Chapter 3 of 5 · Midad programme
Chapter Three: From Dialogue to Impact
Meetings with artists that turn conversation into change in your practice.
2 workshops · Tuesday 17 November – Thursday 3 December
The whole chapter
215 SAR
instead of 240 SAR for the workshops separately
You can also book any workshop on its own, at its own price.Secure checkout on Salla: mada, Apple Pay, Tamara
Workshops in this chapter
Me and the Fifteen Artists
Ahmad Haddad
Tuesday 17 November · 19:30 – 21:30 · Beit Al-Thaqafa
15 artists, 1 guest, and every artwork made in the very moment of listening.
150 SAR- From Chapter 2Held during this chapter; not included in its price.
The Art Director's Eye
Ahmad Salam
Sunday 22 November · 19:30 – 22:30 · Beit Al-Thaqafa
How the elements of artwork coalesce into a single cohesive visual direction.
150 SARBook - From Chapter 2Held during this chapter; not included in its price.
Imagination in Saudi Cultural Practice
Hafsa Al-Khudairi
Tuesday 24 November · 19:30 – 21:30 · Beit Al-Thaqafa
Exercises that turn imagination from a passing thought into actionable artistic material.
150 SARBook - From Chapter 2Held during this chapter; not included in its price.
Drawing as a Way of Seeing
Hudaifa Hijazi
Thursday 26 November · 19:30 – 21:30 · Beit Al-Thaqafa
Drawing as a tool for observation and thought, not just technical skill.
300 SARBook - From Chapter 4Held during this chapter; not included in its price.
Art Supply Exchange
Haddad Studio
Saturday 28 November · 16:30 – 20:30 · Beit Al-Thaqafa
Bring your art tools, exchange them with others—an open day for everyone.
30 SARBook - From Chapter 4Held during this chapter; not included in its price.
Who Are You as Raw Material?
Roa Sahaf
Saturday 28 November · 17:30 – 19:30 · Beit Al-Thaqafa
A mask or self-portrait from materials that feel like you.
190 SARBook One Story, Two Hundred Artists
Ahmad Haddad
Thursday 3 December · 19:30 – 22:00 · Beit Al-Thaqafa
300 practitioners, one theme, and a group exhibition gathering all responses.
90 SAR
Facilitators
Ahmad Haddad
Artist and researcher, founder of Haddad Studio
A Saudi artist and researcher, and the founder of Haddad Studio, an artist-led studio and residency in the JAX area, Diriyah. His background spans landscape architecture, psychology, and marketing. He trained at Heartline Paris and co-founded Abaad Community.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a chapter, the full programme and the Development Track?
A chapter: a set of workshops on one theme.
The full programme: all five chapters and their nineteen workshops, at 15% off the total of the workshops.
The Development Track: the full programme, plus studio hours, weekly follow-up with the curator, and priority in the final exhibition.
Does booking a workshop or a chapter include using the studio?
A single workshop or a single chapter does not include the studio. The workspace at Haddad Studio is open to Development Track members; anyone else can book a package of hours on the Spaces page.
Are materials included?
Workshops include the materials used for experimenting during the session. Materials for producing your own work are your own.
Where are the workshops held? Is there parking?
Workshops are held at Bait Al-Thaqafa in Riyadh, and parking is available. We send directions with your booking confirmation.
What language are the workshops in?
Workshops are run mainly in Arabic, and we can translate into English when needed.
What happens after I pay?
You receive a booking confirmation, then we add you to the WhatsApp group for your workshop or chapter.
Can I get a refund?
You can cancel for a refund, or move your booking to another date or another person, up to 72 hours before the date. This applies to workshops, space hire and Dialogue & Paint. There is no refund if you do not attend.
If the studio cancels or postpones a workshop, we refund you, keep the amount as credit for another workshop, or move your booking to another date or another person, depending on the workshop.