The Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative was created to assist extraordinary, promising artists to achieve their full potential. Every two years, six emerging artists are selected to receive the rare opportunity to develop their artistic vision under the watchful eye of a recognised master in their field.

Rolex launched the international initiative in 2002 to perpetuate the world’s artistic heritage in dance, literature, film, theatre, visual arts and music. In keeping with its tradition of supporting individual excellence, Rolex aims, through the nurturing of exceptional talent, to make a significant contribution to the arts worldwide.