Austrian Embassy Doha

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How can museums attract new audiences and build lasting community connections?

This three-day program with Christine Koblitz from Wien Museum explores state-of-the-art approaches for audience engagement and inclusive museum programming. Drawing on examples from Austrian and international museums, participants will gain practical tools to build new community partnerships, create meaningful dialogue and design engaging visitor experiences.

All sessions can be attended independently. The online talk is open to all registered participants, while the workshops on Day 2 and Day 3 are each limited to 15 participants.

P R O G R A M M E

Day 1 – Talk
From Audience to Community: Museum Engagement Strategies
Good practice examples from the Wien Museum and international museums, including participatory formats, games, digital engagement and community collaborations.

Day 2 – Workshop
Make the Museum Fun! Creating Games for Adults
Developing playful and interactive formats for exhibitions and museum programmes

Day 3 – Workshop
Working with Communities
Building sustainable partnerships, balancing community needs with museum goals and creating participatory projects

WHEN:
Day 1: Tuesday, 9. June 2026 | 6 – 7 PM (Qatar time)
Day 2: Wednesday, 10. June 2026 | 6 – 9 PM (Qatar time)
Day 3: Thursday, 11. June 2026 | 6 – 9 PM (Qatar time)

W H E R E: online via Zoom

W H O: museum professionals

H O W: Please register by 7, June via the following form: https://forms.gle/DSj61xAeMU4XH91g7

Confirmed participants will receive a Zoom link via email.

L A N G U A G E: English

C O S T: free of charge, registration required

A B O U T: Christine Koblitz is Engagement Manager at the Wien Museum and specialises in digital culture, Instagram and games. She curated the exhibition “Takeover – Street Art & Skateboarding” (2019) and develops interactive formats such as the AR escape game “A Shared Secret” at the Clock Museum, the AI live prompting sessions and the monthly Wien Museum Pub Quiz.

How do framing and perspectives shape societal power relations – and how can more inclusive images be created?
This two-day workshop with Austrian cinematographers Astrid Heubrandtner and Volker Gläser is aimed at 12 cinematographers from the region who want to critically expand their own visual language. Through selected film excerpts, participants will explore different framing and perspectives as a tool for more equitable representation of marginalized social groups. The aim is to sharpen awareness of how cinematography can reinforce societal narratives – but also actively transform them.

PROGRAMME

• Cinematography as a tool for representation and societal change
• Perspective, framing and lighting in relation to power and visibility
• Analyzing film sequences from multiple viewpoints
• Developing an individual visual language with greater social awareness

WHEN: 6:30 – 9:30 PM (Qatar time)
Day 1: Monday, 1 June
Day 2: Tuesday, 2 June

W H E R E: online via Zoom

W H O: cinematographers, filmmakers, directors of photography

L E V E L: beginner, intermediate

H O W: Please register by 30, May via the following form: https://forms.gle/oBh1wxrptseY1bRr6

Confirmed participants will receive a Zoom link via email.

L A N G U A G E: English

C O S T: free of charge, registration required

A B O U T: Astrid Heubrandtner is an Austrian cinematographer working in feature films, documentaries and experimental projects for cinema, television and museums. She has taught at numerous universities and film schools and served as a guest professor of cinematography at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.

Volker Gläser is an Austrian cinematographer and Senior Artist for Cinematography at the Film Academy Vienna. His work includes feature and documentary films as well as collaborations with video artists. He has taught at institutions including FH Salzburg, MET Film School Berlin and the Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg.

The Austrian Embassy in Doha was pleased to attend the panel discussion on “Conflict and Water Security"، hosted by the Embassy of Pakistan in Doha.

The discussion offered valuable insights into the growing importance of water security as a global challenge, highlighting its links to peace, stability, sustainable development, and international cooperation.

Our sincere thanks to the Embassy of Pakistan for convening this timely and important exchange.

The Austrian Embassy in Doha was pleased to attend the Northwestern University in Qatar Graduation Ceremony, celebrating a new cohort of graduates.

The ceremony was a wonderful reminder of the importance of storytelling, dialogue, and informed communication in shaping understanding across societies.

Warm congratulations to the graduating class, and best wishes as they begin the next chapter of their academic and professional journeys.

The Austrian Embassy in Doha was honoured to attend the Qatar Foundation Graduation Ceremony, marking a proud moment for graduates, families, faculty, and the wider Education City community.

The ceremony reflected Qatar Foundation’s continued commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and preparing a new generation to shape positive change across Qatar and beyond.

We extend our warm congratulations to the graduates and wish them every success as they take their next steps.

The Austrian Embassy in Doha was pleased to attend the launch of the promotional digital presentation announcing the Teen Art Awards, held for the first time in the State of Qatar.

The initiative offers a meaningful platform to celebrate young artistic talent, creativity, and cultural expression, while encouraging the next generation to engage with the arts.

We extend our warm congratulations to the organisers and all those contributing to this inspiring initiative.

The Austrian Embassy in Doha was pleased to attend the Academic Bridge Program Graduation Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of this year’s graduates and their important step toward future academic and professional success.

Warm congratulations to all graduates, and best wishes for the exciting journey ahead.

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