Museum Of Islamic Art, Dreama Orphan Care Center Celebrate Islamic Heritage, Creativity

Doha: The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), in collaboration with Dreama Orphan Care Center, recently wrapped up its inspiring event, Ceramics and Heritage: From the Aesthetics of Islamic Art to Contemporary Creativity. Held on 6 February 2025, this special event welcomed children from Dreama Orphan Care Center, marking a meaningful celebration of the approaching holy month of Ramadan. Designed to foster artistic awareness in the younger generation, the initiative offered these young minds an enriching opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty and depth of Islamic cultural and artistic heritage.

Shaika Nasser Al Nassr, Director of the Museum of Islamic Art, commented: "We're honoured to have joined hands with Dreama Orphan Care Center to offer the young generation a unique opportunity to develop their artistic skills, while learning about our shared Islamic heritage. By engaging children in an educational hands-on session, we provide them with the opportunity to not only sharpen their creativity, but to also gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural legacy that surrounds them. We hope this initiative has sparked in them a sense of curiosity and a connection with our Islamic history in a meaningful and inspiring way."

Throughout the event, children were introduced to the art of porcelain painting, where they had the opportunity to apply traditional Islamic motifs to ceramic and porcelain pieces, enhancing their creative skills. The experience was further enriched by an interactive "treasure hunt" within the Museum's galleries, enabling the children to explore the exhibits in a fun and engaging way.

Sheikha Najla bint Ahmed Al Thani, Executive Director of Dreama Orphan Care Center, stated:“The importance of this event for Dreama and its collaboration with MIA in developing the skills and talents of Dreama's children reaffirms the continuity of this partnership. I also take this opportunity to express my gratitude and appreciation to MIA for its support, as well as to artist Maria Al-Badr for her collaboration with Dreama in guiding the children to create Islamic artistic patterns and motifs. My heartfelt appreciation goes to all those involved in organising the programme.”

The event further strengthened the ongoing partnership between MIA and Dreama Orphan Care Center, highlighting the significance of educating children about Islamic art through an innovative and contemporary approach. Additionally, the event provided a platform to cultivate the children's creative talents while instilling values of patience and persistence as they worked through their artistic projects.

The event concluded with the presentation of certificates of appreciation and awards to the participants.

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