MIA announces host of activities to celebrate ‘Doha, Capital of Culture in Islamic World 2021’

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is holding a host of events including school activities, art workshops, cultural excursions, webinars and art competitions for the wider community to mark ‘Doha, Capital of Culture in the Islamic World’ hosted by Qatar throughout 2021. 

"In celebration of Doha being named the Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for 2021, we have organized an extensive program of activities to celebrate Islamic heritage and to introduce the splendor of Islamic culture and its history to the wider community,” Salem Abdulla Al Aswad, Deputy Director of MIA, and Director of Learning and Outreach, Qatar Museums, commented.

“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 programs,” he noted.

A seven-day educational trip, Ektashif Turkey, is part of the program. During the trip, Qatari artists will delve into Islamic arts through workshops and excursions, exploring Istanbul and its historical sites.

Meanwhile, the MIA ambassadors program is designed to encourage high school students to explore the museum and how to collaborate during special exhibitions and events. The program highlights the role of the museum in preserving cultural heritage. 

MIA will also hold a Modern Islamic Art in Qatar Photography competition, inviting entrants to discover the influence Islamic spirit has on various aspects of life in Qatar.

Additionally, 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.

There will also be an Arabic poetry competition for schools, set to take place from September through December. Students are invited to participate in the competition, writing and reciting either classical or Nabati poetry. 

Moreover, MIA will also hold an online lecture on the Art of Islamic Architecture. The lecture will highlight the important elements of Islamic design, exploring display pieces, materials used and MIA’s architecture.

For more information, you can visit qm.org.qa.

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