“Islamic art is perhaps the most accessible manifestation of a complex civilization that often seems enigmatic to outsiders. Through its brilliant use of color and its superb balance between design and form, Islamic art creates an immediate visual impact. Its strong aesthetic appeal transcends distances in time and space, as well as differences in language, culture, and creed.”
-Dr Linda Komaroff, Associate Curator of Islamic Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art.The Islamic Art Exhibit, a non-profit Group invites the Bay Area Muslim Community to
participate in the 2011 Art Exhibition based on the theme:
Artists are invited to create original artwork based on any of the selected verses from the
Qur’ an (provided on the Theme page).
The theme for children’ s art, are the verses from Yusuf Islam’ s song,
Full time and Sunday Islamic Schools can submit artwork of 10-20% of the school’ s
strength depending on the number of entries they receive. Home schooled, Public and
Private school students are also welcome to participate individually.
Please check out the Eligibility Rules for an acceptable piece of visual art. Islamic Art
Exhibit reserves the right to reject any artwork, which does not fulfill the Eligibility
requirement.
This is non-juried exhibition. All participants of eligible art pieces will receive a
Certificate of Participation.
“ Legacy of Qur’an: Message of Peace”
“A is for Allah …
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Islamic Art Exhibit 2013
Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC)
1433 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94612.
For the month of April.
Open on Fridays and Saturdays.
From 12 to 4 pm
Art Workshop
WATER COLOR WORKSHOP
Date: April 21st 2013 Sunday
Location: Kennedy High School, Class Room No 334
39999 Blacow Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
Attendance: Open to children age 7 to 16 years old ( All are welcome)
Enroll: Registration at the door at 10.30 am -no late arrivals please.
Time: Class starts at 11.00 am sharp, ends at 12.30 pm
Fees: $15 (Supplies provided)
Taught by Artists : Ayesha Samdani & Taskeen Fatehdin
Payment: at the door $15.00 per student cash (exact change) or check
