3rd Annual Juried International Exhibition of Contemporary Islamic Art

Islamic Art Revival Series (IARS) in partnership with LuminArté Gallery presents an international exhibition of contemporary Islamic art. Founded in 2011, IARS is a cross-cultural coalition of business and nonprofit leaders, students and small business owners dedicated to sharing the rich cultural relevance of Islamic art as a means of building awareness and exposure to the art itself and enhancing cross-cultural understanding among people from all walks of life. Through Islamic Art events, IARS promotes education in the arts of the Islamic world and encourages vibrant cross-cultural exchange amongst all faiths and cultures.

This juried art exhibition is open to all artists 18 years and older. All art submitted should be based on or inspired by Islamic art, Islamic literature, Islamic architecture and Islamic cultures and presented in a positive light. 2D and 3D media including but not limited to all original painting, drawing, sculpture, hand pulled prints, photography, mixed media, fiber art and digital art prints may be submitted. Artists may submit 1-4 images. Entry fee is $30.00. The juror is Dr Iftikhar Dadi, an Associate Professor at Cornell University, Department of History of Art, and Chair of the Department of Art.

Exhibition dates: October 25th to November 29th, 2014. Location: LuminArté Gallery, 1727 E Levee Street, Dallas, Texas 75207. Applicants will be informed of the Juror's Decision via email on September 16th, 2014. An opening reception for the artists will be held at LuminArté Gallery on October 25th, 2014 from 6 to 8pm, by invitation only. All accepted artwork will be featured on the IARS website for a full one year from the start date of the exhibition.