The Katara Art Center (KAC) is one of Doha’s most prestigious modern and contemporary art galleries. Housed within the vast Katara Art Village, it is a huge gallery space where artists show off a range of approaches to art and design, from the contemporary to the unconventional. Visit the Katara Art Center to gain deeper insights into the Arab region through the artists’ works.
The gallery space covers a staggering 10,000 square feet (1,000 square meters) of space. You’ll find a huge variety in the exhibitions held here. The gallery was designed to help local up-and-coming artists find a platform in which to showcase their works to the public. With Qatar well inserted onto the arts and culture map of the Middle East, the gallery plays a pivotal role. Be sure to check the official website to see which exhibitions will be on during your stay in Doha.
In addition to its exhibitions, the Katara Art Gallery is also a place where all artists can share ideas. The site regularly host talks and classes. Contact the gallery for the schedule of events, which include workshops on clay sculpture, recycled art and brush calligraphy, among many wide-ranging topics.
When you have exhausted the exhibitions in the gallery, spend the rest of the day exploring the Katara Cultural Village, where you’ll find quaint alleys filled with artists’ shops, a Greco-Roman amphitheater, the Arab Postal Stamp Museum and numerous cozy cafés. With access to a lovely sandy beach, it is easy to relax here for an entire day or more.
The Katara Art Gallery is located on the northeastern side of the Katara Amphitheater in the Katara Cultural Village. Travel here in 20 minutes from the city center by taxi. The gallery is open daily, with shorter hours on Fridays. Be sure to ask for times and dates of specific exhibitions.
