About Skillfest

Qatar's Premier Arts and Culture Festival

Join us for SkillFest 2024, an four-week celebration of creativity, culture, and community set across Qatar's most iconic venues: Place Vendôme, Mall of Qatar, Msheireb Galleria, and West Walk. Discover a world where arts, crafts, and Qatar's rich marine heritage converge in spectacular pavilions designed to inspire and educate.

Our Story

SkillFest 

Is envisioned as a celebration of Qatar's rich talents, cultural heritage, environment, and creativity. This vibrant festival, spanning four weeks, takes place annually at some of the most iconic venues across Qatar.
In its inaugural edition, SkillFest will be hosted at Msheireb Galleria, Place Vendôme, Mall of Qatar, and West Walk. Each venue will be transformed into a hub of artistic and educational activity, offering visitors a glimpse into the local traditions and modern innovations that shape Qatari culture.

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Our Mission

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Skillfest Mission

  • Showcase Local Talent: Showcase and highlight artists, artisans, and performers, offering them a stage to present their creations to a broader audience.
  • Educate and Inspire: Offer workshops, masterclasses, exhibitions, and performances that engage the community and cultivate a greater appreciation for the arts.
  • Promote Cultural Exchange: Establish a platform for cultural dialogue and exchange, enhancing the local community and visitors alike with diverse artistic expressions.
  • Support Sustainable Practices: Encourage sustainable and environmentally friendly practices within the arts community, reflecting Qatar’s commitment to sustainability.

Our Values

  • Community: At the heart of SkillFest is our commitment to the Qatari community—celebrating its diversity, spirit, and heritage.

  • Creativity: SkillFest embraces creativity as a catalyst for positive change and innovation, showcasing the boundless potential of human imagination.

  • Collaboration: By bringing together artists, craftsmen, educational institutions, and the public, SkillFest creates a festival that belongs to everyone, thriving on the power of collaboration.

  • Education: Through our interactive workshops and master classes, SkillFest aspires to ignite curiosity and cultivate a lifelong passion for learning and artistic pursuits.

Our Partners & Sponsors

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 Main Sponsor 
Qatar Tourism

SkillFest is proudly brought to you by Qatar Tourism, underscoring its commitment to enriching Qatar's cultural tapestry and positioning it as a premier global destination. Their support enables a wide range of activities, ensuring the establishment of SkillFest as a cornerstone event in the cultural calendar.

Organizers

SkillFest comes to life through collaboration with many esteemed cultural, educational, and governmental organizations, each contributing their expertise to curate a festival that honors Qatar's rich heritage and fosters creativity for future generations.

Strategic Partners

Our strategic partners extend SkillFest's reach and play an essential role in enhancing the visitor experience during our inaugural edition, ensuring a memorable event that sets a strong foundation for future editions.

Heenat Salma Farm

Heenat Salma Farm, in Doha, is a multifaceted project of the  Caravane Earth Foundation dedicated to hospitality, regenerative agriculture, educational and cultural initiatives, traditional architecture and community development.

Dar Salma

Heenat Salma Farm, in Doha, is a multifaceted project of the  Caravane Earth Foundation dedicated to hospitality, regenerative agriculture, educational and cultural initiatives, traditional architecture and community development.

Bluribbon Corporate
BLURIBBON DESIGN ATELIER is a wide and multidisciplinary agency focusing an approach to interior design languages, strategies and research. It is not a univocal choice but a skill that makes it possible to have the widest possible vision on design.
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iLPortico Qatar is a leading provider of design, contracting & trading services in Qatar that specializes in concept development, fabrication & installation of exhibition stands, pop-up stands, BTL Marketing stands, signages, woodworks & custom-made décor elements for various events and occasions.
3d Verse Design
3DVerse Design Studio, located in Doha, Qatar, brings your visions to life through 3D printing technology. Specialize in creating high-quality scale models and architectural facades, alongside mold fabrication services. Delivering projects worldwide.

Meet Our Team

The passion and dedication of our team are at the heart of every successful edition of SkillFest. From planning to execution, our team members are committed to bringing you an unparalleled festival experience.
Founder, CEO
Jonathan Smith
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Managing Director
Jonina Brown
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Head of Marketing
Siobhian Lavery
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Director of Sales
Poul Ericsson
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A Community Effort

SkillFest is a community-driven initiative bolstered by sponsors, partners, and local art enthusiasts. This collaborative effort ensures the festival celebrates Qatar's cultural richness while fostering a deep appreciation for local arts and traditions among participants and visitors alike.

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Join Us

At SkillFest, everyone is welcomed. Whether you're an artist looking to showcase your creations, a volunteer eager to make a difference, or a visitor excited to experience the diverse richness of Qatari culture.

Explore our website to learn more about how you can participate in or attend SkillFest.

Thank you for your interest in SkillFest—where arts and culture meet under the Qatari sky.