(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Budding artists will have the opportunity to work with local artists at Qatar Museums (QM)'s Youth Summer Residency programme, which returns this summer.
Participants, specifically those chosen based on their participation at the annual Ministry of Education art exhibition which was hosted at the Fire Station, will also get the chance to experience the burgeoning art scene in Qatar and hone their skills.
The mentorship is based on the Fire Station's 'Artist in Residency concept, which has proven successful for the growing number of emerging artists Qatari and non-Qatari who have gone through the programme.
The Youth Summer Residency aims to similarly encourage young artists to explore art and develop their skills.
The student mentorship takes place until August 30.
The budding young student artists will receive mentorship and guidance daily, discuss art with established artists in the community, and visit museums and galleries to reflect upon and take inspiration from other artists' work.
Following the completion of the programme, participants will have a chance to exhibit their works at an exhibition hosted at the Fire Station, which will last until the end of the year.
To support the initiative, the Fire Station has called on artists from Qatar to become mentors for this year's talented group of students.
'As a hub for the country's young artists, the Fire Station aims to always be a source of support and inspiration for future generations of creative talent. The Youth Summer Residency is an abridged version of our prestigious Artist in Residence programme, Fire Station director Khalifa al-Obaidly said.
'Through it, Qatar's aspiring young artists will find inspiration, hone their skills and interact with peers in an enriching and creative space. We are looking forward to seeing the resulting exhibition of this year's edition, he added.
The Fire Station is committed to supporting the next generation of passionate artists through initiatives like the Youth Summer Residency, which is just one of the various steps QM undertakes to nurture and develop the country's young creatives.
By identifying and developing artistic talent early in an artist's career, QM aims to broaden the base of talent in Qatar, contributing towards the cultural goals set out in Qatar National Vision 2030.
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