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Rooted in Arab arts and language, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture offers artistic and educational programming that enriches understanding and celebrates diversity, while supporting the pursuit and affirmation of Arab American cultural identity and playing a constructive civic role within broader American society.
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture was funded to provide culturally grounded, trauma-informed arts and wellness programming for Arab immigrant and refugee families. Activities will include intergenerational art workshops, bilingual mental health support, community navigation and language assistance, cultural gatherings, and school-based cultural exchange programming.
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture received support for its efforts to celebrate and preserve Arab arts, language, and heritage through multidisciplinary cultural programming. Through youth education, public art, music, and community events, Al-Bustan fostered cultural pride, civic engagement, and meaningful spaces for healing, storytelling, and belonging among Arab immigrant and refugee communities.
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture received funding for Tabadul: Reflecting on our Experiences through the Arts program, a partnership with Northeast Hight School (NEHS). Tabadul used creative expression and art therapy to support immigrant and refugee students and families at NEHS. Through weekly workshops in visual art, writing, and podcasting, students explored issues related to identity, health, and wellbeing while building community and resilience. The program also provided therapeutic arts-based support for students experiencing social isolation and emotional distress.
