QATAR YEAR OF CULTURE - USA
Welcome to the 10th Edition of Qatar's Years of Culture Program
QATAR – USA
YEAR OF CULTURE 2021
BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN NATIONS
The Year of Culture Qatar – USA 2021 contains various events celebrating relations between the State of Qatar and the United States of America through cultural partnerships between American and Qatari organizations. These events and experiences will range from large scale eyecatching moments to educationally focused talks to cultural support of like-minded organizations throughout the year.
LATEST EVENTS
The astronomy convention “AstroCon21” returns to the Al Thuraya Planetarium in the Katara Cultural Village on October 8th and 9th,...
In partnership with The University of Arizona, the Qatar Foundation's Qur’anic Botanic Garden proudly presents the "Fostering Food Security ...
On the last episode of Swalif, U.S. Patent Agent Yasir Diab joins Hamad Al-Amari to discuss the role of intellectual...
As part of the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture, Cultural Fusion began in the Core Studio 2 class at VCUarts...
Swalif with Wendy Lesko: Youth Activism Swalif means “to chat” in the Qatari dialect. In this virtual series, Qatari social...
Date: Thursday, August 5, at 6:00 pm The United States Air Force has had a continuous musical presence across the world since its birth in 1947. Stationed...
In celebration of Olympic and Paralympic Day on June 23, this month’s topic will be on disability inclusion in sports...
This workshop will walk through the process of songwriting. Professional musicians will serve as guides, exploring popular music. Led by...
This month’s topic will be on “Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy” with Ahmad Ashkar, founder of Falafel Inc. and the Hult Prize...
This month’s topic will be on Arab-American month and campaigning for office with Rima Nashashibi. Ms Nashashibi is the Founder...
The U.S. Embassy in Doha invites current and emerging Qatari professional leaders in a variety of fields to cultivate lasting...
On April 6-7 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm each day, EducationUSA and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education...
The European Tour continues in Doha with the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters tournament at Education City Golf Course. Americans, Qataris,...
On March 3th 30th at 12 pm EST (8 PM Doha Time), the Qatar America Institute for Culture is hosting...
The U.S. AFCENT Band will visit Qatar Music Academy’s Takht class to create a jazz and Arab fusion piece featuring...
The U.S. AFCENT Band will host a clinic with the Qatar Music Academy’s Arab Music Ensemble. The one-hour exchange will...
This month’s topic will be on Water Conservation and Protection for International Water Day with Jose Saucedo, Director of the...
The Doha Film Institute is launching an online experience that encompasses masterclasses, talks, and screenings during the month of March....
The Qatar ExxonMobil Open is taking place at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex March 8-13. The international tournament...
In honor of International Women’s Day, Katara, Qatar Museums, and the U.S. Embassy will host a special webinar for International...
Qatar Total Open - Women's Tournament
A luncheon was hosted in celebration of the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture, which featured honorary guests, USQBC members, artists,...
This month's special guest is Dr. Nadine Kaslow, professor and vice chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences...
In celebration of Qatar National Sports Day, Qatar Foundation and QF's Ability Friendly group, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy,...
In celebration of the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture, W Doha Hotel & Residencies is hosting an art exhibition curated...
The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will inaugurate the Qatar-USA Year of culture with a public concert.
A series of virtual programs on hot topics, including the U.S. election system, mental health, media literacy, entrepreneurship, education in...
The U.S. Embassy in Doha invites current and emerging Qatari professional leaders in a variety of fields to cultivate lasting...
The U.S. Embassy in Doha invites current and emerging Qatari professional leaders in a variety of fields to cultivate lasting...
The Washington Spirit Women’s Soccer Team played a friendly match against the Qatar Women’s National Soccer team on Tuesday, December...
Canceled.
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra with French conductor Christophe Rousset.
WISH will convene its global community of french and international healthcare leaders for a fifth time in Doha.
Exhibition of artworks by photographer Girault de Prangey (1804-1892) from Qatar Museums collections.
In partnership with Qatar Green Buildings Council and the French universities and companies concerned.
Invitation of the National Jazz Orchestra and workshops with the Qatar Music Academy.
Selection of French animated films commissioned by the Clermont-Ferrand festival.
On October 17th and 18th, a Qatar-France e-Cup will take place for the first time.
Exhibition presenting the models of the eight Qatari stadiums designated to host the 2022 World Cup.
As part of the Qatar-France Year of Culture 2020, Qatar Museums highlights Ghada Al Khater.
Canceled.
Through a series of feature films in partnership with the Doha Film Institute.
Exhibition of the Franco-Moroccan Artist Yto Barrada.
