View slideshow of performances by our talented students in Arab Culture Arts Program at School District of Philadelphia.
Welcome to Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
Ahlan Wa Sahlan Fi Al-Bustan
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is dedicated to educating youth in Arabic language, arts, and culture. We are a registered tax-exempt non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our programs in Arab arts education include:
We are pleased to launch a new website in May 2009, thanks to the creative and diligent efforts of Jen Simmons of Milkweed Media Design.
We invite you to browse our site, learn about our programs, and contact us with any questions or ideas you would like to share with us.
Al-Bustan News
Video Overview of Al-Bustan’s Music Education Program
View video highlights of Arab music education program in 2008-09.
Take Action to Save Funding for Arts and Heritage in PA!
See how YOU can take action to ensure state funding continues for programs that support arts and culture, such as Al-Bustan.
An Evening of Arab Music in May
See FABULOUS photos of Arab Music Concert at GAMP School.
Encaustic and Arabic Calligraphy Workshops
See the beautiful encaustic paintings created by our talented students working with teaching artist Tremain Smith.
Upcoming & Recent Events
June 21: Sunrise with Al-Bustan Percussion Ensemble at Kimmel Center
Wake up with our teens as they greet the daybreak and welcome summer on the morning of the Summer Solstice with their distinctive percussive panache.
Camp Registration
Register for Camp. . . we have a fabulous team of teachers this summer: poet Ibtisam Barakat, musician Hanna Khoury, and visual artist Tremain Smith, to name a few.
June 5 & 6: Tatreez Exhibit opens at Philadelphia Folklore Project
Come to the opening celebrations of this unique exhibit of embroidery by local Palestinian women.
May 21: Arab Arts and Heritage Celebration
Please join Al-Bustan and the School District of Philadelphia in celebrating Arab Arts and Heritage and recognizing the poetry of Naomi Shihab Nye.