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Cultural Enrichment

Representatives from Embassy of Qatar in Washington, DC, Qatar Foundation, Qatar Museums & QAIC. From left to right: H. Al-Jaber, Sh. A. Al-Thani, K. Al-Hamadi, Dr. H. Al-Muftah, H. Mosawi, A. Al-Attiya, F Al-Dosari, and A. Al-Khayareen.

QAIC partner DIY Scent Studio providing a fragrance demonstration as part of QAIC’s Seasonal Social series.

At QAIC, we believe that culture is something best understood when it is experienced rather than taught. This is why we aim to continually provide in-person and virtual cultural experiences and exchanges, whether they are private events for our members or events open to the public, such as performing art concerts, culinary workshops, and salon dinners. Our goal is for our guests to fully immerse themselves in a fun and engaging environment

On May 14, 2021 the DC community was invited to the institute to experience the intersectionality for the appreciation of art and the launch of QAIC’s newest initiative: the Perfumery Museum. In keeping up with our pursuits of convening communities and celebrating culture, the QAIC Seasonal Social events are festivities to share cross-cultural appreciations through food, film, music, performances, and various forms of classic and contemporary art. The spring Seasonal Social was an experience for all senses as guests were able to taste, smell, hear, and see many forms of art relevant to the Arab and Islamic worlds. Over 70 attendees enjoyed savory and popular tastes of the Arab world, like karak, a flavorful tea made from rich spices originating from South Asia, and chapati, a crêpe-like flat bread also originating from the South Asian region that is popular in countries of the Arabian Peninsula like Qatar. For the duration of the event, our guests were enchanted by different forms of entertainment, like Arabian music played by a live violinist or a live painting of a skyline which combined the architectural landmarks from Doha and various American cities. Lastly, in honor of the opening of the Perfumery Museum, guests were able to set sit in on a live demonstration on how to create a fragrance.

Multimedia Products

As part of ongoing efforts to stay connected with our network and provide engaging content, QAIC produces a variety of multimedia content that delivers culture directly to your email inbox. Launched last year, our A2Q (America to Qatar) Magazine spans the work of artists and insights from experts from the U.S., Qatar, and the Arab & Islamic worlds. Four issues were published in 2021, serving diverse perspectives in art and culture in alignment with QAIC’s monthly themes. A2Q addresses its subject matter with the aim of bridging barriers and cultivating understanding.

At QAIC, we strive to immerse our audience through monthly newsletters to build relationships and maintain connections with existing subscribers. Every newsletter announces valuable updates about new and current partnerships, upcoming activities, exhibitions, events and ways to engage with QAIC through our scholarly opportunities and sponsorship program. Monthly newsletters are a cost-effective method to circulate and raise awareness by painting the bigger picture to our audience, partners, sponsors, members, prospects and beyond.