ArabishWay

Art Reception & Vigil
2024-03-01 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Suzanne Zahr, Art & Architecture, 2441 76th Ave SE, Ste 160, Mercer Island, WA, 98040, United States
Art Reception & Vigil: Friday, March 1st, 5 – 8PM
Poetry, warm tea & comfort food will be served.
Silent Vigil.
The future is dark. Is this darkness of the tomb – or of the womb? It is both. In all the death and destruction around us, I believe we must find the audacity to lift our gaze and witness the emergence of the new – millions waking to our shared humanity, coming together to grieve and imagine otherwise. In us, I see glimpses of the world waiting to be born. I choose to labor for that world, with you. Let’s last.
Tonight we breathe, tomorrow we push.
– Valerie Kaur

Seattle Resistance Tatreez Circle
2024-03-09 - 2024-03-10 | Contact Host for Location Details
Don’t have a craft you are working on but are curious/ interested? Come anyway – while this is not a teaching space, we will help each other along – no matter the place we are in our craft journey.
Contact seattleresistancetatreez@gmail.com to RSVP and get location details.
Food: Potluck style!
This event is co-organized by Hala Saleh and Milla Prince, who are Palestinian Tatreez artists living in the Northwest.

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Posters for Gaza: SZ Gallery
2024-04-05 - 2024-05-31 | SZ Art Gallery, 2441 76th Avenue SE, Suite 160, Mercer Island, WA
In this unique exhibition, twenty-six artists come together to raise their voices, through a series of posters produced specifically for this exhibition. The posters shed light on the ethnic cleansing and horrific massacres taking place in the Gaza Strip – possibly the worst in modern history – demanding the recognition of Palestinian rights to live freely on their land with dignity.
Representing a long tradition in Palestinian history, political posters were produced extensively in the seventies and the eighties by the Palestinian Liberation Organization with the contribution of Palestinian, Arab, and international artists. Posters played a crucial role in supporting the justice of the Palestinian cause and promoting it globally guided by the freedom, dignity, resilience, and the ongoing aspiration for independence, sought by Palestinians.
Uniformly sized and designed in a simplified manner, the posters of each artist reflect their uniqueness in terms of style, materials, and the underlying narratives. Steering away from the digital norm, participating artists poured their effort into producing those posters utilizing a variety of materials including acrylics, inks, charcoal, collage, and mixed media on paper, while some artists employed various digital design techniques.

Watermelon Mosaic Workshop [Bellingham]
2024-04-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Contact Host for Location Details
Join us in-person for a session where we’ll learn how to create art in solidarity with Palestinian Liberation. We have a limited number of sponsorships offered for this event, please DM us if finances are a barrier.
https://linktr.ee/whatcomfamiliesforjustice
or click here to register directly.

Arab American Musuem - traveling exhibit
2024-04-19 - 2024-04-30 | AANM Traveling Exhibit at the Edmonds School District Office, 20420 68TH Ave W, Lynnwood, WA, 98020
The traveling exhibit will be on display at district office lobby until April 30th!

AFMI Annual Showcase: Arab Women in the Arts
2024-05-02 - 2024-05-12 | Virtual
Arab Women in the Arts is AFMI’s annual showcase to honor generations of Arab women who have excelled in and revolutionized all forms of artistic expression.
This year’s edition will run May 2-5 in New York and May 9-12 in the San Francisco Bay Area, with online programming May 2-12.
Arab Women in the Arts 2024 will include the art exhibit Banat El Hara.
We are seeking visual art from SWANA (Southwest Asian and North African) women and non-binary artists to submit to this year’s Banat el Hara .

