Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Biennial 16

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
6 Febuary — 15 June 2025

Overview

Bait Al Shamsi Nights are back! Join workshops and meetups focused on music, skateboarding, still life drawing, photography, the history of Bait Obaid Al Shamsi and much more.
Designed for all ages and abilities, the programme takes place on Fridays, 11 November 2022 to 13 January 2023, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the heritage house Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square. This event is free and open to the public.

Workshops

Scavenger Hunt
Discover the history of Bait Obaid Al Shamsi

Date: Friday, 9 December 2022
Timings: 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
All ages
Languages: English and Arabic

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Participate in an exciting scavenger hunt as you learn the history of Bait Obaid Al Shamsi. Team up to discover facts about the building’s previous owners and the events that took place there. You will be provided with a list of hidden objects with different shapes and colours that you can find and use to sketch.

Story Time
Early Learning Art Programme

Date: Friday, 9 December 2022
Timings: 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
Ages: 2–5 (All toddlers should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.)
Languages: English and Arabic

Bring your toddlers for story time at Bait Al Shamsi Nights. A storyteller will offer an interactive reading session, engaging the children with puppets and toys as well as the stories themselves.



Registration

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