About
Alwan for the Arts serves the Arab community and educates the broader public by showcasing a range of cultural events, thereby enriching the cross- cultural and artistic encounter. Alwan is committed to maintaining a space for reflection, dialogue, and growth in the arts and cultures of the peoples of the Middle and Near East, North Africa and the Diaspora.
Since 1998, Alwan for the Arts has played a leading role in promoting the diverse cultures of the Arab countries in New York City. Alwan organizes film festivals and screenings, book/poetry readings and signings, lectures and conferences, art exhibits, musical and theatrical performances, and language and literature classes. In 2003, Alwan established a center in lower Manhattan which provides a physical base for its diverse cultural activities.
Board Members
Anny BakalianAmer Bisat
Mona Eraiba
Ahmed Issawi
Hoong Yee Lee Krakauer
Abdeen Jabara
Annemarie Jacir
Sabi Kannan
Mona Khalidi
Joseph Massad
Jamal Rayyis
Prerana Reddy
Hosny Selim
Music Programming Curator: Taoufiq Ben Amor
About
Alwan for the Arts serves the Arab community and educates the broader public by showcasing a range cultural events; thereby enriching the cross-cultural and artistic encounter. Read more.Classes
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