
The Diriyah Biennale Foundation’s Public Programs are geared towards the growth and engagement of a curious and diverse community both in Saudi Arabia and around the world. Serving as a conduit between the Foundation’s two historic Biennales and its community at large, its Public Programs nurture discovery, engagement, exploration, and learning to cultivate artistic disciplines and responsive cultural innovation in our burgeoning cultural ecosystem.

21 Apr 2025
Corals of Jeddah: Pillars of Life in the Red Sea
Talk/Conversations
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Auditorium - Public Programs Building

22 Apr To 23 Apr 2025
Two-Day Workshop - From Reef to Relief
Workshop
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Workshop E - Public Programs Building

22 Apr 2025
Partners & Contributors
- King Abdulaziz Public Library
- Shatha Ghazi Al Ajami
Fundamentals of Manuscript and Document Restoration
Workshop
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Workshop C - Public Programs Building

22 Apr 2025
Partners & Contributors
- Tabaa’
- Pharah Alghalib
Create Marine-Inspired Ceramic Plates: Sgraffito Technique
Workshop
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Workshop B - Public Programs Building

22 Apr 2025
Partners & Contributors
- Dar Al-Hekma University
- Ghadah Mostareeh
- Amani K. Khan
The Art of Interior Spaces: Exploring Wisdom Through Colors
Workshop
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Public Programs Building Main Reception

23 Apr To 24 Apr 2025
Embroidering My Garden
Masterclass
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Library - Public Programs Building

23 Apr 2025
Partners & Contributors
- Art21
- Emma Nordin
- Noor Tamari
Inside The Studio: Across Borders
Screenings
08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Cinema - Public Programs Building

23 Apr 2025
Partners & Contributors
- KAUST - King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
- Dr. Francesca Benzoni
- Prof. Raquel Peixoto
- Prof. David Suggett
- Prof. Michael Berumen
Uncovering the Red Sea: Ask the Scientist
Talk/Conversations
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Auditorium - Public Programs Building

24 Apr 2025
Interactive Session: The Making and Care of the Kiswah of the Holy Ka'bah
Activations
05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Workshop F- Public Program Building

24 Apr 2025
Partners & Contributors
- Effat University
- Dr. Mohamed Kashef
Lecture: The Evolution and Identity of Mosque Architecture
Talk/Conversations
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Auditorium - Public Programs Building

24 Apr 2025
Partners & Contributors
- Dar Al-Hekma University
- Abdelqader AlNobani
The Future of Islamic Art: Embracing Design Thinking
Workshop
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Workshop E - Public Programs Building

24 Apr 2025
Partners & Contributors
- Emma Nordin
- Art21
- Noor Tamari
Teach the Teacher: Family in Contemporary Art
Workshop
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Cinema - Public Programs Building