The art of storytelling has a vibrant history in Arab and Arab American culture. Passed down from one generation to the next, family stories help preserve the past and maintain cultural traditions.

Artist Helen Zughaib’s father, Elia, still tells of his life in Lebanon and Damascus, tales of family, community, adventure and morality. These rich stories inspired her in 2003 to illustrate, and in effect, copy them down on canvas. United for the first time, these 23 paintings represent personal accounts, as well as folktales retold.

Elia’s stories in his own words, and occasionally his own voice, accompany the paintings.

6-8 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2015                                            
An Evening with Helen Zughaib
Gallery talk + live music by Ziyad Nasr + refreshments
FREE admission; RSVP required.