Dhamar:Dhamar University has initiated a visual arts competition, encompassing drawing, calligraphy, sculpture, and montage, along with an art exhibition. The event is organized by the university's General Administration for Youth Care and Student Activities.
According to Yemen News Agency, Dr. Abdul-Kafi Al-Rifai, Vice Rector of the University for Student Affairs, emphasized the exhibition as a vital opportunity for students to exhibit their talents and artistic creativity. He announced that this competition is the start of a series of cultural and artistic programs aimed at nurturing students' diverse talents.
Dr. Al-Rifai further explained that the university will receive students' entries, conduct an art workshop, and organize an exhibition focusing on the crimes against Yemen and the Islamic Ummah. He stressed the significance of visual arts in documenting the Yemeni people's suffering and the atrocities committed against them.
Dr. Abdulkarim Zabibah, Vice Rector for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, highlighted the role of artistic competitions and exhibitions in the educational process, aiding in the discovery and development of talents and creativity while fostering cultural and national awareness.
Dr. Essam Wasel, Assistant to the University Rector for Centers, praised the initiative's role in identifying and developing student talents. He also acknowledged the efforts of the General Administration for Youth Care and Student Activities in organizing these initiatives.
Dr. Hamoud Al-Dhabiani, a member of the fine arts competition jury, emphasized the importance of broadening student and community participation to meet the competition's objectives. He noted that the competition will culminate in an art exhibition organized by the Department of Art Education next week.
Ahmed Al-Omari, Director General of Youth Care and Student Activities, stated that the fine arts competition will last for a week, followed by an exhibition showcasing the submitted artworks. Winning entries will be considered for the national fine arts competition by the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research in Sana'a.
The launch ceremony, graced by several academic and administrative officials, included a poem by student Yusra Al-Faqih. On the event's sidelines, university vice rectors inaugurated a student fine arts exhibition depicting the Yemeni people's struggles and sacrifices.
