After the overwhelming success of the inaugural Jedariart, Qatar Museums (QM), has announced the return of the public art programme for a second iteration – and the application process is open and under way.
Jedariart brings artists together to add vibrancy and meaning to the walls across Doha through murals and street art, according to information from the QM website.
The aim of the programme is to activate urban areas and promote artistic intervention in designated districts creating new reference points for people to go and visit across the city. It is also part of QM' ongoing commitment to supporting local talent and promoting public art.
Those interested in creating mural art in Doha, should submit their portfolio and/or proposal to be part of the Jedariart database for allocating murals.
The call is open only to Qatar residents. Working with partners, walls are available throughout the year in various parts of the city. Each application must include biography, portfolio and concept and sketch of a proposal (optional).
According to an article on the QM website, it was in late 2020 and early 2021 that vibrant colours emerged as beacons of energy into urban environments across Qatar. With splashes of colour against previously plain walls, 18 artists contributed to the creation of Jedariart, resulting in murals that captured imaginations and remained with residents long after they saw them.
Initiated by the Public Art department from QM - and delivered in partnership with Ashghal, Qatar Rail and Woqod –Jedariart’s purpose was to activate urban spaces in Doha and create beauty, colour and vigour across the walls of the capital.
The programme seeks to encourage artists to take their murals beyond the walls, enabling a dialogue; a portal of sorts, meditating between the artist’s consciousness and the viewer.
In total, 15 of the first cohort were Qatari citizens, while all 18 were Qatar residents. In terms of experience and profile, in keeping with the ethos of the programme, they ranged from beginners to high-level expertise. All were invited to demonstrate their artistic expression freely.
Jedariart brings artists together to add vibrancy and meaning to the walls across Doha through murals and street art, according to information from the QM website.
Abdulla al-Emadi, Limbo, Al-Abaj Park © Qatar Museums 2020
The aim of the programme is to activate urban areas and promote artistic intervention in designated districts creating new reference points for people to go and visit across the city. It is also part of QM' ongoing commitment to supporting local talent and promoting public art.
Those interested in creating mural art in Doha, should submit their portfolio and/or proposal to be part of the Jedariart database for allocating murals.
Nada Khozestani, Ladies in Batoola, Fire Station © Qatar Museums 2020
The call is open only to Qatar residents. Working with partners, walls are available throughout the year in various parts of the city. Each application must include biography, portfolio and concept and sketch of a proposal (optional).
According to an article on the QM website, it was in late 2020 and early 2021 that vibrant colours emerged as beacons of energy into urban environments across Qatar. With splashes of colour against previously plain walls, 18 artists contributed to the creation of Jedariart, resulting in murals that captured imaginations and remained with residents long after they saw them.
Initiated by the Public Art department from QM - and delivered in partnership with Ashghal, Qatar Rail and Woqod –Jedariart’s purpose was to activate urban spaces in Doha and create beauty, colour and vigour across the walls of the capital.
The programme seeks to encourage artists to take their murals beyond the walls, enabling a dialogue; a portal of sorts, meditating between the artist’s consciousness and the viewer.
In total, 15 of the first cohort were Qatari citizens, while all 18 were Qatar residents. In terms of experience and profile, in keeping with the ethos of the programme, they ranged from beginners to high-level expertise. All were invited to demonstrate their artistic expression freely.
