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50 Years of Women's Studio Workshop: Maymanah Farhat
2024-07-27 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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!

Art Exhibit: Journey to the Homeland – Stories of People and Places
2025-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Yuan Ru Art Center, 12737 Bel-Red Road #100, Bellevue, WA, 98005
Come join us at the Yuan Ru Art Center for a captivating art exhibit showcasing the diverse stories of people and places. Immerse yourself in the beautiful artwork that will take you on a journey through different homelands and cultures. This in-person event is a unique opportunity to experience the world through the eyes of talented artists. Don’t miss out on this incredible showcase of creativity and storytelling!

Art: Resilience in Ruins: Reem Bassous
2025-04-03 - 2025-04-17 | Slip Stitch Studio, 604 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104
“Resilience in Ruins” powerfully explores trauma, memory, and resilience through the art of Reem Bassous, a Lebanese painter whose practice is deeply rooted in her personal experiences of war and its aftermath. Bassous confronts the destruction and emotional scars of the Lebanese Civil War through abstract, layered compositions and symbolism while creating space for healing, survival, and resilience.
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This exhibition explores the enduring power of memory in shaping identity, community, and responses to ongoing violence. Bassous’s work transcends her personal history, engaging with universal themes of conflict and recovery, making her art deeply relevant in today’s geopolitical context. The Middle East remains fraught with tensions, mainly due to the recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas, as well as Lebanon’s precarious position.
Bassous is continually reckoning with her past, present, and future self. She uses her art to resist violence and question how we witness conflict while inspiring compassion and resilience. The exhibition examines how personal and collective memory can serve as a means of resistance, offering a narrative of endurance and recovery in the face of trauma.

Virtual Lecture: The Timeless Thobe – Documenting Land, Heritage & Culture in Palestinian Dress
2025-05-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Location: Online, Zoom link will be emailed 24 hours prior to event
Instructor: Wafa Ghnaim, Dress Historian, Researcher & Educator
Registration Fee: Sliding scale
The thobe, a traditional hand embroidered dress made and worn by Palestinian women for centuries, is the bedrock of Palestinian identity through heritage, culture and land. For millennia, women in the eastern Mediterranean have showcased their skillful stitchery on their traditional dress, displaying unique motifs, colors and styles across the various villages of old Palestine.
After 1948, over 750,000 Palestinians were forced into exile, carrying their dressmaking and embroidery traditions with them into refugee camps and around the world. As the diaspora spread across the globe, the largest and longest-standing population of displaced people in the world, the thobe evolved into a symbol of national and cultural identity beyond borders.
In this live virtual lecture, dress historian, researcher, and educator Wafa Ghnaim will explore the evolution of the thobe and the visual language of tatreez (embroidery) as used on traditional Palestinian dress. From village styles to diasporic adaptations, this talk offers a compelling look at how dress documents the intertwined threads of history, memory, and identity.
What You’ll Receive:

Live access to the 2-hour lecture
A recording for 7 days after the live session

Important Notes:

Tickets are nonrefundable.
This is a live, virtual event hosted via Zoom.
Registration closes at 10:00 AM EST on May 24, 2025.
A Zoom link will be sent via email the day before the event.
The instructor reserves the right to review and decline registrations at her discretion to ensure a respectful and safe learning environment for all participants.
Space is limited to ensure an intimate and interactive experience.
Sharing your camera is required.

Virtual Lecture: Tatreez Symbolisms Interpreting Meaning in Palestinian Embroidery Motifs & Al Naksa
2025-06-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Virtual Lecture: Tatreez Symbolisms Interpreting Meaning in Palestinian Embroidery Motifs & Al Naksa 🗓 Friday, June 6, 2025 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST 📍 Online (Zoom link sent 24 hours prior) 🎟 Sliding scale registration 👤 Instructor: Wafa Ghnaim, Dress Historian & Educator
This lecture commemorates the Six-Day War (June 5–10, 1967), which began the ongoing Israeli military occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem. In the wake of this seismic event, tatreez shifted in its meaning and function as a form cultural expression. From the intimate labor of individual women’s hands to the international recognition of Palestinian embroidery by UNESCO in 2021 as Intangible Cultural Heritage, tatreez continues to serve as a vessel of collective memory and a historical record of the Palestinian people.
Photograph by @m0nastic Chris Gale
🔗 Register at the link in bio
#Tatreez #PalestinianEmbroidery#AlNaksa #WafaGhnaim #artsed#arthistory

