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Our November calendar is officially set, A full month of Book Launching, Poetry Film Screening and cozy Storytimes. We are ready to welcome you at our Bustan 😍🌱 Link in Bio For Registration #November #philadelphia #Philly #arabCommunity by @albustanseeds
Western media regularly depicts Iran as a land of constant conflict and oppression, perhaps now more than ever. In contrast, the films presented in this showcase, while never eliding the harsher aspects of a country by decades of turmoil from within and without, depict ordinary life in all its mundanity, complexity, humor, and sorrow. Walking backwards from death through to childhood, we see here the full tapestry of generations making up Iran’s population as they struggle with such universal dilemmas as retirement, body image, and parenting, all within the unique context of contemporary Iranian life. 🗓️ November 7 | 3:00 pm 📍 Asian Arts Initiative 🎟️ Tickets on sale at PAAFF.org Dubito | Directed by Daniyal Mahmoudniya | Iran | Farsi | 2024 In this existential drama, a strict, aging corpse-washer forces a careless young man to become his apprentice. However, a sudden tragedy shatters the old master’s lifelong beliefs, forcing him to face his own fears about death and legacy. East Coast Premiere In Turn | Directed by Sahra Asadollahi | Iran | Farsi | 2026 After an elderly man dies without a will, nursing home residents record their final wishes,triggering a series of unsettling events. Philadelphia Premiere Aftershock | Directed by Simin Mohit | Iran | Farsi | 2025 Shirin is a young woman struggling with her weight. As her engagement ceremony approaches, she faces intense pressure from her fiancé to lose weight. Over time, Shirin begins to question the values of their relationship. U.S. Premiere Portrait | Directed by Farzam Tabibi | Iran | Farsi | 2025 In a photography studio, a woman struggles to capture an innocent portrait of herself to prove her innocence in court. East Coast Premiere Mama’s Girl | Directed by Hamed Azizi | Iran | Farsi | 2026 At a tense family gathering, Ava — a strong-willed little girl — defies her mother’s strict orders and plays with the boy she secretly likes. But beneath this seemingly innocent disobedience lies a deeper rebellion. As her mother’s anger intensifies, Ava is ready to reveal a secret that can no longer be hidden. North American Premiere by @albustanseeds
𝑻𝑾𝑶 𝑬𝑿𝑯𝑰𝑩𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺, 𝑶𝑵𝑬 𝑯𝑶𝑴𝑬𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑫 A Single Word – a family’s century, told through the intimacy of home archives - - George Harb (@the_harbalicious) From Gaza to Gaza – a people’s present, told through the urgency of art made to survive -- Works by artists in Gaza, curated by Eleanor Goldfield (@radicaleleanor) 100% of From Gaza to Gaza print sales will be sent to the artists Thursday, September 10 · 6–8 PM 📍Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Gallery 310 W Master St, Philadelphia These two exhibitions meet at a single conviction: that Palestinian life cannot be reduced to its destruction. Exhibition On View: September 10, 2026 – November 27, 2026 RSVP Through the link in our bio! -------------- #GeorgeHarb #ASingleword #GAZA2GAZA #GAZA #Palestine #PhillyArts #VisualArchive #Philly by @albustanseeds
Because we believe that culture starts with our youth. This year alone, our education programs made a lasting impact through after-school Arabic language learning, percussion workshops, and summer camp. 🌱 700+ Students immersed in Arabic language, percussion, and arts. 🌱 6 Teaching Artists mentoring the next generation. 🌱 4 Program Coordinators leading program workshops and summer camp. 🌱 12 Dedicated Volunteers giving their time to keep culture alive. Love seeing youth connected to Arab Arts and Culture? Help us keep this program alive by sharing it to your community! #Albustan2026 #Donate #education #learning by @albustanseeds
One community. One voice. In solidarity with Palestine. 📍 Friends Center, Philadelphia November 29 | 3:30–7:00 PMFriends Center, Philadelphia 🗓️ November 29 | 3:30–7:00 PM by @albustanseeds
Polling places are OPEN! 🗳️ Your voice deserves to be heard 🗣️ Have questions about your registration, polling place, or need language support? Call Yalla Vote's Election Protection Hotline 📞 1-844-YALLA-US (1-844-925-5287). English and Arabic support. ✅ #YallaVote by @albustanseeds
