The National Council for Arts convened under the presidency of its Chairman Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa.
Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa praised the artistic movement in the Kingdom of Bahrain thanks to the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He expressed thanks and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for patronizing the opening ceremony of the 49th edition of Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition. He praised the distinguished collection of artworks made by Bahraini fine artists, which were displayed in the exhibition.
The Chairman of the National Council for Arts commended the government’s support, which helped develop the artists’ skills and boost their creativity. He pointed out that the next edition of the exhibition will display artistic works that reflect the richness of the Bahraini artistic production and epitomize the civilizational and cultural image of the kingdom of Bahrain.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved after discussion. Then, the council spotlighted the future plan for “Art for Peace” function. A briefing was given by the committee in charge of the event, stressing the role of the council in coordinating between the organisers and the competent parties.
The meeting also spotlighted the outcome of the meetings between the committee assigned by the council and the media department at the Ministry of Information regarding the “intellectual property rights”.
The National Council for Arts Chairman affirmed the Bahraini artists’ pride in their national identity and inherent heritage, describing it as the catalyst of creativity. He pointed out the significance of participating in Japan Expo 2025 by motivating artists to take part with an artistic work that showcases their innovative capabilities.
Source: Bahrain News Agency