Queen inaugurates ‘Wijdan Art Space’ at Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts Park

Queen inaugurates ‘Wijdan Art Space’ at Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts Park

AMMAN — Her Majesty Queen Rania inaugurated the Wijdan Art Space building at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts (JNGFA) Park in Jabal Luweibdeh on Tuesday, in the presence of HRH Princess Wijdan bint Fawaz Al Hashemi and other members of the Royal Family.

Named in honour of Princess Wijdan, president of the Royal Society of Fine Arts (RSFA), the Wijdan Art Space includes studios and spaces for mentored courses and workshops in drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, printmaking, graphic design and art appreciation. These training opportunities, to be announced on all JNGFA social media platforms, will cater to students, emerging artists and hobbyists of all ages, according to a statement from Her Majesty’s office.

The Wijdan Art Space also includes outdoor areas for hosting cultural, artistic and musical evenings, as well as a café serving trainees and visitors.