ArteEast 22nd Anniversary Benefit
November 3, 2025 @ 6:00PM — 10:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Funoon: 100 Sutton 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11222 Get Directions
ArteEast 22nd Anniversary Benefit
We are thrilled to invite you to ArteEast’s 22nd Anniversary Benefit, celebrating over two decades of elevating Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) arts and culture.
This year, we are proud to honor Hala Alyan (writer, poet, educator), Hamid Rahmanian + Melissa Hibbard (ArteEast co-founders; cultural activist and producer/writer (respectively), and Leeza Ahmady (curator, writer, educator) .
The evening is Emceed by Hind Shoufani and includes delicious mezze, drinks, performances by the Brooklyn Nomads, and Zahra Alzubaidi, and a dancing party with DJ MYYUH.
If you can’t join us in person, please consider supporting us with a donation. And don't forget to spread the word! Despite challenges and funding cuts, ArteEast has sustained its steadfast dedication to its mission, thanks to the support of our community. Your care and generosity is what make our work possible!
A special thank you to our supporters: El Souq, and Daniel Hamparsumyan.
The venue is ADA accessible.
ArteEast is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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Also don't miss ArteEast’s 22nd Anniversary Benefit Auction online on artsy.
Over 80 talented artists from across the US, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have come together in support of ArteEast’s mission of uplifting SWANA voices.
Bidding opens Wednesday October 22, at 12pm EDT
Bidding closes Wednesday November 5, at 12pm EDT
Don’t miss your chance to view and purchase unique artworks!
Link to auction page HERE
Benefit Promotional Graphics designed by M. Hambouz