SAVE THE DATE! Friday Aug 16, 6-9 pm! "Surface Shifts" An exhibition of RASMI artists' work!

The RASMI crew's been hard at work since July 8th at the AAANY. SAVE THE DATE: Aug 16, 6-10 pm. You, your family, and friends are invited to a public exhibition of our work! Where? At The Storefront, 6921 4th Avenue, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

Like us on facebook to stay in touch. We still have spots open, so contact ktoukhy6@hotmail.com or Evelyn at the AAANY for sign up sheets and info.

Now that RASMI has full funding ++ some, we are filling spots for the summer! Read on

RASMI (Arabic for "my drawing/official") is a visual arts workshop where participants are guided through a safe, structured, and fun process to create their own self portraits of identity. We will look at a lot of art, including art from the Arab and Muslim worlds- the streets and museums- for inspiration. What do you want to tell the world about who you are? Come learn how to say it through art.

Who: youth between 14-21 of Arab or Muslim descent

Where:  Arab American Association in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

When: 3 times a week, each week, between July 8 and Aug 3. Mon, Tues, Wed, 1-4pm

Why: Self expression, Fun, Empowerment. 20 community service credits can be earned for committed students. We'll show off your work in a local gallery show the first weekend of August, open to the public.

Contact: Katherine, Egyptian American artist, educator, and founder of RASMI. ktoukhy6@hotmail.com !

And the great news is: RASMI summer 2013 is fully funded! Our community of supporters keeps growing daily and I'm excited to keep everyone in tune with more pictures and fun news, as we get started in July. Don't forget, we'll be exhibiting in August. A big warm THANK YOU to everyone sharing the news and supporting.

Thanks to so many people contributing and sharing our fundraising campaign. We have only $250 more to raise! And the best part is that RASMI is backed by so many in the creative community and beyond. I am getting requests from other artists to come present their work as guest artists, more inspiration for the young people involved!

If you haven't visited our fundraising page yet, you can link up here: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rasmi--2/x/819188