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DOHA, QATAR — 2026
THE SEASON REPORT / IN PROGRESS

Teen Art Awards

| Season 4

From Roots to Sky

A new season. A question we all share.
Where do we belong?
Teen Art Awards Season 4 invites young artists to explore the places, people and memories that shape them — and the futures they want to create.
Under the theme BELONGING, the season connects contemporary art, education and cultural exchange in Doha and beyond.
SEASON 4 / FROM ROOTS TO SKY
BELONGING • FROM ROOTS TO SKY • BELONGING • FROM ROOTS TO SKY • BELONGING • FROM ROOTS TO SKY •

Season 4
in numbers

A growing season.
Verified figures will be added as the project develops.
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Applications
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Countries
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Participants
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Schools
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Events
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Jury
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Audience
INTERNATIONAL OPEN CALL

Your roots.
Your world.
Your art.

01 AUGUST — 01 NOVEMBER 2026
AGES 13–17 / WORLDWIDE / FREE ENTRY
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME

Learning at the heart
of the season.

A place to ask questions.
A space to find your voice.
The learning programme has its own place in the season archive, bringing together online education and international dialogue.
PROGRAMME DETAILS, SPEAKERS AND RECORDINGS WILL BE ADDED AS MATERIALS ARE APPROVED.
01
Online Programme
Session descriptions, dates, speakers, learning resources and recordings will be collected here.
02
British / UK Talks
A dedicated record of the UK Talks: topics, guest speakers, conversations and approved recordings. Materials to follow.
03
May Programme / Qatar
The May programme in Qatar will be documented with activities, venues, participants and photographs. Materials to follow.
THE SEASON LAUNCH

It begins
in Doha.

OFFICIAL LAUNCH / ART.COORDINATE

Press Conference
Teen Art Awards

The press conference brought together representatives of Qatar’s cultural community, media, partners, educators and invited guests to introduce the fourth international season of Teen Art Awards and its 2026 programme.

The event presented the new creative direction, International Open Call and upcoming cultural and educational initiatives. The launch marked the beginning of a new season built around opportunities for young people to create, learn, connect and take an active place in cultural dialogue.

Season 4 is centred on the theme of Belonging and the creative concept From Roots to Sky, exploring identity, heritage, memory, community and the connection between where we come from and where we are going.
OFFICIAL LAUNCH / VIDEO
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

A season of ideas.
A space to create.

Each event has a place in the story. Reports, photographs and outcomes will be added as the programme unfolds.
01

Panel Discussion

DIALOGUE / REPORT TO FOLLOW
Confirmed speakers, discussion themes, key ideas, photographs and the recording will be added after the event.
02

Hackathon

COLLABORATION / REPORT TO FOLLOW
The brief, participating teams, creative process, final projects and outcomes will form this chapter.
03

Fashion Show

FASHION / REPORT TO FOLLOW
Designers, collections, the final programme and runway photographs will be documented here.
04

Final Ceremony

DOHA / REPORT TO FOLLOW
The finale will have its own report with the confirmed date and venue, programme, award moments, photographs and film.
FINALISTS / WINNERS AND HONOREES

Young voices.
Extraordinary visions.

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Finalists

Artist profiles and selected artworks will be published after the official selection.
TO BE ANNOUNCED
02

Winners

Winning artworks, award categories and honorees will be presented after the final ceremony.
AFTER THE FINAL CEREMONY

The season
in pictures.

GALLERY / PHOTOGRAPHS / VIDEOS
SEASON 4 LAUNCH / PHOTO: ART.COORDINATE
01 / PHOTO ARCHIVE

More moments.
More stories.

Event albums will appear here with dates, captions and photography credits.
Season films & recordings
Launch teaser, UK Talks, educational sessions, event highlights and the final ceremony film. Approved video links and credits are awaiting materials.
PARTNERS OF THE SEASON

Culture grows
through connection.

PRESENTED BY
Season partner logos and categories will be added after confirmation.
Media / Press
Press coverage, interviews, media links and approved press materials will be gathered here.
IMPACT / SEASON RESULTS

From roots
to possibilities.

The story continues.
The final report will bring together the season’s creative work, educational outcomes, participation and community impact.
SEASON RESULTS / TO FOLLOW