Pakistani American Artists' Convention
About this Event
One day. One room. Art, film and music from the Pakistani-American creative world.
PAAC '26 is APPAC's first Pakistani-American Artists' Convention: a full day in Greenpoint with Pakistani artists at the top of their fields, from Grammy and Emmy winners to Cannes Lions, Coachella and Pakistan's Oscar submission, ending with Natasha Noorani live.
The Afternoon · 12 to 4 PM
- Gallery opening of Pakistani and Pakistani-American artists, curated by Hassan Khan
- Community mixer, with food from Nishaan and chai
- 1 PM · Build Your Own World: Jahanzeb Khawaja (media artist, Coachella and Glastonbury), Saks Afridi (Cannes Lions-winning artist), Usman Riaz (director of Pakistan's 2025 Academy Awards submission)
- 2 PM · Conquering the Machine: Taurees Habib (Grammy-winning sound engineer), Alisha Zafar (Emmy and Peabody award-winning producer)
- 3 PM · Making Your Own Noise: Shahjehan Khan (actor, Succession and Deli Boys), Natasha Noorani (singer-songwriter and convention headliner)
The Evening · 5 to 8 PM
- 5 PM: three short films
- 6 PM · Finding the Frame: Saleem Nasir Gondal (Focus Features award winner), Aisha Amin (Vimeo Staff Picks), Ammad Shaikh (Stowe Story Labs)
- 7 PM: Natasha Noorani closes the night live
Capacity is capped at 300. All Day Access ($35) covers everything. Afternoon or Evening only: $25.
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Afternoon - (Gallery, Mixer & Panels)
Info: Art gallery, networking mixer, & all-star panels. Light bites and refreshments will be served. Panelists include Shahjehan Khan, Natasha Noorani, Taurees Habib, Alisha Zafar, Jahanzeb Khawaja, Saks Afridi, & Usman Riaz.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Evening - (Films + Performance)
Info: A series of short film screenings followed by a filmmaker panel. Featured filmmakers include Saleem Nasir Gondal, Aisha Amin, & Ammad Shaikh. The night will be capped by a headlining musical performance by Natasha Noorani!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 25.00 to USD 35.00
