield to present fresh creations in film, music and the performing arts. Special events include outdoor film screenings, live music and entertainment, cultural walks, artist-led talks, workshops and educational activities, plus an open-studios exhibition from the Artists-in-Residence (A.i.R) Dubai. SIKKA offers a unique moment in Dubai’s cultural calendar, introducing an alternative element to Art Week’s flow of artistic thought and endeavour. Homegrown, offbeat, intimate, mellifluous, non-exclusive and open to all. The event runs until March 24th and more info can be found at http://www.sikka.ae’