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Registration has closed for the Sharing Ramadan event.
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For two days in April, the Jefferson City community and faith leaders will gather to improve their understanding and appreciation of different religions in Mid-Missouri.
The Festival of Faiths will feature speakers from Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Catholic and Protestant traditions.
The event, held at First Presbyterian Church, 324 Madison St., and First United Methodist Church, 201 Monroe St., is open to people of all faiths.
Read Full Article: http://www.newstribune.com/news/local/story/2018/mar/24/tickets-available-for-aprils-festival-of-faiths/718905/
General Event Information:
Saturday, March 31, 2018
5:30 PM CDT - 9:30 PM CDT
The Contemporary Art Museum
3750 Washington Blvd, St. Louis MO, 63108
CRiSTL is back! We believe in inspiring a generation of American Muslim artists and performers to tell their stories and break stereotypes. We believe in reigniting the beautiful and inspiring tradition of art within the Muslim community. Join us for our 2nd annual celebration of St. Louis Muslim Artists and Performers. Muslims are one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse communities in America. That diversity can best be seen through their unique masterpieces, poetry, and craftsmanship done in our community.
Meet Some of Our Artists & Performers Videos:
- Hi, I'm Aliaa Rehman, A Muslim Artist Who Loves Animals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq0sq9L951E
- These Two Sisters Want to Inspire American Muslim Artists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2HKbTjNOp0
- She Maybe Young But Her Words Are Sharp: Spoken Word Artist Alyaa Elsayed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdLXWoSDvx0
- Meet Adna Hodzic, A Bosnian-American Hijabi Muslim Poet: https://youtu.be/ILrRx4MO_XM
CRiSTL is a one evening art exhibition that brings together dozens of local Muslim artists and performers and gives them an opportunity to display their work and talent. As a guest, you'll be able to visit various art tables, speak to the artists, and purchase their artwork. You'll be entertained by the various Muslim performances. The performances include poetry, spoken word, Nasheed (traditional Islamic singing), comedy, rap, and much more. International food will be served during the event which is covered with your $15 admission ticket. A children's section is setup to keep your kids engaged and having fun during the art exhibition. You may come and stay for as long or as little as you like. There is ample parking around the Contemporary Art Museum with security patrolling the streets and ensuring a safe space for all of our guests.
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I'm a Muslim Artists. How Can I Display My Work at the Art Exhibition?
We are passionate about empowering Muslim artists and giving them an opportunity to display and sell their work. If you are a professional Muslim artists or someone who makes art pieces as a hobby we want you at this exhibition. All you need to do is register online to start the process. Our amazing team will reach out to you to better explain the details of the art exhibition, discuss expectations, and coordinate logistics.
Last year we featured graphic designers, photographers, painters, sculptures, fashion designers, soap makers, fine artists, jewelry makers, henna artists, makeup artists, screen printers, calligraphers and more. We hope to build on that history.
Artists Register Today: Click Here...
I'm a Muslim Performer. How do I Sign up for the Art Exhibition?
If you wrote it, you can present it! We are eager to give Muslim performers a stage and an audience to perform in front of. Whether you're a poet, spoken word artists, singer, nasheed artists, comedian, or other types of performer we would love to have you perform at the upcoming art exhibition. This first step is to register online and our amazing team will reach out to you to better explain the details of the art exhibition, discuss expectations, and coordinate logistics.
Performers Register Today: Click Here...
Official Sponsors:
- Project Downtown St. Louis: http://www.pdstl.org/index.html
- PROMUS United: http://www.promusunited.org/
VIDEO OF 1st STL Muslim Art Exhibition
#CrSTL Artists & Performers Signup Form
We believe in reigniting the beautiful & inspiring tradition of art within the Muslim community. A tradition that historically helped define Muslim civilization and it's connection to the Divine but after colonization and the modern era is not pursued to it's full potential. That's why CAIR-Missouri launched "Creativity & Identity" a 1-day Muslim Art Exhibition featuring local Muslim artists in St. Louis. If you are an aspiring Muslim artists and are looking for a platform to showcase your art then we want you to be a part of #CrSTL 2018. If you are a Muslim poet, spoken word artists, singer, comedian, or performer then we want you to use your skills at #CrSTL 2018. Fill out the sign-up form below to be included in the art exhibition.
Yes, You Can Signup to be Both an Artist and Performer :D!
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