Arabesques 

Is a cultural organization to facilitate cross-cultural understanding by promoting the work of Middle Eastern, West Asian and North African artists, performers, writers and folklorists by hosting them in conversations, exhibits and performances. The organization will serve the Arab, North African, West Asian and Middle Eastern communities and educate the broader public by showcasing a range of cultural events to enrich cross-cultural and artistic encounters. Arabesques culture and art will be committed to maintaining a space for reflection, dialogue and growth in the arts and cultures of the peoples of the Middle East, North Africa and the diaspora. Arabesques culture will organize film screenings, book/poetry readings and signings, lectures and conferences, art exhibits, and performances. The MENA / WANA community in Western New York is growing and there is a need to create understanding and communication between communities through art and culture. 

Our Vision 

Is to share the beauty of the different MENA /WANA  cultures with focus on art cultures and traditions only. The MENA / WANA community in Western New York doesn't have a cultural centre with focus on art only, the centre will gather the different MENA / WANA  communities in Western New York under the umbrella of art and culture. Arabesques in Western New York will be a non-partisan and secular organization with focus on art and culture. 

What is MENA or WANA

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA), also referred to as West Asia and North Africa (WANA)or South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA),is a geographic region which comprises the Middle East (also called West Asia) and North Africa together.