Join us on Saturday 9th October for a day of FREE events to mark the close of our Southampton exhibition!

Meet some of the Muslim women artists who form part of our collective and learn about Islamic Art.

Closing Celebration

Date: Saturday 9th October, 10am - 5pm

Location: Civic Centre, Commercial Road, Southampton, SO14, 7LY

Program

Islamic Art Demonstrations

(10am - 12pm & 1pm - 2:45pm)

Artists Mobeen Akhtar and Amber Khokar will showcase their work and demonstrate a variety of techniques throughout the day.

Artist Led Tours

(11:15am - 12pm & 2pm - 2:45pm)

Join artist Sara Choudhrey for a guided tour of the Manifesting the Unseen exhibition. Gain an insider’s perspective on the artworks displayed, an introduction to the three major disciplines in Islamic art (caligraphy, geometry and islimi), and learn about the techniques used in the artists’ workgain an insider’s perspective on the artworks displayed.

Poetry Recital & Closing Reception

(3pm - 4pm & 4pm - 5pm)

Join poets Nazneen Ahmed, Saraiya Bah, Rakaya Fetuga and Muneera Pilgrim for performances of new work created especially for our exhibition.