Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced a diverse lineup of cultural, educational, and creative programs for the community during December, including photowalks, art workshops, presentations, and interactive sessions offering opportunities for learning, exploration, and creativity.
A statement by QM highlighted that Art Mill Museum and ALRIWAQ will host guided tours of the "I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture" exhibition with professional architects from Dec.17 to 22, providing insights into Pei's innovative style and the stories behind his most iconic buildings, celebrating his enduring architectural legacy.
Meanwhile, QM Katara Gallery will present "Frame By Frame: A Workshop on Storytelling" from Dec. 2 to 9, introducing participants to cinematic styles and narrative techniques, with coloring materials used to capture memory and collective experience.
The National Museum of Qatar will host a special photowalk on Dec.5, marking its 50th anniversary. Led by Qatari photographer Maryam Al Hail, the tour will explore the museum's striking architecture and the contrast between the Old Palace and the contemporary design while teaching techniques in architectural photography, the statement clarified.
In addition, the Archaeology and Heritage Department invites audiences to discover Argentina's rich maritime history through a presentation on the research and preservation of historic shipwrecks, as part of the Qatar-Argentina 2025 Year of Culture program, on Dec. 7.
The Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art offers a practical portraiture workshop with artist Ismail Azzam every Sunday and Tuesday throughout December, using pencil, charcoal, and paint, aiming to develop artistic skills and encourage creative discussion.
Tasweer Festival will host an exclusive photowalk at Mawater Sealine Sports Club on Dec. 13, in collaboration with Qatar Auto Museum, where participants can capture dynamic scenes of freestyle drifting with over 40 modified SUVs and selected cars.
M7 will run the Physical Moodboarding Workshop on Dec. 13 in Arabic and English, teaching visual storytelling and fashion illustration, enabling participants to express creative ideas and create personalised artwork inspired by the FTA: Threads of Impact exhibitions.
Overall, QM offers further educational and creative programs, including guided tours, hands-on art lessons, and visual storytelling sessions, catering to all ages and providing the public with direct engagement with Qatar's rich cultural and artistic heritage.
This year, the museum celebrates Evolution Nation, in collaboration with the national movement Qatar Creates, highlighting the nation's cultural journey over the past 50 years, showcasing key milestones, and projecting aspirations for future arts and creativity in Qatar.