Mercer Island Art Walk: SZ Gallery
2024-05-03 17:00 - 20:00 | SZ Art Gallery, 2441 76th Avenue SE, Suite 160, Mercer Island, WA
During this (Frist) Friday MI Art Walk, stop by the SZ Gallery with a spirit of empathy & sense of curiosity, as you explore and learn from Palestinian and Arab Artists.
“Posters for Gaza” sheds light on the humanitarian crisis taking place in Gaza and demands recognition for Palestinian rights. This exhibit follows two previous shows, “We Are Palestine,” which touched on universal themes of the Holy Land and focused on humanizing the Palestinian people. “PALESTINE: Tracing Boundaries” focused more on architecture and featured Jerusalem (Al-Quds) through architectural interpretations, in addition to the impacts of imposed walls and boundary edges on the lives of the indigenous people.
Suzanne Zahr, Art & Architecture | SZ Gallery
2441 76th Ave SE, Suite 160 Mercer Island, WA
(First) Friday, May 3, 5-8PM
**FREE** ALL are welcome!
In this unique exhibition, twenty-six artists come together to raise their voices, through a series of posters produced specifically for this exhibition. The posters shed light on the ethnic cleansing and horrific massacres taking place in the Gaza Strip – possibly the worst in modern history – demanding the recognition of Palestinian rights to live freely on their land with dignity.
Representing a long tradition in Palestinian history, political posters were produced extensively in the seventies and the eighties by the Palestinian Liberation Organization with the contribution of Palestinian, Arab, and international artists. Posters played a crucial role in supporting the justice of the Palestinian cause and promoting it globally guided by the freedom, dignity, resilience, and the ongoing aspiration for independence, sought by Palestinians.
Uniformly sized and designed in a simplified manner, the posters of each artist reflect their uniqueness in terms of style, materials, and the underlying narratives. Steering away from the digital norm, participating artists poured their effort into producing those posters utilizing a variety of materials including acrylics, inks, charcoal, collage, and mixed media on paper, while some artists employed various digital design techniques.

Mercer Island Art Walk: SZ Gallery: I'm Still Alive
2024-06-07 - 2024-07-31 | SZ Art Gallery, 2441 76th Avenue SE, Suite 160, Mercer Island, WA
During this (Frist) Friday MI Art Walk, stop by the SZ Gallery with a spirit of empathy & sense of curiosity, as you explore and learn from Palestinian and Arab Artists.
In gratitude for and collaboration with the Zawyeh Gallery, SZ Gallery commits to giving voice to Palestinians and their experiences, focusing on their humanity, through creative expressions of art & culture.
After losing his home and studio in Gaza City in October, Maisara Baroud began drawing his diaries under the devastating Israeli genocidal war. He hasn’t ceased drawing since losing his “personal little world” to destruction, along with all his paintings, tools, books, and precious memories. Through his paintings, he documents displacement, brutal bombardment, the fear of loss, and the anxiety of protecting loved ones. Baroud says, “I draw to tell my friends that I am still alive.” – Excerpt by Rana Anani

Mary Ann Peters: the edge becomes the center
2024-06-15 - 2025-01-05 | Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104
The following description comes from the event organizer.
Seattle artist Mary Ann Peters (born 1949, Beaumont, Texas) has attended to overlooked narratives for almost forty years, interpreting her research through mediums including painting, sculpture, and installation. Peters unearths hidden diasporic histories, often through travel, and contextualizes them within her experiences of the contemporary Middle East as a second-generation Lebanese American. the edge becomes the center brings together the artist’s series this trembling turf for the first time and presents it alongside a new installation—works that together surface the ways forgotten and repressed pasts shape present experience.
this trembling turf features ten abstract drawings, including one from the Frye’s collection, which the artist crafts by applying thin strokes of white ink to black clayboard. The series interprets natural habitats where activity occurs beneath the surface, with rhythmic patterns referencing sound waves used by archaeologists to uncover buried traces of civilization. These intricate drawings imagine the missing records of populations and cultures physically covered over, reminding us that forgotten histories could be buried below us, lost within our collective memory.
The exhibition’s new site-specific installation continues the artist’s ongoing impossible monuments series, works of disparate materials and forms that memorialize disregarded details of socio-political events. Peters writes, “I define an impossible monument as something that deserves reverence but by virtue of its incidental nature would never be elevated to the status of a monument.” Together, these bodies of work ask viewers to consider which narratives are written into history and which are erased.

