Qonaqtar closing programme

Join us for the closing weekend of Qonaqtar, the Almaty Museum of Arts’ inaugural collection exhibition exploring hospitality, migration, memory, and shared histories in Kazakhstan. Over two days, the programme brings together artists, researchers, musicians, and visitors through guided tours, talks, workshops and performances, offering a final opportunity to experience the exhibition and reflect on the many stories it brings together.

Admission to all events in the closing program is free with a museum ticket, except for guided tours. Guided tour tickets can be purchased on the museum's website or at the ticket office.

August 8, Saturday

13.00-16.00

Aşyq Şeberhana: Qonaqtar Collages

Create your own paper collages inspired by the works on view in Qonaqtar, and experiment with shape, colour, and composition.

13.00-14.00

Guided tour with curator Inga Lāce, artists, artists’ families, and invited guests: Meruyert Kunakova, Azat Tabiyev, Zauresh Sydykhanova, Alibay Bapanov, Askar Yessenbayev, Aliya Isabayeva. Tickets for the guided tour can be purchased on the museum's website or at the museum ticket office.

15.00-16.00

Guided tour with curator Inga Lāce, artists, artists’ families, and invited guests: Galymzhan Akhmetov, Guzel Zakir, Eduard Kazarian, Saule Dyussenbina, Erbossyn Meldibekov, Igor Krupko. Tickets for the guided tour can be purchased on the museum's website or at the museum ticket office.

17.00-18.00

Concert to mark the closing of the Qonaqtar exhibition

Inspired by the spirit of the exhibition, this musical program invites you to experience the artworks from a new perspective and bid a vibrant farewell to Qonaqtar.