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 »
In honor of our anniversary, we're opening our doors for a family-friendly day of fun! Join QAIC for our summer open house as we celebrate the Alif Ba exhibition with a building full of fun activities! There will be an alphabet-themed sensory experience, ‘Shorts by Shorties’ student film screenings, musical demonstrations, local vendors, and more!... Read more »
Cultural Crossings: Exchanges Beyond the Silk Road is QAIC’s flagship program that aims to celebrate the transmission of culture along the Silk Road routes and highlight the living cultural traditions that continue to be expressed around the world today. The Arabian Gulf sits at the crossroads of land and maritime trade routes, dating to the... Read more »
In collaboration with DIY Scent Studio, QAIC is excited to offer our first Perfume Workshop! Participants will be introduced to the world of scents and guided through the process of selecting, blending, and the basic fundamentals of creating your own fragrance! The price of the ticket includes: - 1-1 interactive session with a professional perfumer... Read more »
Join the Qatar America Institute for Culture for our monthly Film Friday. QAIC's Film Fridays serve as an open house to view art on the screen at our Arab Film House, tour QAIC's exhibitions, and enjoy some light snacks before starting your Friday evening. This Film Friday, we will feature 6 shorts on a rotating... Read more »
This year’s FOCI photography contest theme will focus on the importance of water in our daily lives as humanity faces ever greater water scarcity. The selected photos will be featured on QAIC’s social media & publicly displayed at QAIC for World Water Week beginning on August 23, 2022. To view the selected photographs in person,... Read more »
A private reception to celebrate the opening of Cultural Crossings with QAIC community members, stakeholders, and local partners.