Fire Station: Artist in Residence announced the launch of the 8th edition of the Artist in Residence (AIR) programme, accompanied by the unveiling of the selected artists for this edition. This year’s programme will run from 18 September to 18 June 2024.
The Artist in Residence programme at the Fire Station stands as a world-class artist residency programme designed to foster and promote Qatar’s artistic talents.
Nurturing and empowering emerging talents
Aspiring young artists are offered a transformative platform to sharpen their creative skills through expert mentorship, production support and curatorial guidance. The programme also allows access to studio space, production support and expert mentorship to foster talent development. At the end of their residency, artists will have the opportunity to showcase their artworks in an exhibition to be held at the Fire Station Garage Gallery.
Fire Station Director Khalifa Ahmad Al Obaidly said they are thrilled to announce the beginning of the 8th Artist in Residence programme. He said that the initiative has consistently demonstrated their dedication to nurturing and empowering Qatar’s emerging artistic talents.
As these artists embark on a journey of creative exploration, we look forward to witnessing the evolution of their work and the impact they make within our artistic community and beyond.
With more than 120 applications during the Open Call, 17 artists have been selected – nine from Qatar, with the rest from Iran, Ukraine, the US, Italy, Ireland, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. These participating artists are:
- Somaia Dorzadeh (Iran)
- Hannah Fakhri (Qatar)
- Abdulla Al Sallat (Qatar)
- Oleksandra Umanska (Ukraine)
- Charlotte Rodenberg (United States)
- Shuaa Al Kuwari (Qatar)
- Noora Al-Hardan (Qatar)
- Marco Bruno (Italy)
- Simone Carena (Italy)
- Aljaze Al Naimi (Qatar)
- Zainab Al Shibani (Qatar)
- Aisha Al-Abdulla (Qatar)
- Mohammed Al Emadi (Qatar)
- Alkhuzama Alharami (Qatar)
- Ann Mc Nally (Ireland)
- Alanoud Alghamdi (Saudi Arabia)
- Maryam Al Tajer (Bahrain)
Remarkable success
The Artist in Residence programme has achieved remarkable success, extending its influence to include a three-month residency at the esteemed Cite Internationale des Art in Paris and Studio 209 NY, a part of the renowned International Studio and Curatorial Program (ISCP) in New York City.
Collaborating with local entities and organisations, the Fire Station further enriches the programme’s offerings through workshops and collaborative projects, fostering engagement within the artistic community and beyond.
Saida Al Khulaifi, Head of Programs and Exhibitions at the Fire Station, said that the annual Artist in Residence programme provides a dedicated nine-month period for participating artists to refine their artistic practices across disciplines such as visual arts, photography, film, sound art and design. Beyond individual growth, the programme offers a unique platform for artists to forge connections, drawing mutual inspiration from one another.
For more information about the programme, visit firestation.org.qa.
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