OUR MISSION
Islamic Arts Society aims to share the rich heritage of Islamic Arts. The society organizes events to celebrate our culture and promote the positive image of the Muslim community amongst the community at large.
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.
Islamic Arts Festival
The 12th annual Islamic Arts festival was held on the 15th and 16th of November at the University of Houston
In addition to the usual two-day visual art display, this year’s event featured a film festival, a spoken-word program, an academic seminar, a comedy show, and a Sufi music program.
Our Festival is the Largest & Oldest Festival of Islamic Arts in America and attracts visitors and artists from all across the USA
Join us for our upcoming events
Photographer of the Muslim World- Peter Sanders
For over 55 years, Peter Sanders has traveled the world capturing the beauty, faith, and soul of the Islamic world. For the first time, he comes to Houston — and you don’t want to miss either event.
Peter Sanders began his career photographing Jimi Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan and many more before converting to Islam in 1971 — going on to become the world’s most celebrated photographer of the Muslim world. He was one of the first Westerners to be granted permission to photograph the Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah, where only Muslims are allowed to enter.
More than 40 years of travel followed, as Sanders photographed communities across the Islamic world. He has exhibited widely and published several books, including In The Shade of the Tree (2007), The Art of Integration (2008), Meetings With Mountains (2019) and the nine-book box set Exemplars for Our Time (2022). Sanders directs the Art of Seeing collective, which runs photographic workshops around the world
This is a rare opportunity to meet the man behind the lens. Tickets available at PeterSandersRisala.eventbrite.com
Finding Islamic Arts in the Bayou City: An IAS Documentary
OUR PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS TO celebrate the beauty of Islamic arts
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.
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
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
DONATE
Help us build bridges between Muslim and non-Muslim communities Help us educate our neighbors about Muslim culture and heritage Promote the positive image of the Muslim community nationwide Teach our children, friends, and neighbors about the rich heritage of Islamic arts Provide quality art programs, art classes, live demonstrations, and workshops Organize the Islamic Arts Festivals and other events, booths, and pop-ups
