Doha: General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), Professor Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti yesterday inaugurated the 3rd edition of the Qatar International Festival of Arts, which is organised by Katara in cooperation with Maps International company.
It will continue until October 28 with the participation of more than 300 artists from 65 countries.
On this occasion, Professor Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti stressed that Katara is keen to support all cultural and artistic initiatives that are consistent with its cultural mission based on building relations between cultures and nations.
He pointed out that the 3rd edition of the Qatar International Arts Festival confirms the success of this festival and the confidence of artists of different nationalities as it records more participation every year.
He added that the importance of this festival not only lies in embodying an exhibition of art and creativity, but also represents a forum for artists from Qatar and various countries of the world to exchange experiences through their participation in several events and activities that will enhance opportunities for dialogue, communication and exchange of ideas.
The festival includes eight diverse artistic activities: four fine art exhibitions, painting and sculpture exhibition, live painting symposium, fashion show, master class, cultural talks, discussion session, Qatari cultural tour, and a cultural dinner night.
The festival will see participation of distinguished Qatari artists Moudhi Al Hajri, Haifa Al Khuzaie, Duha Al Kuwari, Sarah Al Sayed, Sheikha Al Thani, Lina Al Aali, Sarah Al Dosari and Ghada Al Mahamid.
The festival timing is from 10am to 10pm. Over 300 artists from over 65 countries are expected to take part.
Besides the presence of many ambassadors and the participation of the US Embassy for the first time in a fashion show represented by the international American fashion designer Nour Bishara, there will be presentation by several participating artists of fashion shows in relation to their paintings and this will be held at the courtyard located between buildings 16, 18 and 19 in Katara Cultural Village.
The audience will have a date with the artists participating in a free drawing from 10 am until 1pm.
Besides folk music performances, the building will also host 15 cultural sessions of several artists.
The festival seeks to introduce participating artists, promote their work, interact with invited collectors, art investors and potential buyers.
