Al-Bustan is pleased to present Waxing Geometric — an art exhibit by Tremain Smith, a West Philadelphia-based artist who has four works in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This exhibit represents a sampling of the encaustic and watercolor paintings that Tremain developed from 2009 to 2014 inspired by teaching at Al-Bustan programs.
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ART FOR SALE: All artwork is for sale. 35% of sales support Al-Bustan programs
LUNCH WITH TREMAIN – Art Exhibit & Sale
Sunday, January 12, 2020 | 12-2 PM
Join Tremain Smith for a talk and an afternoon of Arab cuisine, art viewing, and discussion.
Ticket: $25* | Register Here
*Ticket deducted from any art work purchased. 35% of sales support Al-Bustan programs.
FAMILY WORKSHOP – Mixed Media
Saturday, February 8, 2020 | 10am – 12pm
Open to parents and children (2nd grader and older), this workshop will guide participants in constructing geometric patterns and incorporating Arabic letters in designs made with watercolor on paper.
Ticket: Adult $35 | Child $10 | Register Here
ADULT WORKSHOP – Encaustic
Sunday, March 8, 2020 | 1-4 PM
Open to high schoolers and adults, this workshop will guide participants in constructing geometric patterns and teach the ancient technique of encaustic using oil paint, bees wax, and collage on wood panel.
Ticket: $45 | Register Here
