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We the People Project 2011: The Lives, Art, and Cultures of Muslim and Arab Women

We the People Project 2011: The Lives, Art, and Cultures of Muslim and Arab Women

Saturday, June 11, 11 am to 7:30 pm

Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912

Are you eager for peace in our world? Would you like people of different religions, race, color and creed understand each other better, so that in time we can eradicate fear and terrorism and bring peace and understanding to our global community? If so, avail of a wonderful opportunity to meet talented Muslim and Arab women artists, writers, activists and community leaders at Empowered Women International’s third annual We the People Project on June 11th at the Galleries of Takoma Park Community Center.

Join us for a full day cultural event celebrating the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Muslim and Arab community in the DC Metro area.

Muslim Artists Studios – 11am to 5pm

* Explore Islamic Ornamentation and Arabic calligraphy with Huda.
* Check out Kamar’s Morrocan Room and learn about her passion for interior decoration.
* Learn to paint with talented Pakistani-born painter and architect, Nadia
* Meet Muslim novelist, Jameela Alter and discuss her book, On Clipped Wings. Jameela will also showcase her passion for hand-making simple, inspirational books and cards.

Film Festival presented by 20,000 Dialogues – 11am to 2:30pm

Free of Charge and Open to the Public!

* 11:00 am-noon – On a Wing and a Prayer, a heartwarming story about a devout Muslim American family in rural America. See that film here.
* Noon-12:30pm – Panel Discussion with contributors from the book “I Speak for Myself”
* 1-2:30 pm – Screening of My Fellow American followed by a panel discussion with contributors from the book, “ I Speak for Myself”

Exhibiting Artists Reception – 3:30pm to 5:00pm

* Talk by Exhibit Curator and Participating Artists

* Author, Jameela Alter will share her personal life story that inspired the novel “On Clipped Wings”

A light fare reception will follow in the lobby 5-5:45pm

We the People Project 2011 is free and open to the public.

Performance following the one day cultural event: “Unveiled” One Woman Show with Pakistani-born artist, Rohina Malik – 6:00-7:30pm – $15

Four Muslim women in a post-9/11 world serve tea and uncover what lies beneath the veil in this compelling one-woman show.

For more information, please visit http://ewintwethepeople.wordpress.com/

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