The Center for Arabic Language & Culture (CALC) and the Center for Middle

Eastern Studies (CMES) invite you to a special exhibition of Arabic calligraphy

produced by students in the Chicago Public Schools Arabic world language

program. This gallery night is a culmination of CALC's "Calligrapher-in-Resi-

dence" program, which featured expert calligrapher Majed Ajamia. Over eight

weeks, Majed taught the fundamentals of Arabic calligraphy to students from

Lindblom Math & Science Academy, Lincoln Park High School, Lane Tech

College Prep High School, and Disney II Magnet School. Following a live

demonstration from Majed, students who participated in the program will

present their artwork, discuss what Arabic calligraphy means to them, and share

what they have learned about this global artistic tradition.

To complement the exhibition, the critically acclaimed band Salaam will

perform music from the Middle East and North Africa.

This program was made possible in part by a grant from Qatar Foundation International.

Tuesday, May 19 6:00-8:00pmChicago Art Department1932 South Halsted #100Chicago, IL 60608

Thuluth: A Night ofArabic CalligraphyShowcasing Chicago Public Schools Students' Arabic Calligraphy Artwork