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You’re all invited to attend the 13th Islamic Arts Festival at the Ismaili Center Houston! 🎨✨featuring 4 pieces by *Arti...
13/11/2026

You’re all invited to attend the 13th Islamic Arts Festival at the Ismaili Center Houston! 🎨✨featuring 4 pieces by *Artist Riaz Rafi*

​Come experience the rich heritage, vibrant colors, and magnificent traditions of Islamic art. From live calligraphy and traditional geometric designs to interactive workshops and stunning visual displays, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

​📅 Date: Nov 21 and 22,_ 2026
⏰ Time: 10am to 5:30pm
📍 Location: Ismaili Center Houston

🎟️ Admission: Free https://facebook.com/events/s/islamic-arts-festival/2135153530547452/

​Bring your family and friends for an inspiring celebration of art and culture. We can't wait to see you there! 🌟

For more details call Shehzad Chottani at 832-239-8486

🎨 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐤𝐢𝐝 𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥? 𝐀 𝐖𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐓!From making mosaics and lanterns to designing coasters...
13/11/2026

🎨 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐤𝐢𝐝 𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥? 𝐀 𝐖𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐓!

From making mosaics and lanterns to designing coasters, exploring Islamic patterns, and trying their hand at calligraphy, there's no shortage of creativity for our young festivalgoers!

And that's not all! 📚 Kids can also step into the world of storytelling with poetry, nasheed, short stories, and open mic sessions throughout the day.

✨ 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
🎨 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦-𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬
🎤 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 & 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐜
💛 𝐀 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧!

Bring the kids, let them explore, create, and discover something new!

📍 Ismaili Center Houston, 3rd floor
📅 November 21–22 | 10:30 AM–5:30 PM

🎟️ FREE festival admission!

Our partners, the Children’s Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, the Asia Society, and the Aga Khan Museum, Toronto, will be conducting the children’s art activities.

13/11/2026

🎨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧!

The wait is almost over! Get ready for a wonderful celebration of Islamic art, culture, creativity, and community!

🌟 Everyone is welcome! Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy a fun-filled experience celebrating the beauty of Islamic arts and culture.

🎉 Best of all, the main festival is open to the public! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore, learn, and create lasting memories together.

📅 November 21–22, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM–5:30 PM
📍 Ismaili Center, Houston

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠. 𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

🎉 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥!Two days, countless experiences! Join us in Houston fo...
12/11/2026

🎉 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥!

Two days, countless experiences! Join us in Houston for a celebration of Islamic art, culture, and creativity with programs for all ages and interests.

🖼️ Explore stunning artwork from talented artists.
🎬 Enjoy our film festival and academic seminar.
🎶 Experience the soulful sounds of Sufi music.
🎤 Discover spoken word, storytelling, and a comedy show.
🎨 Participate in interactive art activities and workshops.
🍽️ Savor delicious food from a variety of vendors.

Whether you're an art enthusiast, a music lover, or looking for a fun family outing, there's something for everyone!

📅 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟏–𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
📍 𝐈𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
2323 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019 (Free Parking)

🕙 Check the festival schedule for individual program times.

🎟️ 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍! 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞.

Please note: Separate tickets are required for select evening performances, including the Qawwali concert and comedy show.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and celebrate the beauty of Islamic arts with us!

🎨 𝐀 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬!Whether you're an art collector, a connoisseur, or simply someone who a...
12/11/2026

🎨 𝐀 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬!

Whether you're an art collector, a connoisseur, or simply someone who appreciates beauty, the 13th Annual Islamic Arts Festival is an event you won't want to miss!

Artists from across America will come together to showcase and sell their incredible work. Discover one-of-a-kind paintings, intricate drawings, beautiful tapestries, sculptures, and so much more across a wide range of artistic mediums.

🖼️ Find a unique piece for your collection, discover your next favorite artist, or simply immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of Islamic art. With so much to explore, there's something to inspire everyone!

📅 November 21–22, 2026
📍 Ismaili Center
2323 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019 (Free Parking)

✨ Two days of extraordinary art, talented artists, and cultural discovery!

🎟️ Admission is free! Bring your friends and family and experience the beauty of Islamic art.

✨ Only a few spots left! ✨Join us this Saturday for EBRU: The Turkish Art of Paper Marbling with artist Shaheen Rahman a...
11/11/2026

✨ Only a few spots left! ✨

Join us this Saturday for EBRU: The Turkish Art of Paper Marbling with artist Shaheen Rahman at Freeman Library in Clear Lake! 🎨

Can’t make it? Come explore Shaheen’s work, meet incredible artists, and experience Islamic art and live demonstrations at the 13th Annual Islamic Arts Festival, November 21–22!

🔗 Links to register for Saturday’s demonstration and get your FREE festival tickets are in our bio! 💚

𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧 is the recipient of the Islamic Arts Society- Waqar Khan Scholarship. She is a second-year MA student s...
11/11/2026

𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧 is the recipient of the Islamic Arts Society- Waqar Khan Scholarship. She is a second-year MA student studying Art History at the University of Houston. Her thesis project focuses on two artists, Elsa Gramcko (Venezuelan b. 1925 d. 1994) and Marcos Grigorian (Iranian b. 1925 d. 2007). Despite the social and historical conditions that differentiate their respective works, Gramcko and Grigorian both worked within nation-states that relied heavily on fossil-fuel extraction at a time when large-scale oil profits and a culture of affluence became synonymous with modernity.

Marcos Grigorian, an Armenian-Iranian, worked as a diasporic artist and sought an Iranian national identity by engaging with historically Persian themes, such as land and religion. She aims to explore how shared circumstances and experiences can create a visual language that transcends geographic borders.

“𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒚 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒓. 𝑾𝒂𝒒𝒂𝒓 𝑲𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕!”

🎨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 & 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧!Ready to take your artistic skills to the next level? Join us ...
10/11/2026

🎨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 & 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧!

Ready to take your artistic skills to the next level? Join us at the 13th Annual Islamic Arts Festival for special workshops led by renowned artists and experts in Islamic art!

These hands-on classes are designed for dedicated learners, including adults and mature children ages 12 and up. Each workshop lasts 120 minutes and costs $30 per student. Certificates will be awarded upon completion.

✨ Deepen your understanding of Islamic art, learn from experienced artists, and explore the beauty of traditional artistic techniques.

📅 Sunday, November 22, 2026
📍 Black Box Theater, 2nd Floor, Ismaili Center
2323 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019

🎟️ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!
Register here: https://islamicartssociety.org/art-workshops-2025/

Spaces are limited, so plan ahead and join us for an inspiring artistic experience!

𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬 This...
09/11/2026

𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬

This year's session will highlight the Ismaili Center's architecture and landscape design. Our speakers are Emily Moore of DLR, the building's architect of record, and Jeff Aten of NBW, the landscape architects for the Center. The moderated discussion will be led by Omar Samji.

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 pm
📍 Black Box Theater, 2nd Floor, Ismaili Center
2323 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019

09/11/2026

🎨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧!

The wait is almost over! Get ready for a wonderful celebration of Islamic art, culture, creativity, and community!

🌟 Everyone is welcome! Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy a fun-filled experience celebrating the beauty of Islamic arts and culture.

🎉 Best of all, the main festival is open to the public! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore, learn, and create lasting memories together.

📅 November 21–22, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM–5:30 PM
📍 Ismaili Center, Houston

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠. 𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

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