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@vima.artfair cute humans appreciation post. 🔖

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And just like that, a full stop on 2025 ✈️

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Endless thank you’s to friends of ArteEast for helping us celebrate our 22nd Anniversary last week, and joining us in honoring the incredibly inspiring and singularly creative minds of @hamidinperson & @mmhibbard , @leezaahmady , and @hala.n.alyan - we were beyond proud to share this evening with you 🤎🙏🏽.

Many thanks to all that made the night so special: AE’s Board of Trustees, event Hosts @ginou_choueiri + @just.lila , our Co-Chairs @emltf + @mhambouz ; our Supporters, Advocates, Fans, Sponsors, and Art Auction Contributors + Bidders. And special thanks to our evening’s emcee and dear AE friend @gonewiththehind , guest performing artists @zahra_alzubaidi_ , @thebrooklynnomads , and DJ @myyuh__ , and venue host @funoon.us ❤️🙌🏽

(Too many pictures to share, and way too many tags beyond the 20 limit 😬- look for more in our stories coming soon! 📸’s by @mariagryff )
1. Crowd selfie from the stage with honorees @hamidinperson + @mmhibbard
2. Honoree @leezaahmady
3. Honoree @hala.n.alyan
4. Event attendees
5. Emcee @gonewiththehind
6. Performance by @zahra_alzubaidi_ and band
7. ArteEast Directors, Board, and event Co-Chairs
8. Event guests
9. Event guests
10. @thebrooklynnomads performance
11. Dance floor
12. Event guests
13. Dance Party with @myyuh__
14. Guests on the dance floor
15. Boogying Down
16. Sponsor salute including @funoon.us & @bibibakerynyc
17. Evening’s drink sponsors- @wildarcfarm @tiptoppropercocktails @backhomebeer
18. Food sponsors @eatnaya
& @pheasantnyc
19. Sampling of our latest merch collab project- @tracychahwan @saifazzuz designs
20. Thank you to all of the artists that generously donated work to the auction- so amazing to see many of you in the house!

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We can’t wait to gather with our community for an unforgettable night at ArteEast’s 22nd Anniversary Benefit this Monday, November 3rd! We will honor individuals who have made significant contributions to SWANA arts and culture. The evening will also include music, dance, performances, and an open buffet and bar.

🎟 Limited Community Tickets — 30% Off! We’ve just released a small batch of discounted community tickets — only 20 left! Grab yours before they’re gone.

Go to the event page, select a “Fan Ticket,” and apply the code ArteEastCommunity2025 at checkout.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

link to ticket page in bio

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Last bitsa Italy 🍕

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End of the Roman summer 🌞

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Good thing 🌙

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Our first NYC snow earlier this year

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Thank you to all that contributed to making last night’s @arteeast benefit a great success- via generous contributions of funding/art/food/drinks, ticket purchases, art auction bids, performances, laughs, tears, and dance moves. So proud to be a part of this community, and to lend a hand as an event co-chair and consultant over the past few months working alongside sisters AE’s @ginou_choueiri & @just.lila 🤎🤎.

If you couldn’t attend, please consider making a donation or getting a last bid in on an incredible artwork via our online auction @artsy - bidding concludes tomorrow at noon EDT (links for both in my bio & ArteEast’s)

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What a memorable evening of celebration, healing, and solidarity! We are thrilled to have marked ArteEast’s 21st Anniversary with such a beautiful community of old and new friends. Your presence and unwavering support made this milestone truly special, reinforcing our shared commitment to our mission—elevating the arts from the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) region, reaching a global audience.

Thank you to all our honorees, Watermelon Pictures, Hadieh Shafie, and Céline Semaan. Thank you to our food and beverage sponsors, Pheasant Catering, NAYA, Bibi Bakery, Ixsir wines and TipTop cocktails.

We are deeply grateful to all who have contributed to another year of ArteEast!

If you couldn’t attend, you can still support us by making a donation by clicking the link in our bio.

All photos taken by Maria Sakr.

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What a memorable evening of celebration, healing, and solidarity! We are thrilled to have marked ArteEast’s 21st Anniversary with such a beautiful community of old and new friends. Your presence and unwavering support made this milestone truly special, reinforcing our shared commitment to our mission—elevating the arts from the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) region, reaching a global audience.

Thank you to all our honorees, Watermelon Pictures, Hadieh Shafie, and Céline Semaan. Thank you to our food and beverage sponsors, Pheasant Catering, NAYA, Bibi Bakery, Ixsir wines and TipTop cocktails.

We are deeply grateful to all who have contributed to another year of ArteEast!

If you couldn’t attend, you can still support us by making a donation by clicking the link in our bio.

All photos taken by Maria Sakr.

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Teach me about art

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