In celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, the Qatar America Institute for Culture and the Muslim American Leadership Alliance (MALA) is delighted to invite you to this year’s Community Iftar Celebration on April 30, Saturday 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. Join QAIC and MALA this year in observing Ramadan by breaking fast with our community and... Read more »
The Reed Society for the Sacred Arts and QAIC present the "Living Line, Living Legacy" calligraphy symposium. The symposium will feature presentations from eminent calligraphers and curators, ending with an open roundtable discussion. Attendees will be awarded with a certificate for continuing education in Islamic Art: Calligraphy focus. The symposium will include presentations from such... Read more »
Freer North Plaza Join us on the outdoor plaza of the Freer Gallery of Art for a festive afternoon of music, food, and art to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan. Watch master calligraphers at work, make your own calligraphy-inspired art, enjoy henna designs and music, and view art in... Read more »
QAIC’s Museum Series brings together Museum experts from Qatar and the US to highlight and discuss important collections, their approaches to them, and the factors that impact them. QAIC's first Museum Series event of 2022 will be held on May 19, from 11am to 12pm (EST) and will focus on youth programming of the Brooklyn... Read more »
The Alif Ba exhibition opens this week at its next stop, Al Bustan Seeds for Culture in Philadelphia PA. Co-produced by the Qatar Foundation and the National Children’s Museum in honor of the 2021 Year of Culture between the United States and Qatar, the exhibition is an interactive experience aimed at introducing young audiences to... Read more »