Tatreez Workshop
2025-06-21 18:00 - 21:00 | UW – the Quad, Pierce Ln, Seattle, WA, 98195
Mark your calendars! Come join us for a fun workshop where you will learn about the significance of Tatreez in Palestinian culture and how to stitch your own design!
Please RSVP with the link in bio!
Hope to see you there!
#tatreez #tatreezembroidery #tatreezandtea#tatreezworkshop #tatreezdesign #freepalesti̇ne

Feral Abbasi-Ghnaim: A Celebration of Palestinian Embroidery
2025-06-28 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-29 16:30 - 20:00 | SWANA Rose Culture + Community Center, 2942 NE MLK Jr. Boulevard, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
A Celebration of Palestinian Embroidery presents selected works by Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim, an award-winning master artist, renowned teacher, mother, and grandmother, in honor of her birthday. Throughout her life and career, Abbasi-Ghnaim has devoted herself to preserving and passing down the centuries-old art of tatreez to Palestinian women and girls in the diaspora. She has also worked to educate the American public about its deep significance, both as an intangible cultural heritage and as a tangible documentation for storytelling, identity, and resistance. This exhibition honors her remarkable contributions to the community and the world, as documented in Tatreez & Tea: Embroidery and Storytelling in the Palestinian Diaspora (2016). Organized by her three daughters, this intimate exhibition highlights how her work functions as both a personal and collective archive of beauty, memory, and sorrow. Every stitch bridges home and homeland, threading stories across generations and geographies. Through her hands, tatreez becomes more than embroidery—it becomes a visual language of Palestinian resilience, identity, and creative expression in exile.

A Celebration of Palestinian Embroidery - Guided Tour
2025-06-29 12:00 - 14:00 | SWANA Rose Culture + Community Center, 2942 NE MLK Jr. Boulevard, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Curator Tour: The tour will be conducted by her daughters, Wafa and Safa, sharing the concept behind the exhibition, their mother’s life’s work, and the history and meaning of each artwork in the gallery.

Registration required

A Celebration of Palestinian Embroidery presents selected works by Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim, an award-winning master artist, renowned teacher, mother, and grandmother, in honor of her birthday. Throughout her life and career, Abbasi-Ghnaim has devoted herself to preserving and passing down the centuries-old art of tatreez to Palestinian women and girls in the diaspora. She has also worked to educate the American public about its deep significance, both as an intangible cultural heritage and as a tangible documentation for storytelling, identity, and resistance. This exhibition honors her remarkable contributions to the community and the world, as documented in Tatreez & Tea: Embroidery and Storytelling in the Palestinian Diaspora (2016).
Organized by her three daughters, this intimate exhibition highlights how her work functions as both a personal and collective archive of beauty, memory, and sorrow. Every stitch bridges home and homeland, threading stories across generations and geographies. Through her hands, tatreez becomes more than embroidery—it becomes a visual language of Palestinian resilience, identity, and creative expression in exile.

Stitching Circle Workshop
2025-06-29 14:30 - 16:30 | SWANA Rose Culture + Community Center, 2942 NE MLK Jr. Boulevard, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Stitching Circle Workshop: Mrs. Feryal will be in attendance to share stories and drink tea, while practicing Palestinian embroidery with the group. Please note that this is not a class, and all participants must bring their own supplies.

Registration required
A Celebration of Palestinian Embroidery presents selected works by Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim, an award-winning master artist, renowned teacher, mother, and grandmother, in honor of her birthday. Throughout her life and career, Abbasi-Ghnaim has devoted herself to preserving and passing down the centuries-old art of tatreez to Palestinian women and girls in the diaspora. She has also worked to educate the American public about its deep significance, both as an intangible cultural heritage and as a tangible documentation for storytelling, identity, and resistance. This exhibition honors her remarkable contributions to the community and the world, as documented in Tatreez & Tea: Embroidery and Storytelling in the Palestinian Diaspora (2016).
Organized by her three daughters, this intimate exhibition highlights how her work functions as both a personal and collective archive of beauty, memory, and sorrow. Every stitch bridges home and homeland, threading stories across generations and geographies. Through her hands, tatreez becomes more than embroidery—it becomes a visual language of Palestinian resilience, identity, and creative expression in exile.