50 Years of Women's Studio Workshop: Maymanah Farhat
2024-07-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
To coincide with the 50 Years of Women’s Studio Workshop exhibition in the Sherry Grover Gallery, exhibition curator Maymanah Farhat will present an overview of WSW and the importance of this 50th anniversary with highs & lows over the organization’s history. She will share images and her inspiration for the curatorial thesis and process for this exhibition, and will talk about how non-profit art spaces like WSW (based in the Hudson Valley in New York State) are crucial to ensuring that a range of American art is being supported and realized. This presentation will be moderated by Jenna d’Anna, Senior Manager of Museum Education & Community Engagement. Audience Q & A and reception to follow.

SZ Gallery: Control Anatomy
2024-09-06 - 2024-12-31 | SZ Art Gallery, 2441 76th Avenue SE, Suite 160, Mercer Island, WA
SZ Gallery presents Control Anatomy, an exhibit curated in collaboration with the Zawyeh Gallery in Ramallah, Palestine. This solo exhibition by Palestinian artist Mahmoud Alhaj explores colonial violence and the architectural mechanisms of domination and control over Palestinian geography witnessed by Alhaj who was born in Gaza.

Fall Arts Walk Social Justice Party
2024-10-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Olympia – Rafah Solidarity Mural, 119 1/2 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA, United States
Join the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice (RCF), Art Forces, the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project (ORSMP), during Arts Walk weekend for another social justice block party! This … Continue reading Fall Arts Walk Social Justice Party

Join the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice (RCF), Art Forces, the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project (ORSMP), during Arts Walk weekend for another social justice block party! This community gathering will be held in front of the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural, October 4th & 5th, from 6-10pm Friday the 4th and 12-6pm Saturday the 5th.

On Friday and Saturday, both days of Arts Walk, RCF will be exhibiting original artworks documenting the experiences of Palestinian youth across the decades. This special collection includes:

Original art created by young people in the West Bank and Gaza. These works were made possible by Wejdan Diab, a former teacher at the Mira Kindergarten in Gaza City, the first area targeted by Israeli forces after October 7.
Shoshana Cohen’s A Generation of Solidarity, a photo exhibition capturing the day-to-day lives of youth living under occupation in the West Bank during the 1980s.
Images from the Palestinian Cultural Palace, one of RCF’s Gaza projects.

Throughout Arts Walk weekend, Art Forces will also be showcasing their digital exhibition, Art for Gaza, featuring artists from Palestine and across the country. All the artwork will be for sale, with proceeds benefiting the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA). This digital exhibition will be available to the public between October 3rd and mid-November. Please visit their website for more information.

On Friday, in front of the Mural, please also considering joining us for:

A cultural presentation on Every Child Matters by Dakota Case from the Water Warriors Canoe Society.
A vigil for Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a local Turkish-American student activist who was shot and killed by the Israeli military in the West Bank on September 6, 2024.
Speakers, kids activities, music, and more!

Artisan olive oil from Canaan Palestine and Palestinian crafts will be available for purchase.
We will be announcing additional details soon, so please stay tuned for more information. You can also reach out to the Rachel Corrie Foundation at info@rachelcorriefoundation.org with any questions.

Tatreez 101 Workshop + Circle
2024-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Register for Location
Back by popular demand – Seattle Tatreez workshop followed by a Tatreez circle – this event is open to ALL Palestinians and allies/friends/supporters.
From 12 – 2 we will gather, learn about Tatreez and get some instruction.
From 2 – 4 pm, we will open it up to workshop attendees and others who would like to join for some community Tatreez time.
All are required to register at https://tinyurl.com/TatreezIsResistance (link in bio).
You can indicate on the form whether you plan to attend only the workshop, only the circle, or both.
There will be light snacks, and we ask that you please mask in consideration of others (while you are not eating). As presenters we may not be masked while presenting.
Email seattleresistancetatreez@gmail.com with any questions.
Register by October 13th

