In 2002 SESAME, Students Educating Students About the Middle East, was created by students returning from Palestine after volunteering with the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) and in response the looming threat of war on Iraq. Rachel Corrie's death and the beginning of the occupation of Iraq occurred within days of each other. Since then SESAME has expanded to include solidarity, advocacy, education and action on issues surrounding racism, human rights and foreign policy.

The 5th Annual Middle East Film Festival
Jan30 to Feb12, 2008
The Evergreen State College

Films about the Middle East, surrounding regions and the diaspora with guest speakers - film makers, veterans, political prisoners and artists. Topics include War and Resistance, Racial Profiling, Solidarity, Art, Refugees, and Identity.

Keep a look out for upcoming festival schedule available soon at www.evergreen.edu/sesame

Opening February 1, at the State of the Arts Gallery, a new show “Art, Ardor and Adornment” opens. Regional artists have created art works in all media along this theme. There will be an opening party on February 1, from 5 to 7 to meet the artists and see the show. The show will remain up until March 15.

Over 12 artists in clay, paint, jewelry and fabric have come together to celebrate love and Valentines day. There will be interpretations of this theme in the form of adornment (wearable art, jewelry, floor cloths and more) hand made art cards, new paintings and other works. The artists participating are: Jennifer Bowma Kris Allen, Leslie Goldstien, Lisa Taylor, Jaki Reed, Patty Forte’ Linna, Carol Hannum, Lisa Lloyd, Jane Perrigo, Pam Sanders, Phu Nguyen, Jennie Throckmorton, Marti Carrol and Deb Martz.

The attached photos are (in order) Intrigued by the View, pastel by Patty Forte’ Linna, Love Note, mixed media by Deb Martz Mates for Life, acrylic by Jennifer Bowman

Contact: Deb Martz Moody
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