* Community members invited to participate in workshops, lectures and field trips to learn about Islamic cultural heritage
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is hosting a series of events, including school activities, art workshops, cultural excursions, webinars and art competitions for the wider community, to mark the “Doha, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World” initiative hosted by Qatar throughout 2021.
Salem Abdulla al-Aswad, deputy director of the MIA and director of Learning and Outreach at Qatar Museums, said: "In celebration of Doha being named the Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for 2021, we have organised an extensive programme of activities to celebrate Islamic heritage and to introduce the splendour of Islamic culture and its history to the wider community.”
“Choosing Doha as the Capital of Culture in the Islamic World is in line with Qatar Museums’ efforts to support Qatar in promoting Islamic heritage through inspiring cultural experiences delivered through a growing network of museums, archaeological and heritage sites, festivals, public artworks and various educational programmes,” he added.
Planned programming includes Ektashif Turkey, a seven-day educational trip during which Qatari artists will delve into Islamic arts through workshops and excursions, exploring Istanbul and its historical sites.
Meanwhile, the MIA ambassadors programme is designed to encourage high school students to explore the museum and learn how to collaborate during special exhibitions and events.
The programme highlights the role of the museum in preserving cultural heritage.
The MIA will also run the “Modern Islamic Art in Qatar Photography” competition, inviting entrants to discover the influence that the Islamic spirit has on various aspects of life in Qatar.
In addition, the MIA will host a range of activities, including educational workshops on Arabic calligraphy and lectures, to promote Qatar Museums’ role in nurturing a thriving cultural landscape in Qatar.
An Arabic poetry competition for schools will run from September to December, with students invited to participate by writing and reciting either classical or Nabati poetry.
Additionally, the MIA will host an online lecture on the Art of Islamic Architecture.
The lecture will explore the important elements of Islamic design, exploring display pieces, materials used and the MIA’s architecture.
For more information, one can visit qm.org.qa.
Salem Abdulla al-Aswad, deputy director of the MIA and director of Learning and Outreach at Qatar Museums, said: "In celebration of Doha being named the Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for 2021, we have organised an extensive programme of activities to celebrate Islamic heritage and to introduce the splendour of Islamic culture and its history to the wider community.”
“Choosing Doha as the Capital of Culture in the Islamic World is in line with Qatar Museums’ efforts to support Qatar in promoting Islamic heritage through inspiring cultural experiences delivered through a growing network of museums, archaeological and heritage sites, festivals, public artworks and various educational programmes,” he added.
Planned programming includes Ektashif Turkey, a seven-day educational trip during which Qatari artists will delve into Islamic arts through workshops and excursions, exploring Istanbul and its historical sites.
Meanwhile, the MIA ambassadors programme is designed to encourage high school students to explore the museum and learn how to collaborate during special exhibitions and events.
The programme highlights the role of the museum in preserving cultural heritage.
The MIA will also run the “Modern Islamic Art in Qatar Photography” competition, inviting entrants to discover the influence that the Islamic spirit has on various aspects of life in Qatar.
In addition, the MIA will host a range of activities, including educational workshops on Arabic calligraphy and lectures, to promote Qatar Museums’ role in nurturing a thriving cultural landscape in Qatar.
An Arabic poetry competition for schools will run from September to December, with students invited to participate by writing and reciting either classical or Nabati poetry.
Additionally, the MIA will host an online lecture on the Art of Islamic Architecture.
The lecture will explore the important elements of Islamic design, exploring display pieces, materials used and the MIA’s architecture.
For more information, one can visit qm.org.qa.