Calligrapher Aisha Holland

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ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Wednesday, November 10 – Saturday, November 13

Calligrapher Elinor Aisha Holland discovered Islamic calligraphy on a trip to Turkey at the age of 18 and has spent the last 20 years mastering the art form. A student of Master Calligrapher Mohamed Zakariya, Ms. Holland teaches, presents, and exhibits throughout the US and Canada, and has conducted residencies at the Museum of Natural History and the Public Library in New York, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Society of Scribes.

Wednesday, November 10
5-7 pm, Reception Hall
Workshop for Teachers

Thursday, November 11
1 am – 5 pm, Reception Hall
Public Demonstration & Discussion

Saturday, November 13
11 am – 3 pm, Reception Hall
Public Demonstration & Discussion

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