President of the University of Shatrah Opens the First Annual Art Festival of Works by Students of the College of Fine Arts

The President of the University of Shatrah, Prof. Dr. Basim Abdul-Hussein Jarallah, opened today, Monday 2 February 2026, the First Annual Art Festival of works by students of the College of Fine Arts, accompanied by the Assistant President for Scientific Affairs, Asst. Prof. Dr. Fadhil Mohsen Hamad, and a number of teaching staff from the university's various colleges.

The President of the University toured the art exhibition held as part of the festival and viewed the works of first-year students in the Visual Arts departments, which included paintings, sculptures and various artistic materials reflecting the students' growing creativity and the skills they have acquired during their first academic year.

The festival also featured a theatrical performance by students of the Department of Theatre Arts – evening studies, entitled “On the Harmfulness of Tobacco” by the writer Anton Chekhov. The students delivered a performance that impressed the audience with its professionalism and innovative directorial vision, realised by the show's director, student Nawar Jawad, and starring student Haider Abdul-Raheem, with the participation of a group of students.

At the conclusion of the festival, the President of the University praised the distinguished artistic level of the students, affirming that this festival is not merely an artistic event, but a message carrying the spirit of hope and work, and affirming that art is capable of elevating public taste, creating a positive impact on society and showcasing a bright image of our university.