Wujood: A Timescale of Palestinian Culture, Society and Life
2024-11-07 - 2025-01-05 | Gallery Space at Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
OPENING RECEPTION
11.09.2024
3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
EXHIBITION DATES: NOVEMBER 7- JANUARY 15TH
FOR GALLERY SCHEDULE VISIT:
HTTPS://WWW.BELLEVUECOLLEGE.EDU/GALLERYSPACE/ MORE
INFORMTION:
SALAM.AWAD@BELLEVUECOLLEGE.EDU
WWW.WUJOOD.ORG
Gallery Hours:
Monday 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Wednesday 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Location: Gallery Space is located on the second floor of the D Building, room D 271, above the Library. This new gallery has over 2000 square feet of floor space with three revolving steel walls that can be adjusted for different spatial configurations. Exhibits change approximately monthly throughout the academic year.

Ana Falastini: Screening and Q & A
2024-11-09 17:00 - 21:00 | UW – Architecture Hall, 3943 Stevens Way, Seattle, WA, 98195
Join us at the University of Washington for an unforgettable evening celebrating Palestinian resistance, resilience, and beauty. Experience powerful stories, captivating performances, and inspiring discussions that honor the spirit and culture of Palestine.
✨ Seattle Dabke Performance: Get ready to be mesmerized by an incredible performance from @seattledabke , showcasing the vibrant rhythms of Dabkeh!
🎬 Meet the Creators: We can’t wait to connect with you! Join us for a Q&A about our DocSeries and the stories that inspire us.

Stitching Resilience: A Discussion on Palestinian Culture, Communities, & Futures with Rawan Hassan
2024-11-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join us for MAR Talks: Stitching Resilience – how Palestinian steadfastness is maintained through cultural and community perseverance.

Create Your Own Lasercut Bookmark with Amina Quraishi
2024-11-24 11:00 - 14:00 | KCLS – Federal Way, 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way, WA, 98003
Artist Amina Quraishi will teach you how to create your own laser-cut bookmark. Be inspired by the geometric and floral patterns from Islamic art and architecture. Laser-cut your designs and take home your finished bookmark.
Ages 13 to adults only.

Intro to Waste Canvas Tatreez Workshop
2024-11-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Register for Location
@seattleresistancetatreez and @baladna.pnw are offering a COMBINED Tatreez 101 and Intro to Waste Canvas workshop on 11/29 in Seattle, and you are invited.

(You can attend one or both sections of the workshop – for example, if you are already familiar with Tatreez basics and only want to learn about how to use waste canvas, you can show up at 1:15 for the waste canvas portion.)
We intentionally chose to have this workshop on the Friday after Thanksgiving as a statement and a step towards breaking the cycle of our addiction to consumerism, and re-directing our attention to the things that create true fulfillment in life: community, mutual aid, connection to ancestors, heritage and land, and taking care of one another.
12 – 1:15: Tatreez history/background and Tatreez 101
1:30 – 4 pm: Intro to Waste Canvas
All are required to register at https://tinyurl.com/TatreezWasteCanvas (link in bio).
More details are in the registration form, and location will be provided upon registration and donation (form includes donation instructions).
All funds will be sent to @saha_satx and @shababgaza who are tirelessly providing meals for people in Gaza.
Email seattleresistancetatreez@gmail.com with any questions.

Islamic Art Workshop with Amina Quraishi
2024-12-02 15:30 - 17:30 | KCLS – Federal Way, 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way, WA, 98003
Description

Learn about historical Islamic art and create your own art to take home! All supplies provided.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Federal Way Libraries.
For tweens and teens.
Please register.

Holiday Bazaar
2024-12-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Olympia, 6331 Elizan Drive NW, Olympia, WA, 98502
Are you looking for a unique gift that also supports Gaza humanitarian relief
and the Rachel Corrie Foundation? This a great chance to buy olive oil from the West Bank, Palestinian spices and crafts, and Middle East clothing and art.

Join us on Steamboat Island for this annual Palestinian Holiday Bazaar, hosted by a long-time volunteer. The Bazaar will be at 6331 Elizan Dr. NW, Olympia,
9:00 am-4:00 pm both days.

