About

Alwan for the Arts serves the Arab community and educates the broader public by showcasing a range of cultural events, thereby enriching the cross- cultural and artistic encounter. Alwan is committed to maintaining a space for reflection, dialogue, and growth in the arts and cultures of the peoples of the Middle East, North Africa, and the diaspora.

Since 1998, Alwan for the Arts has played a leading role in promoting the diverse cultures of the Arab countries in New York City. Alwan organizes film festivals and screenings, book/poetry readings and signings, lectures and conferences, art exhibits, musical and theatrical performances, and language and literature classes. In 2003, Alwan established a center in lower Manhattan which provides a physical base for its diverse cultural activities.

Alwan is grateful for support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), the New York State Council for the Arts (NYSCA), the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the Violet Jacobs Charitable Trust as well as past support from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC). Alwan for the Arts is also grateful to Union Square Awards for its support in 2007 and 2008.

Advisory Board Members
Elissar Boujaoude
Tareq Farouki
Karim Hussein
Abdeen Jebara
Sherif Lotfi
Marc Malek
Carole Marshi
Laura Osman
Fadwa Robb
Suzy Wahba
Zeina Zuaiter

Executive Board Members
Anny Bakalian
Amer Bisat
Mona Eraiba
Mirene Ghossein
Mark Hachem
Ahmed Issawi
Sabi Kanaan
Joseph Massad
Prerana Reddy

Director
Jamal Rayyis

Volunteer & Intern Coordinator
Nadia Bishai

Curators
Amir ElSaffar (Music)
Mark Hachem (Art)
Nicole Macotsis (Dance/Performance)
Joseph Massad (Literature)
Christine Moore (Music)
Prerana Reddy (Film)

Language Coordinator
Iman Maiki

Volunteers/Interns
Yassmeen Abdulhamid
Mariam Bazeed
Liz Behrend
Calista DeJesus
Dalia El-Newehy
Dena Eraiba
Melissa Forstrom
Abir Haddad
George Melissinos
Maria Munoz
Vandana Sood
Katherine Vizcaino

Address:

16 Beaver Street, 4th Floor (between Broad Street & Broadway)
New York, NY 10004

Tel.: (646) 732-3261
Fax: (212) 967-4326

Email: info@alwanforthearts.org

Directions

Alwan for the Arts is accessible to people with disabilities. Please call 646 732 3261 in advance, or buzz at the door to arrange a ramp.

SUBWAY: 4/5 to Bowling Green; J/M/Z to Broad St.; R/W to Whitehall St.; 1 to Rector St. or South Ferry; 2/3 to Wall St.; A/C to Broadway-Nassau

BUSES: M1, M6, M9, M16, M20.

BIKE: Hudson Rvr. Greenway, East Rvr. path, Liberty St., Broadway, Water St.

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