Announcing Al-Bustan's Hub at Lancaster Av + Open House!

Al-Bustan is pleased to announce that we will be moving from a home-based office to a storefront location at 3645 Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia. This space will serve as our administrative and programming hub!

We’re excited to build relationships with neighboring residents and business owners of Powelton and Mantua. We look forward to partnering with cultural, social service, and other neighborhood organizations in the co-creation of arts and building a welcoming place for all. 

AHLAN! Open House

Join us for AHLAN! – Open House Celebration on First Friday, December 6, 2019, 5:00-9:00 PM

Come meet Al-Bustan's team!  Enjoy a celebratory evening of art, music, food, and mingling.  

Art Exhibit by Tremain Smith

5:00- 8:00 Appetizers + Art-making

6:00  Remarks + Intro to Al-Bustan Team and Tremain Smith

6:10  Music by Hafez Kotain and Issam Rafea

6:30 Performance of Jadaka-I Ghaythu by Dr. Jay Fuellen and Muhammad Elian

6:45 Percussion by West Philadelphia Community Ensemble led by Hafez Kotain

7:00 Remarks + Intro to Al-Bustan Team and Tremain Smith

7:40 Music by Hafez Kotain and Issam Rafea

As we furnish the space in the coming weeks, we welcome donations of furnishings (e.g. office chairs, couch, filing cabinets, projector screen, microwave) and volunteers! Please contact Sahiti Bonam at marketing-at-albustanseeds.org

We have a portion of our space available as a flexible event venue starting in December for anyone interested in holding meetings, workshops or other activities. Contact us for details.