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Qatar Museums has invited emerging and established artists based in Qatar to submit proposals for its annual public art open calls. As part of Qatar Museums’ ongoing commitment to support local talent and promote public art, these annual open calls bring together local artists who not only propose public artworks that will leave a legacy, but they also transform the city, making it come further alive through their art.
Abdulrahman Al Ishaq, Director of Public Art at Qatar Museums, said: “The purpose of our annual open calls is to create awareness around public art and consciously support local talent by creating a venue for them to express themselves through proposing and creating public artworks. This also paves a way for eligible artists to become part of Qatar’s story and history by immersing themselves in the nation’s cultural and artistic scene through their artworks.”
Eligible artists in Qatar are invited to apply to one or more of the following of Qatar Museums’ public art open calls.
Jedariart
The Jedariart programme brings artists together to add vibrancy and meaning to Doha’s city walls through murals and street art. 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. The applicants must submit the actual proposal/sketch/design for a mural and not only their previous work, as it will be considered as a reference.
For more information and to submit a proposal, visit https://qm.org.qa/en/calendar/jedariart-open-call/
Student Initiative
The Student Initiative invites university students and alumni to propose a temporary or permanent public artwork. Students and alumni are encouraged to think about the conversations their artwork will inspire, and they can submit this proposal as individuals or groups. For more information and to submit a proposal, please visit https://qm.org.qa/en/calendar/student-initiative/ The deadline to receive proposals is Thursday, 20 April 2023, and is open to all of Qatar’s residents.
5/6 Initiative for 2024
The 5/6 Initiative Open Call encourages artists to propose a public artwork that speaks to everyone living in the GCC. The 5/6 Initiative marks an important event in Qatari history, while also sparking a remarkable sense of community. For this year’s 5/6 Initiative, artists are encouraged to propose projects that explores intangible commonalities in our diverse societies.
The deadline to receive proposals is Sunday, 30 April 2023, and this is open to all GCC residents.
Annual Intervention
The Annual Intervention Open Call encourages artists to propose ideas for a public artwork that improves urban life. This type of public art is referred to as placemaking, as it directly serves the people in the community. Successful applicants will receive a commission contract to execute the proposed public artwork. The deadline to receive proposals is Tuesday, 30 May 2023, and is open to all of Qatar’s residents.
