Janet Bellotto has been appointed as Dean of the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises at Zayed University in UAE (01/09/2024)
Janet Bellotto, artist and Professor of Visual Arts, has served in a variety of administrative roles at Zayed University's College of Arts and Creative Enterprises since 2006. Bellotto has now been appointed Dean of Zayed University's College of Arts and Creative Enterprises in the UAE.
Inspired by narratives and the ever-changing world she travels through, water is a constant theme in her practice. Her recent projects focus on islands in the Atlantic and Indian oceans, exploring their delicate ecologies and environments, including the effects of climate change. Utilizing storytelling, she further explores new landscapes, considering a sustainable future where the island acts as a microcosm of the world. She also engages in curatorial projects that promote cultural exchange, such as the 2023 exhibition Resonating Tides for the Women’s Pavilion at Expo City for COP28. She has taught and mentored some of the leading female Emirati artists of the UAE and contributed to the cultural scene.