List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2015-05-03

We Are The Bridge The 3rd Interfaith Art Exhibition Biennial Opening Reception: May 2nd, 2015 from 5 - 8 P.M. 1433 Madison St., Oakland, CA 94612 (2nd Floor, Gallery) FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC: Opening remarks, refreshments, and intercultural music performance by Aswat. View over 100 diverse works of art and discover how artists creatively envision themselves, their culture, faith, community, and art being a bridge from conflict to resolution and reconciliation.
Coordinated and Sponsored by the “Faith Trio”: Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC), Kehilla Community Synagogue, and Montclair Presbyterian Church Exhibition Viewing Hours (free of charge): Exhibition dates: May 3rd - May 30th Exhibition is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Other related events taking place at ICCNC during the exhibition: * Persian Caligraphy Workshop with Dr. Mohammad N. Bazargan Two days hands-on workshop of Nastaliqu style of Persian caligraphy Friday, May 1st, from 6 - 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 2nd, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. * “Art and Design: Islamic Geometric Patterns” Workshop with Carol Bier Iillustrated presentation and hands-on workshop with Carol Bier, former Curator at The Textile Museum in Washington, DC and Visiting Scholar with the GTU Saturday, May 16, from 5 - 7 p.m. * Registration rates for workshops vary. Online registration is needed and will be closed one day before the workshop. For more information and to register online visit www.ziyaart or email ziya.art.center@gmail.com.
Acknowledgments This exhibition was funded in part with support from the San Francisco Foundation’s FAITHS fund, the Alliance of California Traditional Arts (ACTA), and East Bay Community Foundation.