Muscat:Bilarab bin Haitham Initiatives, in collaboration with the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, has announced the organization of the fifth edition of the Muscat Art Exhibition 2026. The event will take place from October 28 to 30 at the exhibition hall.
According to Oman News Agency, this partnership is part of the Initiatives' ongoing mission to empower individuals, enhance creativity, and inspire innovation. The initiative, which began with a focus on architecture, now includes visual arts, emphasizing its connection to the identity of both place and people.
The exhibition aims to support artists, showcase their work, and make art accessible to various segments of society. It also seeks to create a space for dialogue among artists, architects, and designers, thereby strengthening the presence of arts in Oman's cultural landscape.
Eng. Iyad Al Rowas, a representative of the Initiatives, mentioned that the exhibition highlights the importance of celebrating humans as the core of creativity. It provides a platform for expanding inspiration and showcasing the participants' creative outputs.
Said Al Shanfari, CEO of Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, expressed his enthusiasm for partnering with Bilarab bin Haitham Initiatives. He noted that the exhibition enriches the experience by highlighting the artistic diversity and offering the public an opportunity to explore various artistic and cultural experiences.
This year's exhibition will feature over 300 artists and will be open to the public daily from 200 PM to 1000 PM over the three days. The Initiatives will have a dedicated pavilion exhibiting selected paintings, each narrating a unique story that reflects the unified nature of creativity despite differing languages and pathways.
Bilarab bin Haitham Initiatives, established in 2022, is a leading cultural and societal organization focused on empowering Omani individuals. It started with the Bilarab bin Haitham Award for Architectural Design, under the royal patronage of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and the supervision of HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, aiming to support youth, innovation, and enrich cultural and creative fields.
