Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar

Bachelor of Fine Arts | Painting + Printmaking 

Art Week at VCUarts Qatar 

Date: November 10 – 14, 2024  

Location: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, Doha  

Admission: Free (Registration required for certain events)

Join us for the inaugural Painting + Printmaking Art Week at VCUarts Qatar, a vibrant celebration of creativity and artistic exploration that invites you to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of contemporary art. This week-long event is not merely a showcase; it is a multifaceted dialogue designed to inspire, challenge, and engage both the local and global community. Organized by the dedicated Painting + Printmaking (PAPR) team—comprised of esteemed faculty, accomplished alumni, and innovative students—Art Week presents an exciting lineup of activities, including artist talks, hands-on workshops, intimate studio visits, and thought-provoking exhibitions.

A highlight of the week will be the first international panel discussion, “Advice for Young Artists,” featuring distinguished guests and leaders in the arts, including Wafaa Bilal, Alia Al-Senussi, Reem Al-Thani, Zeina Arida, and others. This panel will provide invaluable insights into navigating the complex landscape of the art world, offering guidance to emerging artists as they forge their paths. Each event is an opportunity to foster connections, provoke critical conversations, and illuminate the transformative power of art.

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The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting + Printmaking (PAPR) at VCUarts Qatar empowers aspiring artists with essential skills for professional success through experimentation and critical inquiry. Students cultivate diverse portfolios while engaging in multidisciplinary practices across various media, including painting, drawing, and sculpture.

Our innovative curriculum promotes collaboration within a vibrant community of artists and scholars supported by a distinguished international faculty. We host public programs, lectures, and Art Week to connect with the community, alongside an international art auction that showcases emerging talents. Our internship program links students to leading cultural institutions, and the EMERGE Artist Residency supports alumni in advancing their artistic practices.

PAPR international faculty and visiting artists and  scholars include: Dr. Aissa Deebi, Peter Welz, Rola Khayyat, Hana Al Saddi, Michael Perrone, Khalifa Al-Obaidli, Dr. Bahaa Abu Daya, Natalia Mejia Murillo, Khaled Hafez, Nadia Al Kabbi Linke, Oraib Tuqan, Alia Al Sinuses, Zeina Al Arida, Noah Simblist, Patrice Helmar, Nedim Kufi, Maryam Wahid, Brook Enman, Wafaa Bilal and Sebastian Betancur Montoya

VCUarts Qatar was established in 1998 through a partnership with Qatar Foundation and is the international branch campus of Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts, a top-ranked art and design school in Richmond, Virginia, in the United States.

VCUarts Qatar is celebrating a fruitful 25-year alliance between VCU and Qatar Foundation that underscores the commitment of each institution to excellence, inquiry, discovery, and innovation in a global setting.

VCUarts Qatar offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in kinetic imaging, graphic design, interior design, and painting and printmaking, a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in design. A vibrant community with global reach, VCUarts Qatar promises to instill in students a lifelong passion for education and the arts.

The application deadline for fall 2025 is January 15. Apply now.