“We Are the Bridge”  

The 3rd Interfaith Art Exhibition Biennial

 

Opening Reception on May 2 - 30, 2015

At Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC), 1433 Madison St., Oakland

 

This is going to be the third biennial interfaith art exhibition that ICCNC coordinates and hosts, and it symbolizes our commitment to the arts and interfaith relationship building. Once again, it will feature the work of Bay Area artists coming together to showcase compelling artwork while furthering interfaith understanding and respect.

 

ICCNC will continue its work with partners Montclair Presbyterian Church and Kehilla Community Synagogue, also both in Oakland (the three institutions make up the “Faith Trio”). For the past five years we have joined together for numerous interfaith events and dialogue. Ziya Art Center is another organization which partners to lead this exhibition and its related activities.

 

This exhibit builds on the success of an inaugural interfaith art exhibition in Fall 2011 called “Diverse Visions of Harmony”, and a second one called “Finding Common Ground through Sacred Words,” in May 2013. From the 2011 exhibit to the 2013 one, we had increased the number of artists and artwork represented, from 40 artists to 100 (a 150% increase). The number of artworks increased as well, and in 2015 we plan to again feature a range of art modalities and artists representing many faith traditions. A third exhibition has been in demand by our constituents and faith organizations due to its strong attendance and satisfaction ratings. The exhibit will run from May 2 to 30, 2015.