Set in Al Qasba’s canal-side leisure district, Barjeel Art Foundation is a Sharjah non-profit arts organisation with a collection focused on modern and contemporary Arab art. Its home at Maraya Art Centre makes it easy to combine an art visit with the centre’s wider cultural programme.
- Location: Maraya Art Centre, Block E, Al Qasba.
- Collection: modern and contemporary Arab art.
- Admission: described as free by a venue listing; confirm details before your visit.
What to know about Barjeel Art Foundation
Barjeel Art Foundation manages and exhibits a collection of modern and contemporary Arab art. Emirati commentator Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi established the non-profit organisation in 2010 to manage and exhibit his personal collection.
Sharjah’s tourism board describes Maraya Art Centre as the foundation’s home. The centre is in Block E at Al Qasba, a leisure district on the canal between Al Khan and Khalid Lagoons. The district location can help you shape an art visit around time in this part of Sharjah.
For a wider city itinerary, what to see and how to get around Sharjah city centre can help you consider other stops.
How can you check exhibitions and access details?
Exhibitions and visitor arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go. A venue listing describes general admission to Barjeel Art Foundation as free, but confirm current access details before setting out.
Maraya Art Centre also hosts exhibitions, lectures, regular workshops for all ages and a free book exchange, according to Sharjah’s tourism board. Check the centre’s official information for current programming and practical arrangements.
How do you get to Barjeel Art Foundation?
From Royal Hotel, a three-star hotel in Sharjah, Barjeel Art Foundation is about a 16-minute drive. While at Maraya Art Centre, you can also look for lectures, workshops or the free book exchange; check current programming before you go.
What can you pair with an art visit in Sharjah?
Maraya Art Centre’s programme extends beyond exhibitions: it includes lectures, regular workshops for all ages and a free book exchange. You can check which activities are available and plan your time at Al Qasba around them. For practical ideas on getting around Sharjah from Royal Hotel, consider how this stop fits into a wider city itinerary.
The foundation’s collection gives the visit a focus on modern and contemporary Arab art, while the centre’s broader programme offers other ways to engage with art and culture in Sharjah. Since programming and access details can change, confirm them before you plan your stop.
FAQs
Where is Barjeel Art Foundation?
It is based at Maraya Art Centre, Block E, in Al Qasba, Sharjah. The district sits on the canal between Al Khan and Khalid Lagoons.
What kind of art does the Barjeel Collection focus on?
The collection focuses on modern and contemporary Arab art.
Is admission to Barjeel Art Foundation free?
A venue listing describes general admission as free. Check the official site before you go for current access information.