The Threads that Bind Us
About this Event
Join us for an unforgettable multi-media art exhibit where stories of resilience and hope come alive through the interplay between acrylics painting and stitching.
Dive deep into the tapestry of Palestinian voices sharing their lived experiences and dreams for their homeland through art works, words and song.
Don't miss out on this intimate community event, filled with powerful narratives and inspiring conversations!
NOTE TO ATTENDEES:
- admission is free, but registration is required, as there are limited seats
- there will be light refreshments (finger foods and soft drinks)
- the event is officially 6:00 to 8:00 pm, however, doors will open at 5:30 pm for early arrivals
- the speakers' presentations will begin at 6:30 pm sharp - kindly arrive by 6:30 to avoid disruption of the program
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:35 PM
EMCEE opening remarks
Info: The event EMCEE will welcome everyone, introduce speakers, and give some context to the exhibit of the night.
🕑: 06:35 PM - 06:40 PM
'My Journey With Cross Stitching, or 'Tatreez''
Info: Tatreez (cross stitching) teacher and mentor, Israa El-Saafin, shares a quick history of Palestinian cross stitching, and her own journey that has taken her back to her roots as she practises and teaches this ancestral tradition, building community through stitching.
🕑: 06:40 PM - 06:50 PM
'The Tension Between Hardship and Beauty'
Info: Visual artist, muralist and educator, Suzanne Ragheb, speaks about exploring the tension between hardship and beauty through her art, creating imagined spaces of hope, reflection, and emotional transcendence.
🕑: 06:50 PM - 06:55 PM
'Putting it Together'
Info: Ottawa-based artist, portrait painter and teacher, Sarah Marie Lacy, sets the stage for the host artist's presentation on the exhibit.
🕑: 06:55 PM - 07:10 PM
'The Threads that Bind Us'
Host: Hala Al-Madi
Info: Host artist, Hala Al-Madi, will share some insight into the birth of this exhibit, and how a three line poem by an American poet led to her most challenging and rewarding painting series to date.
🕑: 07:10 PM - 07:15 PM
Closing the program with song.
Info: Rula Shraydeh will end the evening's program with music and song.
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:20 PM
Closing remarks: what is next?
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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