Doha: Fire Station has announced it will open its doors for the public to experience Open Studios on Feb. 5, 2026. The one-day immersive event will take place from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the iconic Fire Station building.

According to Qatar News Agency, this annual event coincides with Art Basel Qatar, offering the public a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the working spaces of artists participating in the Artist Intensive Study Program (AISP). Wael Shawky, Artistic Director of Fire Station, commented on the event, saying: “Open Studios offers a moment of closeness between artists and the public, an opportunity to encounter ideas in formation and experience creativity as a living, evolving process.”

Shawky emphasized that visitors can wander through the studios and engage directly with 23 AISP artists, gaining firsthand insight into works-in-progress across various practices and disciplines. Designed as an open and informal encounter, Open Studios reflects Fire Station’s commitment to nurturing artistic development, fostering dialogue, and bringing the public closer to the creative process.

This event is open to all and requires no prior registration.