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Liwan Design Studios and Labs, in Collaboration with Qatar Tennis Federation, Announce Open Call for Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2025 Poster Design Competition

6 October 2024

The competition is open to all Qatar-based artists to showcase their creative talents to an international audience

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Liwan Design Studios and Labs, in partnership with the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF), has announced the launch of the inaugural Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2025 Poster Design Competition. This prestigious competition, which commemorates the Qatar ExxonMobil Open’s recent elevation from an ATP 250 to ATP 500 tournament, invites artists and Qatar-based designers to create the official poster for the upcoming event, set to take place from February 09, 2025.

Under the theme of capturing the unique spirit and rich history of the Qatar Open Tennis Tournament, which has been a consistent highlight in the international tennis circuit for over 30 years, the competition aims to provide artists an opportunity to reflect the country’s vibrant cultural heritage and bring it to an international audience. The winning design will be featured prominently in promoting the tournament and integrated into various merchandising efforts.

Aisha Bint Nasser Al Sowaidi, Director of Liwan Design Studios and Labs, said: "We are delighted to join hands with QTF to provide local creatives the opportunity to showcase their talent on a platform like the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. Collaborating with QTF on this competition goes in line with our commitment in connecting our community with special opportunities to showcase their creative talent. This international competition not only serves as a platform to support our creatives to reach new heights, but also aims to foster a greater appreciation for the sport and its significance within our cultural community in Qatar.”

The Qatar ExxonMobil Open, which began in 1993, has hosted some of the world’s top tennis stars, from Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg to Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. With the tournament’s elevation to ATP 500 status, Liwan’s collaboration with QTF is set to provide an exciting opportunity for local artists to gain international exposure.

Speaking on behalf of the Qatar Tennis Federation, Secretary General Mr. Tariq Zainal expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative: “This competition celebrates a new chapter in the history of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. The elevation to an ATP 500 tournament is a testament to Qatar’s growing stature in the international tennis community. Through this collaboration with Liwan Design Studios and Labs, we not only aim to celebrate this achievement but also support our local artists in showcasing their unique interpretations of this prestigious event. We look forward to seeing how participants capture the essence of the tournament and reflect the cultural pride of Qatar through their creative expressions. With the tournament’s elevated status, the winning artist will gain invaluable global exposure on an ATP stage, reaching audiences far beyond our region.”

The Qatar Tennis Federation is presenting the Winner Prize of 10,000 QAR to the winning artist as recognition of their creative contribution.

Competition Details

Eligibility:Open to all Qatari and Qatar-based artists

Theme: Designs should capture the spirit and history of the Qatar Open while reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Qatar.

Format:Submissions must be in high-resolution digital format suitable for printing.

Deadline:All entries must be submitted by November 17, 2024.

Located in a historic mid-century building in downtown Msheireb, Liwan Design Studios and Labs offers a unique space committed to supporting and connecting Qatar’s burgeoning creative community. Liwan is housed in an imaginatively repurposed historic building that was the first officially recognised school for girls in Qatar, founded by education pioneer Amna Mahmoud Al Jaida.

Artists interested in participating can submit their designs via email to liwanbookings@qm.org.qa or through the website at liwan.org.qa by the submission deadline. Please include your name, contact information, and a brief description of your design concept.

For more information , please visit www.liwan.org.qa or contact them directly at liwanbookings@qm.org.qa.

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About Qatar Museums

Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, provides authentic and inspiring cultural experiences through a growing network of museums, heritage sites, festivals, public art installations, and programmes. QM preserves and expands the nation’s cultural offerings, sharing art and culture from Qatar, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region with the world and enriching the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors.

Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and led by its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, QM has made Qatar a vibrant centre for the arts, culture, and education in the Middle East and beyond. QM is integral to the goal of developing an innovative, diverse, and progressive nation, bringing people together to ignite new thinking, spark critical cultural conversations, and amplify the voices of Qatar’s people. Since its founding in 2005, QM has overseen the development of museums and festivals including the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and MIA Park, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the National Museum of Qatar (NMOQ), 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, QM Gallery Al Riwaq, QM Gallery Katara, the Tasweer Qatar Photo Festival, and Design Doha. Future projects include Dadu: Children’s Museum of Qatar, Art Mill Museum, Qatar Auto Museum and the Lusail Museum.

Through its newly created Creative Hub, QM also initiates and supports projects—such as the Fire Station Artist in Residence, the Tasweer Qatar Photo Festival, M7, the creative hub for innovation, fashion and design, and Liwan Design Studios and Labs —that nurture artistic talent and create opportunities to build a strong and sustainable cultural infrastructure.

Animating everything that Qatar Museums does is an authentic connection to Qatar and its heritage, a steadfast commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, and a belief in creating value through invention. For more information visit https://qm.org.qa.

About Liwan Design Studios and Labs

Located in a historic mid-century building in downtown Msheireb, Liwan Design Studios and Labs offers a unique space committed to supporting and connecting Qatar's burgeoning creative community. Liwan is housed in an imaginatively repurposed historic building that was the first officially recognised school for girls in Qatar, founded by education pioneer Amna Mahmoud Al Jaida. The original school, named Banat El Doha, opened in the late 1950s, and over the years it was renamed Umm Almo'mneen Primary School.

Led by multidisciplinary Qatari designer Aisha Bint Nasser Al Sowaidi as its Director, Liwan provides the designers who join as members with state-of-the-art labs for pottery, leatherworking, digital photography and prototyping, as well as private and shared studios, giving them the resources needed to advance their work.

FIND QM ONLINE:

Qatar Museums

X:@Qatar_Museums | Instagram:@Qatar_Museums | Facebook:@QatarMuseums

Liwan Design Studios and Labs

Instagram:@liwan.qa

Email: liwanbookings@qm.org.qa

Website:https://liwan.org.qa/en/

About Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF)

Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF) is the governing body for professional Tennis in Qatar. The mission of QTF is to provide young Qatari tennis players the best resources and opportunities available to reach their maximum potential and compete in renowned tennis tournaments locally, regionally and internationally.

Qatar Tennis Federation operates all of the Qatar national representative tennis sides, including the Qatar national men's team, the Qatar national women's tennis team and youth sides as well. QTF is also responsible for organising and hosting all types of tennis tournaments in Qatar.

About ATP Qatar Open

The Qatar Open, currently known as the Qatar ExxonMobil Open for sponsorship reasons, is a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It has been part of the ATP Tour 250 series of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour. It is held annually in January at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha, Qatar, since 1993. From 2025, this tournament will be upgraded to an ATP 500 level event.

FIND QTF ONLINE:

X:@QatarTennis | Instagram: @qatartennis | Facebook: @QatarTennis

QM CONTACT DETAILS:

Hanan Saif

hsaif@qm.org.qa

+974 3332 2829

Wasay Mir

wasaym@qm.org.qa

+974 3319 5504

QTF CONTACT DETAILS:

TEL:+974 44409666

+974 44409612

Email: reception@qatartennis.org

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