The Colours of Desert - Art & Painting Exhibition by MAPS

"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance"

The Katara Amphitheater is bubbling with some breathtaking paintings bringing out the inward significance of each artwork all done by a talented group of Artists here in Doha who belong to the committed organization MAPS.

Middle-east Art & Silk Painters (MAPS) is a Chapter of Silk Painters International (SPIN), USA founded and headed by Rashmi Agarwal a popular Fine Silk Artist who has been nurturing and empowering the Art Community in Qatar.

Details of Rashmi and MAPS can be found at www.rush360.qa by simply searching for Rashmi, MAPS or Art

According to MAPS "Exhibitions and Galleries are important stepping stones for aspiring artists, and MAPS will always give our members a chance to shine before they step into the "real world" as practicing artists" And this is very evident at the exhibition of Colours of Desert which is going on these days at Katara from 10am to 10pm (from 17th October to 31st October 2014)

Here is a glimpse of what you can experience!  

Elegant Fine Silk Paintings...

Art work bringing colour to the desert...

Telling you some stories and feelings....

 Cross stitches staring at you....

Elegant patterns.....

Oil Paintings attracting your eyes and not giving you a chance to blink.....

Silk Orchids welcoming you and bringing a smile into your hearts!....

A Message for you to ponder........

And enhancing your imagination............................

Definitely worth paying a visit! Don't miss out! Applaud and appreciate the talents of  the members of MAPS and get inspired too! 

“There are painters who transform the sun to a yellow spot, but there are others who, with the help of their art and their intelligence, transform a yellow spot into sun.”

 

Location of Katara can be found at www.rush360.qa by searching for Katara

Katara QatArt Handmade Market

At Katara

"Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun." We presume it is the same with this little handmade community in Doha!

Picture Courtesy of QatArt

Today QatArt consists of  over 50 talented members with different creativity skills from twenty different countries who live in Qatar. They all share the same passion and contribute to the handcraft industry with their unique products. 

Details of the QatArt Community and some of their Members can be found at www.rush360.qa by searching for QatArt Community

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QatArt and their members showcase their products at the MIA Park Bazaars,  and other awesome Markets that they have  every now and then. The Katara Handmade Market is a popular one and guess what? Here is an opportunity for you to see all their products made with love!

 Do not miss the dates, This market will be held on  Fridays from October 2014 to March 2015 at Katara Art Studio from 3pm to 10pm. Entrance is free! (Check their Facebook page for updates of the event dates)

Picture Courtesy of QaArt

The products are very pretty and some of them are unique. They also conduct arts and crafts workshop for the little ones on the days of the handmade market. Here are some pictures from the last Katara Market which was held in April 2014

Some beautiful stationery that looks special with a touch of beauty and creativity....

At Katara

Paper fun and Henna tattoos...

At Katara

Oil Painting .......

At Katara

Cute gift items.....

At Katara

Handmade soaps looking yummy....

At Katara

Art that makes your kids smile.....

At Katara

Camping with style......

At Katara

Elegant glass painting that bring glamour to your homes....

At Katara

Glamour to your table too....

At Katara

These pictures really do not do justice for their hard work... See it for yourself and appreciate their passion and love and support them by picking and buying their unique products.

This time there would be more beautiful products and gift items. Just walking through the market with your kids arouses the inner creativity of the kids too! 

 Location of Katara Cultural Village can be found at www.rush360.qa by searching for Katara.

Eid at Katara - 2014

Katara Cultural Village is having spectacular fireworks starting from last night and will go on till this Tuesday 7th October 2014. (timings 7.30 pm to 11 pm). Location for Katar could be found at www.rush360.qa by seraching for "Katara".

Here are some pics! Enjoy!

Astronomy Exhibition at Katara - July 2014

Here is something for the whole family at Katara Cultural Village.

Astronomy Exhibition was going on throughout Ramadan at Katara with various family activities and tomorrow 31st July is the last day so don't miss it. Here are some details as to what is in store for you there.

Building 19
At Building 19 - Katara, from 7pm to 12 am there are two exhibitions going on.

The Qur'an and Astronomy Exhibition - 9am to 3pm and 7pm to 12 midnight
Here you will get to learn what Qur'an says about the Creation of the Universe and everything related to it. There is a short Documentary being featured where you can comfortably sit and watch and ponder with regard to this.

The Astrolabe Exhibition - 9am to 3pm and 7pm to 12 midnight

At the same Building 19, you can also see this exhibition featuring various ancient tools invented and used by Muslims to study the movements of the stars. There are many different kind of astrolabes displayed.

 

Visitors will also witness some elegant and neat Islamic Antique stuff.

Building 18

Solar System Exhibition - 9am to 3pm and 7pm to 12 midnight

At Building 18 - Katara, Solar System Exhibition captures the curiosity of the kids. You can experience the innovative presentation of our solar system along with little snippets about each planets. Walk through the orbit and find out the sizes of each planet.

Map of the Cosmos - 9am to 3pm and 7pm to 12 midnight

At the same building you will also see a huge Map of the Cosmos on the wall as well as on the floor and learn about the universe and the discovery of various galaxies along with constellations. 

Building 22
Galaxies Exhibition - 9am to 3.00pm and 7pm to 12 midnight
The beauty of the vast universe and pictures of the milky way and galaxies could be viewed here.

  

Astronomy Book Fair - 9am to 3pm and 7pm to 12 midnight

At the same Building 22, you will also see a variety of  books on Astronomy and a place to sit and read them. 

Katara Esplanade

Space Ship - 8pm to 12midnight

Here you will be able to experience the feeling of being in outer space!

Building 13

Family Workshop on World of Space and Science - 8pm

The whole family get to explore the outer space through imagination and creativity.

Boat Trip under the Stars - Katara Beach 10pm

You can take a trip with sailors into the open seas while using the stars for navigation.

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