Save Afghan Art Musical Night

Community-Initiated Microgrant 2021

A man plays music on a keyboard and sings while another musician accompanies him on a thabla.
A man plays music on a keyboard while another sings.
Men and women sit in a restaurant listening to a speaker who is positioned behind the camera.
A man plays music on a keyboard and sings while another musician accompanies him on a thabla.
A man plays music on a keyboard while another sings.
Men and women sit in a restaurant listening to a speaker who is positioned behind the camera.

The Project

The Pamir Canadian Multiculturalism Council held a public event to support refugees from Afghanistan who have found a new home in Calgary. Local Afghan artist Momend Khan performed to give these new community members a chance to make connections and get to know residents in their new home, in a safe and welcoming environment. The next month, the group followed up with a Truth and Reconciliation Learning Session.

The 2021 Community-Run Microgrant

This project was funded as part of the 2021 Community-Run Microgrant. Calgary Arts Development invited proposals for community-initiated public art projects in 2021. Community groups could apply for up to $10,000 from a total funding pool of $100,000, to hire local artists for eligible projects. Funding for this one-time program was provided through the Government of Alberta and The City of Calgary.

Learn more here.

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Title:

Save Afghan Art Musical Night

Project Completion:

2022

Medium:

Music, Social Practice

Location:

Dawat Hall Westwinds, 9 4825 Westwinds Dr. NE