2018 More Than My Religion Art Exhibit at the Atrium Gallery

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts presents the "2018 More Than My Religion Art Exhibit" at the Atrium Gallery @ One Capitol Hill.

The power of art transcends the boundaries of language, culture, nationality, and faith, through the creative energy of visual art. More than My Religion is an art exhibition showcasing the talent of local Muslim American artists while providing the public with an enlightening perspective on shared values for community, life, and coexistence across people of different backgrounds. Juried by John Smith, Director of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design.

This exhibit features exquisite art from a wide spectrum of artistic mediums including beautifully scribed calligraphy, scenic photographs, portraits, unique tea dyed watercolor paintings, along with a multi panel installation entitled “Passage West” featuring graphic patterns.

Participating Artists: Niha Ahmed, Insiya H. Divan, Nazar Haidri, Irum Haque, Mehrjabin Iftikhar, Sehr Jalal, Poonam Javaid, Ubah Kahiye, Zahra Al-Khateeb, Haroon Khimani, Saberah Malik, Ehsun Mirza “Malang”, Sana Mirza, Cheema Nasrallah, Zainab Ale-Rasool, Zoha Rehan, Syed Rizvi, Beena Sarwar, Rohma Shirwani, Naeem Siddiqi, Rozina Siddiqui, Zane Zaidi

Performances: Taha Ahmed

Special Recognition: John Smith, Director of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design

Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) developed the Atrium Gallery to recognize talented artists from communities throughout the state. The Atrium Gallery hosts multidisciplinary exhibitions in partnership with diverse artists and cultural organizations. The gallery features a stunning tall glass ceiling with light that cascades into an open space surrounded by three walls of artwork. This has become a destination point for visitors and the many people who frequent the Administration offices at One Capitol Hill, while enriching the environment for hundreds of state workers in the building.

The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is a state agency supported by appropriations from the Rhode Island General Assembly and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. RISCA provides grants, technical assistance and staff support to arts organizations and artists, schools, community centers, social service organizations and local governments to bring the arts into the lives of Rhode Islanders. To learn more visit www.arts.ri.gov