Oakland Organizes to Produce Interfaith Art Exhibit
J-WEEKLY.COM
CALIFORNIA - “Diverse Visions of Harmony: An Interfaith Art Exhibit,” which opened with a Sept. 17 reception at a mosque in Oakland, brings together artists and community members from a wide range of religious faiths. It was organized largely by the Faith Trio, an Oakland-area coalition that includes the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California, Kehilla Community Synagogue and the Montclair Presbyterian Church. Sharon Siskin’s piece “Children of Abraham: Learn” (above) combines pages from Hebrew and Arabic children’s schoolbooks. photo/courtesy of islamic cultural center of northern californiaFeaturing more than 90 pieces by 40 local artists — some professional, some amateur, made by a range of people ages 16 to 93 — the exhibit will run through Oct. 22 at Islamic Cultural Center in downtown Oakland. [link]
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“Children of Abraham: Learn” by Sharon Siskin
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