Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani visited yesterday morning the Fire Station building ‘Artist in Residence’, which is one of the most important initiatives to support artists in the State of Qatar. The Prime Minister was welcomed upon his arrival at the Fire Station by H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, the Chairperson of the Qatar Museums Board of Trustees.
The Prime Minister toured the existing studios and exhibitions where he listened to a brief about the Artists in Residence programme which is hosted by the Fire Station and is one of the most important initiatives aimed at supporting the next generation of artistic talents in Qatar.
The nine-month residency programme helps resident artists to enhance their passion during their residency. During this time, they move into one of the studios, collaborate with fellow creatives and develop their own technique. The programme also allows resident artists to benefit from weekly mentoring sessions and meet arts professionals from all over the world, representing Qatar in the international cultural community. The Artist in Residence programme hosts 20 artists, including 10 Qataris.
