March 14, 9:00 PM

Aswar Art Centre proudly presents “Womanity,” a group exhibition in celebration of International Women’s Day. Opening on 14 March, the exhibition brings together distinguished artists: Dr. Najat Makki, Dina Mattar, Mona Alkhaja, Salma Al Marri, Dr. Karima Al Shomely, Majida Nasreddin, Dr. Dalel Smari, and Bana Safar.

Curated by Dr. Noha Farran, the exhibition explores diverse artistic expressions that celebrate the strength, vision, and creative spirit of women.

We look forward to welcoming you.

February 21–22, 2026, 9:00 – 11:00 PM

Join sculptor Dr. Mehrez El Louz at Aswar Art Center for a professional hands-on workshop focused on creating a ceramic sculpture using the coil building (colombin) technique.

February 14, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Aswar Art Center presents an artist talk with Palestinian artist Mohammed Al Hawajri titled:“Lived Reality and Art”. The session highlights key moments in Al Hawajri’s artistic journey, exploring the evolution of his visual and conceptual practice in relation to lived experience.

An open discussion will follow, inviting audience engagement on art and its social and cultural contexts.

February 7, 2026, 6:00 pm

Aswar Art Centre cordially invites you to attend the opening of the solo exhibition by artist Mohammed Al Hawajri, titled:“The Place Is Not a Still Life”

The exhibition presents the artist’s latest work, produced in Sharjah, and marks a new stage in his artistic practice. Developed within an open cultural environment, the works explore and reframe the relationship between personal experience and collective memory.

January 31 – February 1, 2026

Aswar Art Center invites you to a two-day professional portrait workshop led by artist and academic Mohamed Hussein, combining theory and hands-on practice.

✨ Key Focus:* Professional portrait techniques• Facial anatomy and aesthetics• Direct artist guidance.

✨ASWAR Exhibition Extended Until 5 February 2026✨

ASWAR Art Centre is pleased to announce that its inaugural exhibition has been extended until 5 February 2026 and remains on view at the centre.

The exhibition features works by the artists:Abdulrahim Salem, Najat Makki, Jassim Rabih, Thaier Helal, Muatasim Al Koubaisy, and Mehrez Ellouz.

Visitors are invited to collect a complimentary exhibition catalogue, featuring artist interviews, highlights of their artworks, and detailed information about ASWAR Art Centre, its programs, and upcoming events.Reserve your complimentary tour of the inaugural exhibition at ASWAR Art Centre, featuring the innovative works of six groundbreaking artists.

In partnership with the Thinking Art Foundation, ASWAR is delighted to present its inaugural publication titled "The Rise of a Creative Hub."

Guests are encouraged to collect a free copy, which includes insights into our first exhibition, interviews with featured artists, highlights of their extraordinary works, and important information about ASWAR Art Centre, as well as details on our various programs and future events.