Overview
There has been a concerted effort by the UAE government to promote arts and culture in the region. The Maraya Art Center in Sharjah is one of the many positive steps taken to promote the growth of arts and culture in the city. For art lovers, places like Jameel Arts Center and Maraya Art Center are a source of joy and satisfaction. Many artisans visit these places to learn about cultural heritage and to appreciate modern art by local and foreign artists. This blog is a complete guide to Maraya Art Center, a place for artists and cultural vultures of Sharjah. Since its opening in 2006, the Maraya Art Center has become a center for Sharjah cultural activities. It offers a variety of community outreach programs including workshops, lectures, lectures and art-related programs. Various branches have been built under the banner of Maraya Art Center such as The Maraya Art Gallery, 1971 Design Space, Maraya Art Park, Maraya Residencies, Jedariya and Maraya Project Space. Maraya Art Center offers a platform for regional and international art projects. A comprehensive list of art collections has been submitted over the past thirteen years through working with various institutions and organizing art exhibitions, open calls and live exchange programs. The Maraya Art Center has played a major role in highlighting the interests of UAE-based artists. It has given them a sense of direction and in many ways, a foundation on which to build.
DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE ART PARK
Maraya Art Park, which attracts the most visitors is divided into various categories. These include Sculptures Park, and Children’s Park.
Sculptures Park
Located on the Al Majaz Waterfront, the park showcases projects from international artists. It’s a great place for local and international artists to meet and art lovers enjoy some beautiful pieces.
Children’s Art Park
Often an interest in the arts begins at an early age. Children’s Art Park works to introduce the art world to children through collaborative, sculptural and educational activities. The idea is to start early so that their interest can grow over time.
Jedariya project
This is a step in the art of street art where the organization, along with the help of the city’s youth, aims to decorate the streets of this magnificent wonder. It gives young people the opportunity to express their views of the city.
1971-Design Space
The Space Design of 1971 is a dedicated place to showcase and talk about all forms of modern architecture. These conversations can be linked to works of art, furniture, design that works with new technologies. In 1971 Design Space hosted exhibitions and other public programs. Various art courses are also held here, of which you can be a part. If you are interested in these workshops, you can visit the official website for more details. The relaxed vibe of the center attracts many visitors, who always stay at Jones the Grocer cafe located here.
EVENTS
A large number of people attend the Maraya Art Center Exhibitions. There are many workshops, activities, discussions, and other activities that give Sharjah citizens happiness. The following are the upcoming events at the Maraya Art Center.
GEO Earth and its elements
Design Space presents its first ‘GEO’ institutional exhibition in Sharjah. It is a Dubai-based Ceramist work based on Michael Rice and talks about the importance of Mother Earth. The new experimental work is based on clay and the concept is to emphasize their flexibility in light. Date: 23 February 2019 to 10 August 2019. Time: 08:30 pm continued. Location: 1971 Design Space, The Flag Island, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Tashweesh: The Sound of Things
Tawhweesh: Material Noise is one of the most famous exhibitions of Maraya Art Center. With its partner UAE Unlimited, this annual show showcases the work of UAE-based artists. This year, she is hosted by Maraya Art Center curator Laura Metzler. The exhibition reflects the culture of everyday material. Date: 2 March 2019 to 24 August 2019. Time: 10:00 am to 07:00 pm. Location: Maraya Art Center, Sharjah
ART TIME PUBLICATIONS
Maraya Art Center also has a variety of books that record the most amazing work from previous exhibitions. The selected list of those books includes Islamopolitan, Timo Nasseri, All Books To All Stars and Once upon A Time: Hadiqat Al Umma. All of the above publications are available for viewing on the official website.
Centre Location
The Maraya Arts Center is located in Al Qasba, Al Taawun Road, Sharjah, in the center of one of the busiest places in the area.How to get>Please call + 971-6-556-6555 for any questions or queries you may have.
Time
From Saturday to Thursday, Maraya Art Center time hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. The opening time of Maraya Art Center is Friday from 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm. For art lovers who live in the cultural capital of the UAE or who will be visiting Sharjah soon, the Maraya Art Center should be in the visiting category. If you enjoy exploring such cultural sites you can also enjoy a trip to the Sharjah Archeology Museum. There are also many other Sharjah heritage sites, culturally and art lovers.