Rania Matar

Matar’s work focuses mainly on women and women’s issues. Her previous work has focused on women and children in the Middle East, and her projects – which examine the Palestinian refugee camps, the recent spread of the veil and its meanings, the aftermath of war, and the Christians of the Middle East – intend to give a voice to people who have been forgotten or misunderstood. In Boston, where she lives, she photographs her four children at all stages of their lives, and is currently working on a new body of work, “A Girl and her Room,” photographing teenage girls from different backgrounds.

Arab American National Museum
The Arab American National Museum is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture. Arab Americans have enriched the economic, political and cultural landscape of American life. By bringing the voices and faces of Arab Americans to mainstream audiences, we continue our commitment to dispel misconceptions about Arab Americans and other minorities. The Museum brings to light the shared experiences of immigrants and ethnic groups, paying tribute to the diversity of our nation.

4/9: CAC's Open House

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon!  CAC will be hosting its open house on April 9th from 2-5 pm. Enjoy:

  • Raqs Sharki by Leila
  • Featuring the Jussi Reijonen Quartet
  • Traditional Dabke by Mirza Dance Ensemble
  • The musical stylings of Kareem Azab
  • Kids games, face painting and henna
  • Light refreshments and much more!

Ticket Prices:
$5/student with valid ID
$10/individual
$25/family

Buy your tickets online here.

Parking is available at the Armory.

Additional parking will be available at 112 Central Street. (Just down the street from the Armory!)

4/23: A Rift in Time: Travels with My Ottoman Uncle by Raja Shehadeh

Saturday, April 23
4pm-5:30pm at the Center for Arabic Culture
191 Highland Avenue, 6B
Somerville, MA 02143

CAC is honored to welcome the acclaimed author Raja Shehadeh, whose works include: A Rift in Time: Travels with my Ottoman Uncle, When the Bulbul Stopped Singing and Palestinian Walks, which won the Orwell Prize in 2007. In addition to Raja Shehahed’s accomplished literary career he is a lawyer, dedicated human rights activist and founder of Al-Haq, a human rights NGO. His latest accomplishment is to rank among the world’s 500 most influential Arabs.

Raja Shehaded will be reading from his latest book, A Rift in Time: Travels with my Ottoman Uncle and signed copies will be available for purchase.

Parking is available at the Armory.