If you can’t make it to the Bazaar, please consider donating on Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, and during this holiday season. Your support helps sustain our work.

Artworkshop: Persian Patterns
2024-12-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Register for Location
Workshop includes:

Tea and refreshments – Arrive 15 minutes early to settle in and connect with others
All materials included: professional artist quality watercolor paints, brushes, and paper
A curated take-home watercolor palette + step by step instructional booklet of the patterns taught

REGISTER HERE | $16 discount applied at checkout if both purchased together
Art and Tea Series
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Islamic art in this hands-on watercolor workshop.
Guided by Amina Quraishi, a skilled artist and educator, participants will delve into the intricate world of Islamic geometric and biomorphic patterns.
Learn about the historical and cultural significance of these designs while developing your artistic skills in a welcoming, creative environment.
Through step-by-step instruction, you’ll explore techniques to create vibrant patterns and flowing biomorphic motifs using watercolor, blending traditional artistry with modern expression.
No prior experience is necessary, this workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. Leave with your own unique piece and a deeper appreciation for the patterns in Islamic art and architecture.

Hope to see you there!

Amina Quraishi
aminaquraishi.com

SZ Gallery: Weaving Stories by PICHA, a book exhibit
2025-01-10 - 2025-01-31 | SZ Art Gallery, 2441 76th Avenue SE, Suite 160, Mercer Island, WA
SZ Gallery continues to feature Palestinian and Global South Artists to amplify their distinct and diverse voices, putting their humanity on display through an artist’s lens. It’s important that we showcase indigenous cultural experiences, in order to dispel dangerous stereotypes and dehumanizing propaganda. Our hope is for viewers to not only take refuge in the beauty, resilience and strength of the work, but to also offer prompts for empathetic and meaningful conversations about the art and culture of peoples around the world.
SZ Gallery proudly presents Weaving Stories by PICHA, a book exhibit celebrating the unique perspectives of Afrocentric communities, that also reveal the universal truths that connect us all.

ART OPENING: Friday, January 10, 5 – 8PM
BOOK SIGNING: Friday, February 7, 5 – 8PM
LITERARY SALON: Friday, March 7, 5 – 8PM
Mercer Island First Friday Art Walk
Warm tea, wine & sweet treats will be served.

Albanian Science Academy: Tatreez Workshop
2025-01-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Al Bayan Academy, 18323 Bothell Everett Hwy Suite 220, Bothell, WA, 98012, United States
In collaboration with Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), learn and explore the rich and intricate art of Palestine tatreez discuss and know how it became a powerful form of resistance. all skill levels are welcome- come learn and stitch with us!

Souk Seattle
2025-01-25 12:00 - 17:00 | 210 Seattle, 210 S Washington St, Seattle, WA, 98104
Yalla habibis, mark your calendars! 🙌🏽
We are thrilled to announce that our first SOUK Seattle will be on January 25th from 12–5pm at our new home, @210seattlein @pioneersquare.
✨ SOUK has been a dream of ours, born out of our desire to create a warm, community-centered space where we can gather, connect, and embrace our Arab heritage regularly. SOUK will feature local artisans and vendors, offering a beautiful showcase of Arab culture.
SOUK ‘lel kull’ – Whether you’re part of the Arab community or someone who supports or wants to learn more about our heritage, this will be a space for everyone to come together to embrace the spirit of the ancient souk- a place of cultural life, art, and social connection.
🧿 The event is free to attend (RSVP link coming soon)! Our hearts are always with Falastin 🍉 and Libnan 🇱🇧, so we will be hosting a charity raffle to raise funds for relief efforts.
🧿 Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply via link in bio (applications are due by 12/4) 📝 We have limited spots and are seeking talented artisans and vendors in handicrafts, clothing and accessories, art and music, home goods, beauty and skincare, kids’ products, beverages and gourmet foods.
We are so excited for this journey! Please help spread the word, and let’s create something beautiful together ✨
A heartfelt thank you to @alizeecastel for designing our stunning poster 🫶🏽
Nestanakoum ~ نستناكم

January Tatreez Circle for Palestinians
2025-01-26 13:00 - 16:00 | RSVP for Location
Seattle Resistance Tatreez presents: January Tatreez Circle for Palestinians
Food: Potluck style – bring something to share!
Location: Provided upon RSVP to seattleresistancetatreez@gmail.com or by DM
Please RSVP ASAP so we have accurate headcount.

