QM invites proposals for public art open calls

Qatar Museums (QM) is inviting all emerging and established artists based in Qatar to submit their proposals for its annual public art open calls.
As part of QM’s ongoing commitment to support local talent and promote public art, these annual open calls bring together local artists who not only propose public artworks that will leave a legacy, but also transform the city, making it come further alive through their art.
In a press statement, Abdulrahman al-Ishaq, director of Public Art at QM, said: “The purpose of our annual open calls is to create awareness around public art and consciously support local talent by creating a venue for them to express themselves through proposing and creating public artworks.
“This also paves a way for eligible artists to become part of Qatar’s story and history by immersing themselves in the nation’s cultural and artistic scene through their artworks.”
Eligible artists in Qatar are invited to apply to one or more of the following Qatar Museums’ public art open calls.
The JEDARIART programme brings artists together to add vibrancy and meaning to Doha’s city walls through murals and street art. The applicants must submit the actual proposal/sketch/design for a mural and not only their previous work, as it will be considered as a reference. It is also part of QM’s ongoing commitment to support local talent and promote public art.
The Student Initiative invites university students and alumni to propose temporary or permanent public artwork.
Students and alumni are encouraged to think about the conversations their artwork will inspire, and they can submit this proposal as individuals or groups. The selected artist will be commissioned to create their proposal with the support of QM’s Public Art department.
The 5/6 Initiative Open call encourages artists to propose a public artwork, marking an important event in Qatari history, while also sparking a remarkable sense of community.
For this year’s 5/6 Initiative, artists are encouraged to propose projects that explore intangible commonalities in our diverse societies. Successful applicants will receive a commission contract to execute their proposed public artwork.
The Annual Intervention Open Call encourages artists to propose ideas for public artwork that improves urban life. This type of public art is referred to as placemaking, as it directly serves the people in the community.
Successful applicants will receive a commission contract to execute the proposed public artwork. The deadline to receive proposals is May 30, 2023, and is open to all of Qatar’s residents.