Archive for October 2014

Internship Opportunities:

• Assistant Grant Writer
• Regional Art Program Coordinator
• National Art Competition Organizer

Discover Islamic Art & Faraz Khan Art Studio, grassroots art organizations are seeking highly motivated and committed individuals to the Islamic Art cause and to assist with the above internships. The position requires a commitment of 10 hours per week for seven weeks. Interns will learn the business side of art and creativity with one of the fastest growing Islamic art institution.

Please submit your resume via ‘contact’ form www.farazkhanartstudio.com/contact/ and write “Internship Opportunity” under the subject. Deadline for submission is November 20, 2014. All candidates will be informed of the result by December 20, 2014.

Benefits:

An individual who completes the assignment successfully will receive the following benefits:

• Stipend of $250
• Letter of Recommendation
• Certificate of internship
• Learn art business and marketing skills
• Commute is not required
• Flexible work hours

Successful Candidate Description:

• Close attention to detail
• Excellent writing skills
• Background in art education/grants preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Organized and an ability to manage different tasks
• Conduct online research and coordinate projects.
• Experience with WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, Illustrator, and Photoshop is a plus.

Update: A look back at Rutgers University’s first Discovering Islamic Art art show I was blessed to organized and curate a gathering of local Islamic artists Hassan Mourad, Elinor Aisha Holland, Areej Sabzwari, and Asma Shikoh at Zimmerli Art Museum. The place was packed with 400 attendees. This was the first time local Islamic artists were able to converse and showcase their artwork at Rutgers Zimmerli Art Museum. I will be teaching Rutgers University’s first Arabic Calligraphy & History class in summer 2015, (M,W,F 6-10pm) at College Avenue Campus, New Brunswick, NJ.

Discovering Islamic Art at Zimmerli Art Museum. Monday, November 17, 2014 – 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm     First time ever, I am super excited about Rutgers holding an Islamic Art exhibition on College Avenue campus! Come meet the exceptional artists and view their beautiful artwork next Monday, Nov. 17th at Zimmerli Art Museum from 2-5pm.   The Center for Middle Eastern Studies is pleased to present a one-day ‘Discovering Islamic Art’ program at the Zimmerli Art Museum. The program will consist of five artists and calligraphers practicing live demonstrations and displaying their art. “Through ‘Discovering Islamic Art’ we want our college community to engage in Islamic art not as something that is overly academic, but as something vibrant and live today” said Faraz Khan, the program organizer. The program is free of charge for students and the community. The event is sponsored by Center for Middle Eastern Studies which is headed by Dr. Toby Jones.  “The Center for Middle Eastern Studies is excited to collaborate with artists from around the region and with the Zimmerli Museum in directing attention to Islam’s cultural and artistic richness. This is a great opportunity to introduce students and residents from around the state to Islamic calligraphic art as well as to some of our area’s most talented artists.”   Visitors are encouraged to stop-in and view live gallery of artists demonstrating the art of calligraphy alongside exhibit of the featured artists listed below:

*  Mosque Decoration – Hamed Dardashtian *  Arabic Calligraphy – Hassan Mourad *  Mosaic Tiles – Asma Shikoh *  Geometrical Designs – Areej Sabzwari *  Arabic Calligraphy – Elinor Holland