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Mission Statement]]
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“Building Bridges, Connecting Cultures”
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The mission of the
'''
Center for Arabic Culture (CAC)
'''
is to
inspire
and
educate
the
community
on Arabic music,
dance
,
arts
, and
culture
.
Through performances
,
exhibitions
,
lectures
, and
workshops in
the
Washington
,
D
.
C
.
metro area
,
CAC aims to display
and
promote
the
richness
of Arabic
culture in order
to
build
a
bridge
of
appreciation
and
understanding with diverse populations
.
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The mission of the Center for Arabic Culture (CAC) is to
promote Arabic Culture
and the
Arab-American experience through education and the arts.
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Goals
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Among our goals are to:
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Become the main resource
on Arabic
and Arab-American culture in New England for educational institutions, nonprofit and governmental agencies, and the community at large.
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Open cultural exchange channels of dialogue between the Arab-American community and the greater New England community.
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Empower Arab-American youth in celebrating their culture, and help its integration into the US cultural fabric including theater,
music,
and community service.
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Encourage Arab-American and international Arab Artists by creating a forum for them on a local and national level.
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Promote the Arabic Language through our Arabic School
,
a public school immersion program in Massachusetts
, and
other programs within the Center
.
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Acquire a facility that would house a library
,
a school
,
the arts programs
, and
other educational programs, to become a cultural home for
the
Arab American community.
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Programs
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Our programs are focused on four major activities:
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Visual Arts: Exhibit
,
document, and promote art about the Arab world
.
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Performance Arts: organized concerts, dance, and theater productions
.
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Scholarly Activities: Organize lectures, conferences, and workshops focused on Arabic culture, history
, and the
Arab-American experience.
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Arabic Language: Designed an Arabic language program that enables children and young adults to experience the beauty
of
the
Arabic
language.
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CAC Arabic School
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The school focuses on academic excellence and cultural empowerment. Through its language curriculum, community service, and cultural programs, the school is committed
to
providing
a
nurturing environment
of
diversity
and
respect. The school committee and teachers are qualified and dedicated to providing a strong and comprehensive curriculum. The school offers youth (ages 5-16) and adult classes; students are placed depending on age and Arabic fluency. Classes are kept small to allow for an excellent learning environment.
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CAC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax exempt
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==History==
==History==
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Website: http://centerforarabicculture.wordpress.com/
Website: http://centerforarabicculture.wordpress.com/
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Email: [mailto:
campo_abdoun
@
cacac.org campo_abdoun@cacac
.org]
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Email: [mailto:
info
@
cacboston
.org]
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Address:
P.O. Box 4882
,
Silver Spring
,
MD 20904-4882
,
U.S.A
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Address:
191 Highland Ave
,
suite 6B
,
Somerville
,
MA 02143
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Phone:
301
-
445
-
7667
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Phone:
877
-
222
-
9740
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