Cultural Festival, June 11
We the People Project 2011: The Lives, Art, and Cultures of Muslim and Arab Women
Saturday, June 11, 11 am to 7:30 pm
Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912
We the People Project 2009
Are you eager for peace in our world?
Would you like people of different religions, race, color and creed understand each other better, so that in time we can eradicate fear and terrorism and bring peace and understanding to our global community?
If so, avail of a wonderful opportunity to meet talented Muslim and Arab women artists, writers, activists and community leaders at Empowered Women International’s third annual We the People Project on June 11th at the Galleries of Takoma Park Community Center.
Join us for a full day cultural event celebrating the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Muslim and Arab community in the DC Metro area.
Muslim Artists Studios – 11am to 5pm
Artists: Amal Derder, Huda Totonji, MFA, PhD, Jameela Alter, Kamar Derder, and Nadia Janjua.
Jewelry and Entrepreneurship Workshop 2010
- Explore Islamic Ornamentation and Arabic calligraphy with Huda.
- Check out Kamar’s Morrocan Room and learn about her passion for interior decoration.
- Learn to paint with talented Pakistani-born painter and architect, Nadia
- Meet Muslim novelist, Jameela Alter and discuss her book, On Clipped Wings. Jameela will also showcase her passion for hand-making simple, inspirational books and cards.
Film Festival presented by 20,000 Dialogues –11am to 2:30pm
Free of Charge and Open to the Public!
- 11:00 am-noon – On a Wing and a Prayer, a heartwarming story about a devout Muslim American family in rural America. See that film here.
- Noon-12:30pm – Panel Discussion with contributors from the book “I Speak for Myself”
- 1-2:30 pm – Screening of My Fellow American followed by a panel discussion with contributors from the book, “ I Speak for Myself”
Exhibiting Artists Talk and Book Presentation – 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Exhibiting Artists: Farah Diba Ahmed, Haleema Rehman, Helen Zughaib, Huda Totonji, MFA, PhD, Jamiah Adams, Monica Jehan Bose, Nadia Janjua, Sarah Jawaid.
-Talk by Exhibit Curator and Participating Artists
-Author, Jameela Alter will share her personal life story that inspired the novel “On Clipped Wings”
Artists Reception will follow in the lobby 5-5:45pm
“Unveiled” One Woman Show with Pakistani-born artist, Rohina Malik – 6:00-7:30pm
Tickets: $15 per person by June 1; $20 per person 2-11
“Rohina Malik is a remarkable new theatrical voice in Chicago”- Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
Four Muslim women in a post-9/11 world serve tea and uncover what lies beneath the veil in this compelling one-woman show.