The sixth edition of the Qatar International Arts Festival will take place from November 25 to 30 at Katara Cultural Village, bringing together 1,000 exhibitors in the painting and sculpture exhibitions, along with 350 artists from 70 countries, showcasing diverse styles of visual and plastic arts.
The six-day event, organised by Katara in collaboration with Maps International, the International Council of Museums, and the British Council, will host workshops, seminars, cultural dialogues, musical evenings, live drawing sessions, fashion shows inspired by the artwork on display, and underwater drawing demonstrations.
Organisers noted that 16 national pavilions will include Qatar, Armenia, Argentina, Colombia, China, France, Iran, Mexico, Peru, Russia, Spain, Slovakia, the UK, the US and Uruguay. The festival will conclude on November 30 with an awards ceremony.
Expressing her excitement about the festival’s continued success in promoting Qatar’s cultural and artistic stature on both regional and global levels, Katara’s Research and Studies Department manager Dr Nadia al-Mudahka highlighted the event’s distinctive lineup of interactive activities, artworks, and the remarkable diversity of artistic expressions.
She said bringing together a vast number of visual artists from around the world not only strengthens cultural diversity but also fosters the exchange of ideas, experiences, and perspectives, creating a space for cross-cultural artistic dialogue.
Dr al-Mudahka underscored that the festival embodies the fruitful partnership between Katara and Maps International, driven by a shared commitment to spreading culture and enhancing artistic engagement.
She emphasised Katara’s dedication to deepening international co-operation and creating a platform for intercultural communication through the presence of artists from various creative backgrounds.
Rashmi Agarwal, founder and president of Maps International, said the 2024 festival, set to be held at Katara’s Hall 12, embodies creativity, diversity, and artistic exchange.
