Fire Station: Artist in Residence (AIR) announced the invited artists and the beginning of their “Ruwad in Residence” programme, which began on January 1.
The artists are Haifa Alkhuzaei and Ahmed al-Hamar.
Fire Station began running the “Ruwad in Residence” programme in 2021, in support of Qatar-based established artists.
It is a continuation of the programme that supported Qatari artist Faraj Daham from 2017 to 2020.
In a press statement, Fire Station director Khalifa al-Obaidli said: “This initiative provides an exceptional space for established creatives to engage with other emerging and mid-career artists, cultivating an exchange of art practices, knowledge, insights, and expertise.”
Head of programmes and exhibitions Saida al-Khulaifi said: “The Ruwad artists will take part in a one-year programme, allowing them the opportunity to engage with other resident artists and share their extensive experience and journeys with other local artists who aspire to have a similar career.”
Alkhuzaei is a Qatari former art teacher with 20 years of experience at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
She was awarded a General Diploma in Fine Art from Besancon France in 1984 and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from Qatar University (QU) in 1989.
Alkhuzaei has participated in numerous exhibitions in Qatar and abroad, and presented six exhibitions between 1984-2019.
Al-Hamar, who has participated in several exhibitions in Qatar and abroad, obtained a Bachelor of Art Education from the QU in 1999, and has been a member of the Qatar Society for Fine Arts since 1997.
One of Alkhuzaei's artworks.
One of Ahmed al-Hamar's artworks.
Haifa Alkhuzaei.