HIRING! 📢 Calling all writers, educators, and storytellers in Philly! ✍️ We’re searching for an inspiring Creative Writer Mentor to join our team for the **Juthor Program** at Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture. If you love guiding emerging voices, leading hands-on creative writing workshops, and celebrating cultural storytelling in a vibrant community space, we’d love to have you with us! 📍 Philadelphia, PA 🔗 Details & how to apply: Link in bio! ------------ #PhillyWriters #PhillyCreatives #TeachingArtist #CreativeWriting #WritingCommunity #JuthorProgram #AlBustan #PhillyArts #NonprofitJobs #ArtsEducation #StorytellersOfInstagram #PhillyHiring by @albustanseeds
The wait is over- Al-Bustan annual Holiday Souk is back! We’re gearing up to celebrate local Philly makers, artists, and small businesses this festive season at Al-Bustan. If you've been waiting to apply, you’re in luck: 🗓️ Deadline: Vendor submissions are open through November 13! 🔗 How to apply: Head to the link in our bio to grab the application before it closes. Tag your favorite local makers below, and stay tuned for more holiday announcements! #holidayseason #holidaygifts #Philadelphia by @albustanseeds
TWO EXHIBITIONS, ONE HOMELAND ✨ DR. KHALIL KHALIDY ✨ On view through November 27 at Al-Bustan Art Gallery. Through his visual storytelling, Dr. Khalidy fosters dialogue, compassion, and shared understanding. Yet his commitment reaches far beyond the studio. Recognizing the acute financial and operational hardships bearing down on frontline healthcare providers, he has turned his talent into an engine of community solidarity. Support these artists directly by visiting the gallery or ordering your favorite prints in your preferred poster size at www.artfromgaza.com. 🔗 Link in bio to shop and learn more. From Gaza to Gaza – Works by artists in Gaza, curated by Eleanor Goldfield (@radicaleleanor) 100% of From Gaza to Gaza print sales will be sent to the artists. #TwoExhibitionsOneHomeland #FromGazaToGaza #AlBustan #PalestinianArtists #ArtFromGaza #DrKhalilKhalidy by @albustanseeds
Join us for this month’s Second Thursdays #2ndThuresdayPHL This month, we are thrilled to feature Palestinian American writer @elena_dudum for the Philadelphia launch of her debut book, "They Told Me Back Home Would Be Beautiful". Dudum will be joined in conversation by acclaimed author and journalist @reem.kassis. Together, they will explore personal and collective memory, the emotional landscapes of homeland and exile, and the craft of centering Palestinian stories. 📖 Get Your Copy Ahead of Time: Be sure to secure your copy before the event! Order directly through @maveybooks 📍 Where: Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture 310 Master St., Unit 2, Philadelphia, PA 19122 🗓 When: Second Thursday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 🎟 Admission: Free & open to all 🔗 RSVP & Event Details: Link in bio We can’t wait to see you there! #AlBustan #SecondThursdays #SouthKensington #PhillyArts #MakingRoutes #PhillyCreatives #ArabCulture #BookTalk #OpenGallery #PhillyEvents by @albustanseeds
TWO EXHIBITIONS, ONE HOMELAND 🇵🇸 ✨ MOHAMMED AL-HAJ ✨ On view through November 27 at Al-Bustan Art Gallery. Traversing realism, symbolic expressionism, and tactile abstraction, Mohammed Al-Haj translates collective memory and forced migration onto canvas. Known internationally for his seminal project Displacement—presented at the 2022 Venice Biennale—his dynamic layering of pigment, form, and texture documents the realities of uprooted communities while reclaiming space for Palestinian identity, perseverance, and quiet beauty. Support Al-Haj and fellow Gazan artists directly by visiting the gallery or ordering your favorite prints in your preferred poster size at www.artfromgaza.com. 🔗 Link in bio to shop and learn more. From Gaza to Gaza – Works by artists in Gaza, curated by Eleanor Goldfield (@radicaleleanor) 100% of From Gaza to Gaza print sales will be sent to the artists. #TwoExhibitionsOneHomeland #FromGazaToGaza #AlBustan #PalestinianArtists #ArtFromGaza #MohammedAlHaj #ContemporaryArt #Displacement by @albustanseeds
‼️ Important Update ‼️ Tonight’s performance, Amir ElSaffar & Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch: Inner Spaces, has been canceled due to sudden illness. We sincerely apologize for the short notice and any disruption to your evening plans. All registered guests have been sent an email update; automatic full refunds, please check your emails! Returning Soon: The good news—Inner Spaces will be back in Spring 2027! Stay tuned for rescheduled dates and announcements. If you have any inquiries, please reach out via email at marketing@albustanseeds.org or DM us directly. Thank you all so much for your understanding, and support. 🤍 by @albustanseeds

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