The First International Art Exhibit

New Orleans, LA – January 22, 2008. Payson Center for International Development and Technology Transfer, Tulane University is delighted to host the First International Art Exhibit as part of the Second Annual Symposium on the Relations Between the United States and the Islamic World. The exhibition will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 8:30am to 5:30pm in Tulane University Center, Kendall Cram Lecture Hall.

The First International Art Exhibit features diverse works by contemporary artists from different backgrounds. The exhibition aims to serve as a bridge between cultures and introduce to the New Orleans art community and the public unique international artistic experience. Different art styles from calligraphy to impressionism, realism and abstraction are represented in the exhibition. Artworks will be offered for sale and 30% will be donated for the Payson Center to support its mission.

The art exhibit is curated by Haitham Eid and sponsored by the Payson Center for International Development and Technology Transfer, Tulane University. Beside the art exhibit lectures, workshops, music and entertainment will be offered. Admission is free to the public.

Payson Center for International Development and Technology Transfer, Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
Contact: Haitham Eid
www.paysonislam.com

We the students of the Payson Center for International Development and Technology Transfer recognizing recent changes in relations between the Muslim World and the USA, and feeling heartfelt distress over the changes, wish to open a frank discussion of the issues and differences pertaining to communications and development that cause friction between the parties. This symposium is called in part because we see areas that we can and wish to contribute and in part a desire to be effective participants in bringing the regions together.
Symposium Coordinators: Andrew Ward, Jessica Adams, John Illsley and Doris O' Sullivan

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