Connections and Contexts
Event Information
Description
The Coalition of Muslim Women of KW (CMW) in partnership with THEMUSEUM are very pleased to announce the third annual Muslim women art exhibition, “Connections & Contexts”, exploring the Islamic influences and traditions.
This is the third annual exhibition showcasing the artistic work of four Muslim women; Soheila Esfahani, Melika Hashemi, Jamelie Hassan and Sumaira Tazeen.Meet & greet the artists on October 28th from 1-3 pm and explore what it means to be a contemporary artist of Islamic background in Canada. Come to enjoy an encouraging and positive dialogue of understanding the rich heritage of Islam.
October is Women’s History Month in Canada and is proclaimed as Islamic History Month by Canadian Parliament and Islamic Heritage Month by the Parliament of Ontario.
Organizer Coalition of Muslim Women of KW
Organizer of Connections and Contexts
The Coalition of Muslim Women of KW is a group of highly passionate local Muslim women, who believe that by working together, we can create a just and harmonious community where Muslim women are valued, empowered and admired for who they are. We provide training and opportunities to engage as leaders both in the Muslim and the larger communities. To achieve our vision, we strive to strengthen and support the voices of Muslim women in the Kitchener-Waterloo area and enhance communication and understanding between the Muslim women and the larger community by offering educational workshops, informative presentations and interactive community forums.