With artworks coming from the Musée national Picasso-Paris collection.
Selection of feature films and short films produced by the DFI and co-financed by France at the Arab World Institute.
We have made the decision to cancel this event due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Event postponed. More information will be available soon.
We have made the decision to cancel this event due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Event postponed. More information will be available soon.
Event postponed. More information will be available soon.
Event postponed. More information will be available soon.
Event postponed. More information will be available soon.
Event postponed. More information will be available soon.
Event postponed. More information will be available soon.
Conference and Concert in partnership with Qatar Music Academy.
Come and discover the best musical moments which placed Paris at the heart of the global cultural stage from the...
Event postponed. More information will be available soon.
A panel discussion in partnership with HBKU.
Concert by Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra - Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé.
15 French luxury brands will be showcased.
“Our world is burning” Curator: Abdellah Karoum
Directed by Anca Damian
Supported by Doha Film Institute at Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival.
Highlights from the Museum’s French collection.
A multidisciplinary debate mixing Culture and Science.
Concert of French chamber music by Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (Fauré, Debussy).
Cutting-edge Qatari creation will be on display at the pioneering Design rendezvous in Paris, Maison & Objet.
The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will inaugurate the Qatar-France Year of Culture with an exclusive classical music concert.
French pavilion in partnership with FNAC, Qatar National Library, the Center for National Monuments and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France.
Fulbright is the most widely recognized and prestigious international exchange program in the world. The program—working with universities, schools, binational...
FEATURES
Meet Dana Al Fardan, Qatar’s only female contemporary composer!
Kindergarten students attending the Arabic Immersion Magnet School (AIMS) in Houston, Texas, create their own “supercharacters”
QATAR – US 2021 PHOTOGRAPHY EXCHANGE Photography has the incredible power of touching the hearts of people of all nationalities, languages, and ages. The Years of Culture photography exchange is
To celebrate the Qatar-USA Year of Culture, we are calling on artists to create digital artwork that brings the two cultures together. We invite you to create a digital work of art
IN-Q GIFT SHOP
BY QATAR MUSEUMS
Qatar Museums is committed to instigating Qatar’s future generation of arts, heritage and museum professionals – nurturing artistic talent, creating opportunities and developing the skills to service Qatar’s emerging art economy.
IN-Q is a key stakeholder behind Qatar Museums’ delivery of this commitment, creating commercial opportunities for young artists, designers and entrepreneurs; and engaging Qatar Museums’ audiences through merchandise, publications and its e-shop.
Art & Photography
Film
Health & Education
Fashion & Design
Food
Tech & Sustainability
Music
Sports
Art & Photography
Qatar is the centre for significant exhibitions that delve deep into the history of art, while the United States is at the foreground of new and emerging contemporary art. The 2021 program aims to create a rich and thoughtful exchange between prominent art institutions in Qatar and the US while showcasing both countries' unique art and photography styles through programs and exhibitions.
Film
Qatar boasts a vibrant filmmaking industry supported by robust initiatives and institutions. In the United States, Hollywood has become a larger than life symbol of the entertainment business. In partnership with the Doha Film Institute (DFI), the program will showcase the rich film backgrounds of both countries through drive-in cinema and other cultural exchanges.
Health & Education
Through forum discussions moderated by prominent hosts with informed panelists, we will explore the unique health and education landscapes of both Qatar and United States.
Fashion & Design
The United States is the home of many world-renowned designers and fashion houses. Through partnerships with US and Qatari institutions throughout the year, the program will create exchange opportunities highlighting the beauty of Qatari textiles and craftsmanship. A spotlight on Qatar and the US's unique fashions will showcase the rich cultural history of each country.
Food
As a melting pot of cultures and cuisines, there is no doubt that the US has been inspired by Qatar and middle Eastern gourmet traditions and flavors. Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture will allow both countries to further explore native ingredients and original dishes.
Tech & Sustainability
Qatar and the US both have powerful existing tech and sustainability programs from which the other nation can benefit from. With planned lectures, forums, and events during the Qatar - USA 2021 Year of Culture, both countries will learn from one another regarding the advancements of technology and research that will benefit many generations to come.
Music
As each country has exhibited profound musical legacies through the centuries, Qatar and the US will explore their history of utilizing music and theater to connect through shared emotion. With planned performances from the Qatar and US orchestras, audiences will enjoy live-streamed events in both countries.
Sports
With sports being an essential cornerstone of Qatar and the US, both countries are looking forward to exploring their similar interests. As Qatar prepares for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the US is excited to explore football and share their love of car racing. With both countries having a rich tradition of horse breeding, Qatar and the US are eager to explore the similarities between the two cultures.
