ISLAMIC ARTS SOCIETY
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MISSION STATEMENT
Islamic Arts Society aims to share the rich heritage of arts in Islamic Arts. The society organizes events to celebrate our culture and promote the positive image of our community among Muslims and non-Muslims. Art is a common language and binds diverse communities. By promoting Islamic arts we hope to promote mutual understanding and to bring the broader American community together.
OUR PROGRAMS
Family Eid Day
IAS is collaborating with The Asia Society to bring the first ever Eid Festival at the Asia Society. The event will feature a Grand Hall Bazaar, Islamic Calligraphy, Henna, Ebru Water Marbling Exhibition, Folk Dancing, Eid Greeting Cards. This event is FREE and open to the public. Food and drink will be available for sale.
Sun 09 Jun 2019, 12 - 4 p.m.
1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77004
World Refugee Day Houston
IAS will be collaborating with Inter-Faith Ministries to observe the World Refugee Day. The event will serve to highlight the creative contributions of refugees here in Houston while raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world.
Thursday June 20th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
MATCH (Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston).
AsiaFest 2019
An international bazaar, performances, arts and crafts, fusion cuisine, and live demonstrations await at Asia Society Texas Center’s annual festival.
Sat 29 Jun 2019 - Sun 30 Jun 201911 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77004
Arts Month at Lone Star College Tomball Library
Islamic Arts Display for the month of July followed by Art Workshop. This event is part of our Library Outreach Program and is being held in collaboration with the Lone Star College in Tomball.
July 1st till July 31st, 2019
Calligraphy & Henna workshops: Saturday, the 27th of July from 12 pm to 3pm
30555 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77375
Henna with IAS
IAS artist Zohra Siddiqui will do a henna workshop for teenagers as part of the Summer Reading program at the R.F. Meador Branch Library in Willis, TX.
Thursday 11th of July
709 W. Montgomery, Willis, TX 77378
Islamic Art at Montgomery Library
A month-long display of Islamic Arts at the Malcolm Purvis Library will take place in August.
8/1/2019 8/31/2019
510 Melton St, Magnolia, TX 77354
ISNA 56th Annual Convention, Houston
Islamic Arts Society is honored to curate an arts program at the ISNA 56th annual convention. Come and enjoy the rich tradition of Arts in Islam. Open to Public. You can buy art created by renowned artists. And attend calligraphy, henna, geometric art and other art classes.
11am till 8pm, 31 Aug-01 Sep 2019
Main Lobby, Level I. George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston,
ANNUAL ISLAMIC ARTS FESTIVAL
Islamic Arts Festival is the biggest of its kind in the Americas! See over 10,000 sq feet of a variety of Islamic Art. This year the Festival will also feature “Refugee Art” from overseas and locally.
The two day Islamic Arts Festival is the largest and oldest festival of its kind in North America and attracts over 5000 people each year. The art show will feature the art of over 40 artists. In addition there will be live interactive sessions on calligraphy, henna tattoo, Ebru, painting, Arabesque pattern coloring and lots of children’s activities. Have a fun day with the family with kids activities, halal food trucks and great art.
The festival will be held at Masjid AlSalam, 16700 Old Louetta Road, Spring, TX 77379.
The event is free and everyone is welcome for this fun filled family oriented event!
IAS SCHOOL PROGRAM
Want to help Build Bridges through Arts?
Bring the “Islamic Arts 101 Program” to your child’s school.
Cost: $300
Each 1-hour program includes:
* A brief introduction to Islamic Arts.
* A focused art class tailored to the age group.
* A workshop to teach calligraphy, henna, ebru, geometric art or arabesque.
IAS LIBRARY PROGRAM
Want to help Build Bridges through Arts?
Bring the “Islamic Arts 101 Program” to your local public library
Cost: $500
Each program includes:
A month-long display of Islamic arts
A one-hour reception/ mingle to introduce visitors about Islamic arts.
A hands-on workshop for calligraphy, henna, ebru, geometric art or arabesque.
UPCOMING EVENTS
AsiaFest 2019
An international bazaar, performances, arts and crafts, fusion cuisine, and live demonstrations await at Asia Society Texas Center’s annual festival.
Sat 11 May 2019. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1370 Southmore Boulevard
IMGH: Friends of Iman InterFaith Iftar
IAS will take part in Friends of Iman and Interfaith Ministries Iftar. In this mixed-faith gathering, Muslims and Christians will join together in conversation. We’ll share a traditional iftar (evening Ramadan meal) as we talk about our personal experiences of faith and sacrifice
Tuesday May 14th 2019
3303 Main St. Houston, TX 77002
Eid Festival Asia Society
IAS takes part in the first ever Eid Festival at the Asia Society, Houston. The festival celebrates the Muslim holy day of Eid.
Saturday June 9th, 2019 12-4 p.m.
1370 Southmore Boulevard
Lone Star College Tomball Library
Islamic Arts Display and Performance
July 1st till July 31st 2019
30555 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77375
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