Student-painted canvases to be showcased at QF’s Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts

Doha, Qatar: Schools across Qatar Foundation s ecosystem of learning have painted more than 40 canvases to display at the upcoming Al Ghorrah for Lite...

Doha, Qatar: Schools across Qatar Foundation’s ecosystem of learning have painted more than 40 canvases to display at the upcoming Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts, highlighting its focus on community engagement and commitment to fostering the arts within schools.

Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts will take place from  November 28 to  December 2 in Education City. Tickets are available now at educationcity.qa/al-ghorrah, priced at QR 35 for children, QR50 for adults, and QR200 for specialised workshops.

The five-day event will celebrate local and regional cultural heritage, highlighting manuscripts produced under the Arab Islamic civilization. And the canvases painted by students in QF schools depict five stories: The Wonders of Creatures and the Marvels of Creation, Sindbad and the Old Man of the Sea, The Fisherman and the Genie, The Ruined Man Who Became Rich Again Through a Dream, and The Three Knights and the Treasure.

Participating schools under QF’s Pre-University Education umbrella include Qatar Academy Doha, Qatar Academy Al Wakra, Qatar Academy Al Khor, Qatar Academy Msheireb, Academyati, Awsaj Academy, and Renad Academy.

Hissa Al Thani, Art Teacher, Awsaj Academy, guided her 11 grade 5 students through the painting process. “We used basic colors like yellows, browns, greens, and metallics such as gold,” she explained. “I was with them every step of the way, and they really enjoyed it. They’re excited about attending Al Ghorrah and seeing their work on display—they really want to be involved in the event.”