This Month at Kutubna

October at Kutubna

This month, Kutubna becomes a meeting point of art, words, and community—hosting exhibitions, workshops, and gatherings for all ages.

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Motherhood: An Art & Photography Exhibition

September 20 – November 16, 2025
Discover Motherhood through the eyes of 29 artists from 18 countries. An intimate journey into art and photography that celebrates motherhood as both a universal bond and an individual journey.

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Open Call – Digital Art Exhibition

Deadline for submissions: November 17, 2025
Selected artists notified: November 24, 2025

Kutubna invites digital artists to submit their work for the upcoming group show. Please note that all submissions will undergo a curatorial selection process. The exhibition will run from January 17 to March 9, 2026.

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Crèche & Education Hub Sessions with Ms Angela

October 2, 9, 23 & 30 (except Oct 16) | 10 am – 1 pm
65 AED per session | 200 AED for 4 sessions (50 AED each)

Creative Thursdays for children aged 2–6, with story time, sensory play, and fun activities. The last two sessions focus on Emirati culture and heritage through stories and activities.

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Kutubna Community Day

Sunday, October 12 | 10 am – 8 pm | Pay What You Can

This October, Kutubna Community Day returns—a full-day celebration of stories, workshops, performances, and collective giving. Visitors are invited to Pay What You Can to support Kutubna’s cultural and educational programming. Stay tuned for the full program.

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Islamic Geometric Art Workshop – Second Edition with Muniza Vapiwala

Sunday, October 19 | 11 am | 50 AED

Explore the beauty, history, and symbolism of Islamic patterns through paint in a hands-on workshop. Guided step by step, participants will create their own vibrant geometric artwork to take home.

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Pen the Dream: From Silence to Story – Writing Workshop with Aya Almohtadi

Saturday, October 25 | 6 pm - 50 AED

A guided writing workshop to reconnect with your ambitions and hopes, and turn them into words that inspire action. Whether you’re new to writing or returning after years, this session is about finding clarity, courage, and possibility.