A call for art from...Sufi artists...
Sufi
Subject: Urgent Call for art from Muslim/Arab/Persian and
Sufi artists A gallery show in response to Sept 11
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2001 09:36:40 -0500
From: Melody Winnig <mwinnig@m...>
To: Melody Winnig <mwinnig@m...>
HI,
I have been asked to co-curate this show. Since we are doing
everything quickly and by word of mouth, could you please
share this with anyone you think might be interested in
submitting their art. Hope you are well.
Much thanks.
Melody
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Urgent Call for art from Muslim/Arab/Persian and Sufi
artists
A gallery show in response to Sept 11
In response to September 11, Alex Echo who has a gallery in
Easthampton, Long Island, is donating his space to put
together a show of Muslim/Arab/Persian and Sufi art. He
feels this is the most patriotic thing he can personally do.
Since we have to move very quickly to get this show up by
Dec. 8, I would love if you might be willing to share this
email with other artists, photographers, sculptors and even
musicians who might want to participate.
Here are the details:
We are looking for 20 to 30 Muslim, Arab, Persian, and/or
Sufi artists, painters, sculptors, photographers. All
Muslims and Sufi artists are welcome, from all origins and
descents.
This is a unique opportunity to let our voice be heard and
make a change, to
give a real human face to the beauty of our cultural and
spiritual backgrounds.
Alex Echo, an artist, gallery owner and calligrapher of
Rumi's works, is offering his beautiful space to host an
exhibition show of Muslim artists of all descents. His wish
is to let others hear the voice of the Muslim community in
all its diversity and cultural richness, particularly in
response to the current events. His goal is to create peace
and harmony in showing the human, compassionate and
beautiful side of Islam.
By Nov. 21st we need the names of each participating artist
and the names of their submitted work, in order to send the
press releases. We have a good PR person in place so that
should help with coverage.
By Dec. 6th, all artwork should be delivered to Alex's Long
Island Gallery.
The opening is Dec. 8th and the show will last until Dec.
31st 2001.
If you know of any artist or mosque or Islamic cultural
organization that would also be interested in being a part
of this, please feel free to forward this email or contact
us.
Selima Raoui and Melody Shekinah Winnig will be curating the
show.
For NY and DC area artists, contact:
Selima Raoui at SRaoui@a... phone 631-288-8325, cell
631-398-4299
For New England and anywhere else but NY-DC corridor,
contact:
Melody Winnig at mwinnig@m... 508-358-5629
Since this is a major project for this small but affluent
community, it is already getting the press attention. Alex's
40% share of the sale will be donated to an appropriate
children's charity. Artists will retain 60% of sales. Alex
is generously giving his space, money, contacts and time to
this very special show. Anyone who would like to also
volunteer their skills, help, talents (musicians) or
middle-eastern food is greatly encouraged!
To contact Alex Echo, call (631) 329-3887---cell (516)
225-0997
Much Thanks,
Melody