LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The Nationwide Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded The Eli and Edythe Broad Artwork Museum at Michigan State College with a $50,000 grant to assist the symposium Aesthetics of Solidarity by Arab American in April of 2025.
The NEH grant contributed to the Michigan State College’s Broad Artwork Museum due to its dedication to giving a voice to underrepresented artwork and the creativity of many cultures.
The funding will permit a various group of artists, artwork historians, students, and audiences to have interaction with the expressions of solidarity in Arab American and Arab diaspora artwork for combating international injustices previous and current, stated MSU Broad Artwork Museum in a information launch.
“As the home to one of the largest Arab American communities in the United States, Michigan isa powerful location for this important art historical convening,” stated Steven L. Bridges, InterimDirector of the MSU Broad Artwork Museum.
“The museum is proud to be a partner in this event, which furthers our mission to emphasize the valuable role that art and visual culture play in support of teaching and research at MSU and beyond.”
The symposium was created by Dr. Rachel Winter, Assistant Curator on the MSU Broad Artwork Museum, and in collaboration with Professor Salah Hassan, Director of World Research within the Arts and Humanities at MSU.
“Beyond crafting new art historical narratives, this conference also emphasizes that ArabAmerican and Arab diaspora experiences and voices matter,” stated Dr. Rachel Winter.
“I am humbled and privileged to be a part of a rich network of collaborators who are committed to sharing these stories through this groundbreaking event, which will help write a new chapter of American and Arab American art histories.”
Aesthetics of Solidarity by Arab American and Arab/SWANA Diaspora Artists within the US, 1948–Current, will happen April 9 by way of April 12, 2025, on the MSU Broad Artwork Museum and MSU Libraries.
