Fire Station launches this year’s Ruwad Artist in Residence programme
The Peninsula
Doha: The Fire Station has announced the latest edition of its Ruwad Artist in Residence programme, an initiative to support pioneering Qatari and resident artists. Qatari artists Wafika Sultan Al Essa and Hassan Al Mulla are the first artists to participate in this year’s programme.
Ruwad is a continuation of the residency programme that supported Qatari artist Faraj Daham from 2017 to 2020. The initiative aims to facilitate communication between local artists in Qatar who are then able to share their expertise and experiences, provide guidance and constructive feedback, and communicate with the wider community through public programmes such as lectures and art workshops. Khalifa Al Obaidly, Director, Fire Station, said, “We are pleased to welcome this year’s participants into the Ruwad Artist in Residence programme, an initiative that offers an excellent space for them to get to know the new generation and exchange expertise through a more thorough examination and deeper understanding of their experiences. The Ruwad artists will take part in the mentoring programme available to participants in the Artist in Residence programme, as well as engage with the most prominent local artists who have gained international recognition throughout their rich artistic careers. Participants of the programme will receive support to nurture their artistic talents and in turn support Qatar Museums’ efforts to enrich the cultural and artistic landscape in Qatar."More Related News