Book Signing: SZ Gallery: Weaving Stories
2025-02-07 17:00 - 20:00 | SZ Art Gallery, 2441 76th Avenue SE, Suite 160, Mercer Island, WA
SZ Gallery continues to feature Palestinian and Global South Artists to amplify their distinct and diverse voices, putting their humanity on display through an artist’s lens. It’s important that we showcase indigenous cultural experiences, in order to dispel dangerous stereotypes and dehumanizing propaganda. Our hope is for viewers to not only take refuge in the beauty, resilience and strength of the work, but to also offer prompts for empathetic and meaningful conversations about the art and culture of peoples around the world.
SZ Gallery proudly presents Weaving Stories by PICHA, a book exhibit celebrating the unique perspectives of Afrocentric communities, that also reveal the universal truths that connect us all.

BOOK SIGNING: Friday, February 7, 5 – 8PM
LITERARY SALON: Friday, March 7, 5 – 8PM
Mercer Island First Friday Art Walk
Warm tea, wine & sweet treats will be served.

Islamic Art Patterns Watercolor Workshop
2025-03-01 14:00 - 16:00 | King County Library System – Valley View, 17850 Military Road S, Seatac, WA, 98188
Description

Explore techniques to create vibrant patterns and flowing biomorphic motifs. Using watercolor, blend traditional
artistry with modern expression.

Literary Salon: SZ Gallery: Weaving Stories
2025-03-07 17:00 - 20:00 | SZ Art Gallery, 2441 76th Avenue SE, Suite 160, Mercer Island, WA
SZ Gallery continues to feature Palestinian and Global South Artists to amplify their distinct and diverse voices, putting their humanity on display through an artist’s lens. It’s important that we showcase indigenous cultural experiences, in order to dispel dangerous stereotypes and dehumanizing propaganda. Our hope is for viewers to not only take refuge in the beauty, resilience and strength of the work, but to also offer prompts for empathetic and meaningful conversations about the art and culture of peoples around the world.
SZ Gallery proudly presents Weaving Stories by PICHA, a book exhibit celebrating the unique perspectives of Afrocentric communities, that also reveal the universal truths that connect us all.

LITERARY SALON: Friday, March 7, 5 – 8PM
Mercer Island First Friday Art Walk
Warm tea, wine & sweet treats will be served.

WEAVING STORIES - Literary Salon at SZ Gallery
2025-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | SZ Art Gallery, 2441 76th Avenue SE, Suite 160, Mercer Island, WA
You are warmly invited to an engaging afternoon at our Literary Salon, “Weaving Stories – The Echoes Within,” on March 22nd, 2-4PM (sharp!) at the SZ Gallery on Mercer Island.
Join us on in a thoughtful discussion honoring the story weavers highlighted in the “Weaving Stories” book, powered by PICHA. The book is a rich collection of pictures and stories highlighting the voices of photographers from Afrocentric communities. Through powerful imagery, we’ll delve into shared human experiences and challenge our perspectives on visual storytelling.

The Salon will feature:

Discussion on the emotional impact of images and their cultural context
Reflections on the stories behind the photographs
Opportunity to connect with others and share insights
Information about grant opportunities funded by the book

Join us for an afternoon of rich conversation, inspiring community along with music and delicacies from the countries featured in the book.
We look forward to sharing this enriching experience with you.

Saturday, March 22, 2-4PM
SZ Gallery | 2441 76th Ave SE | Mercer Island
FREE Literary Salon
All are welcome, but seats are limited!
REGISTER TODAY!
