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We are delighted to introduce the inaugural edition of The Ismaili Canada Arts & Culture Newsletter. This newsletter has been created with the hope of growing and strengthening the community of artists and art enthusiasts within the Jamat, as well as amongst our multi-faith family members. We aim to showcase the amazing breadth of talent in the Canadian Jamat across all forms of art.

Through ongoing editions we will provide access to related activities, workshops, and resources in the wider community, and celebrate art as a necessary and fulfilling component of our daily lives. Whether you are an avid artist, a professional in the field, a beginner wanting to learn more, or simply a supporter of the arts, we hope you find our newsletters informative and enjoyable!

Artist Spotlight: Javid Jah, Visual Artist

Cimone Rajan, Singer & Songwriter

Artist Spotlight: Nasir Ayam, Singer and Musician

Ali to Karim: A Tribute to the Ismaili Imams

Music Video: There For You

Artists in Conversation - Mohamed Assani with Aliyah Amarshi

Let's Create Dot Art - Stippling

apARTogether: A Virtual Gallery - ENDING SOON

If you haven't had an opportunity to feast your eyes on the inspired works celebrated in apARTogether, or were wanting to view it again, we invite you to visit this virtual art exhibit before it ends on November 30.

apARTogether features over 250 works of art, spanning six media categories, by visual artists and creatives of all ages from the Canadian Ismaili and multi-faith community. The exhibits are showcased in two galleries, a la cARTe for amateur and professional artists, and stARTists which is a dedicated platform for artists and creatives under the age of 12.

Go to apARTogether now >

C.H.A.I. Showcase - Youth Edition

This Saturday, November 7 @ 5pm PT | 8pm ET

Join us for a special youth edition of the C.H.A.I. Showcase series. In this edition, six incredibly talented young artists share their expression of self via performing arts - dance, song writing, singing, and playing instruments.

Ziyana will take us on a journey, weaving together performances by Liam Jadavji, Millie Nanji, Kiyaan Lavji, Nakia Kheraj, Muskaan Jiwa, and Ashiana Sunderji.

Register Today >

The Art of Community

For Newcomers to Canada

Are you a newcomer to Canada and an artist? Would you like to learn more about the principles and practices of arts that engage with and create community?  With support from Canadian Immigration and Citizenship, MABELLEarts in partnership with Jumblies Theatre is offering a workshop intensive - at no cost - that will give the tools to undertake your own community arts project.

Two workshop dates:

• Workshop 1: Nov 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, Dec 2, 4, 6 from 6-8:30pm
• Workshop 2: Jan 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24 from 2-4:30pm

Email annie@mabellearts.ca for more information.

Share this newsletter with your friends

Help us and spread the word about the arts in our Jamat - share this newsletter with your friends, family members, and colleagues in the Jamat as well as multi-faith family members.

TO SUBSCRIBE: Visit iicanada.org/subscribe, fill in your details and choose Arts and Culture: Canada, click Subscribe, and check your inbox to complete the process.

More to Explore

For more information on Arts & Culture programs, resources, and online content see RESOURCES below.

Contact Us

Have questions or suggestions about Arts & Culture programs in the Jamat?  Email us at artsandculture@iicanada.net.