RETURNING ARTS

Calligraphy, Mosaics, Tatreez, Henna,

Textile and weaving classes, Mosaic art,

Cultural film screenings & Discussions,

Music and Rhythm

returning arts

"Returning arts" in relation to Palestine refer to artistic expressions that reclaim, revive, and reconnect with Palestinian heritage, identity, and narratives—especially in the context of displacement, resistance, and cultural preservation. We aim to explore

  • Revival of Traditional Arts – Bringing back Palestinian embroidery (tatreez), calligraphy, ceramics, weaving and other indigenous crafts that have been disrupted by occupation and displacement.

  • Diaspora & Return – Artistic works by Palestinians in exile that express the longing for return, cultural memory, and the right of return (Haqq al-Awda).

  • Reclaiming Public Space – Murals, street art, and installations that symbolically or literally reclaim Palestinian presence in occupied or erased spaces.

  • Reinterpretation of Palestinian Heritage – Modern adaptations of traditional Palestinian storytelling, poetry (Zajal), and music, making them relevant to contemporary struggles.

  • Archival & Restorative Arts – Projects focused on restoring lost or stolen Palestinian artworks, literature, and music, or re-documenting erased history through creative means.

Returning Arts Workshops

  • Tatreez

    Tatreez is a traditional Palestinian embroidery, rich in symbolism and history. Passed down through generations, it serves as both art and cultural resistance, preserving identity through intricate, hand-stitched patterns.

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  • Story Telling with kids

    Modern adaptations of traditional Palestinian storytelling and reclaiming Palestinian identity

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  • Mosaic Art

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  • Cooking Class

    Storytelling Through Food

    Reconnect to Palestinian heritage, land, and identity as every dish carries a history—of villages, families, and resilience—making cooking an act of remembrance and return.

    Preserving traditions via recipes passed through down through generations and through a sensory return, using indigenous ingredients that serve to symbolize reclamation of the land. Communal cooking also strengthens cultural bonds and affirms Palestinian identity in exile.

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