MISSION STATEMENT
Islamic Arts Society aims to share the rich heritage of arts in Islam. 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
Islamic Arts Festival
Our flagship event in fall every year that attracts over 7000 people. The Festival brings people from diverse cultures, faiths and backgrounds together for a day of learning, fun and festivity
Islamic Arts Day
A fun filled, family oriented education day for introduction to Islamic Arts that is popular among children as well as adults.
Islamic Arts Classes
A weekend art class during the summer and spring break for the more serious learner who wants some hands on practice on learning Islamic arts. We teach painting, calligraphy, woodwork & ceramics.
Art Demonstration
Our live art demonstrations bring color and creativity to your events. Our interactive sessions on Calligraphy, henna, Ebru & Live paintings are very popular and provide good source of entertainment and education.
Art Display
We organize Islamic Art display events in art galleries, libraries and museums. Our travelling display of Islamic Arts is an excellent source of cultural education and entertainment
Outreach Events
We are proud to partner with nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, churches and mosques for cultural and educational activities pertaining to Islamic Arts. We can provide art exhibits, live art demonstrations or art pieces for charity auctions depending upon your needs
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Islamic Arts Display at LSC Kingwood Library
20000 Kingwood Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339
November & December 2018, 7:30AM–9PM
Islamic Art Display by IAS artists at the Lone Star College Library
Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church
From 01/06/2019 to 02/28/2019
17503 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058
LCD North Harris
From 02/08/2019 to 02/28/2019
2700 W W Thorne Dr, Houston, TX 77073
Barbara Bush Library
From 03/01/2019 to 03/31/2019
6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379
R. B. Tullis Branch Library
From 03/04/2019 to 03/29/2019
21569 U.S. Hwy 59, New Caney, TX 77357
Central Library, Montgomery
From 04/01/2019 to 04/30/2019
104 Interstate 45 N, Conroe, TX 77301
R.F. Meador Branch Library
From 07/11/2019 onward (No Display)
709 W. Montgomery, Willis, TX 77378
Malcom Pulvis Library
From 08/01/2019 to 08/31/2019
510 Melton St, Magnolia, TX 77354
