Connect with Qatar’s Cultural Life

In October 2025, Qatar Creates – the dynamic platform for arts and culture in Qatar – launches its membership programme
Moon (Light Pink) by Jeff Koons, 1995-2000. Photo: Rik Van Lent. Artwork: Jeff Koons. © Qatar Museums

It provides exclusive access to events and programmes across the Qatar Museums portfolio and beyond – which includes the National Museum of Qatar, the Museum of Islamic Art, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art and the 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum, as well as cultural hubs including Liwan Design Studios and Labs, M7 and Fire Station.

Benefits of membership include private exhibition tours with renowned curators; behind-the-scenes museum encounters; exclusive cultural performances; access to gala evenings; intimate encounters with international artists and thought leaders, and much more.

The programme has multiple tiers, including the entry-level Insider and Explorer, designed for individuals and families, respectively, Seeker for students and Catalyst, which is aimed at creatives, educators and makers. A step up from these is Patron, which is for those who see cultural leadership as both a privilege and a responsibility. It represents more than premium cultural access and offers the opportunity to stand among Qatar’s recognised cultural leaders and help define the country’s influence on the global stage. To become a Patron is to affirm that culture transcends borders and that engaging with it connects us to a global community of cultural discovery. For those accustomed to shaping narratives in business, art and society this is an invitation to join our journey.

During Art Basel Paris, Qatar Creates will also be presenting a programme called From Paris to Doha and Beyond. This will be a private gathering in the Qatar Lounge at the Grand Palais, which will offer collectors and patrons an exclusive preview of what is next for the cultural landscape in Doha. Guests will also hear from a leading voice in the Middle Eastern art world. This will be the only opportunity to preview and enroll in the membership programme ahead of its official launch in Doha.

To learn more, visit qacreates.com.

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