Mission Statement:
1. TO SEEK THE PLEASURE OF ALLAH (S.W.T.) BY PROMOTING & DISPLAYING ISLAM, IMAN, & IHSAN AS AN ISLAMIC ART EXPO REPRESENTATIVE, ARTIST, OR AFFILIATE; 2. TO CONSISTENTLY RAISE A PLATFORM TO EXHIBIT, BUY, & SELL VARIOUS ART FORMS THAT PROMOTE ISLAMIC BEAUTY, CULTURE, ETIQUETTE, LAWS, & VALUES; 3. TO RESPECTFULLY GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER BY EXERCISING PROVEN DAWAH METHODS WITH BOTH MUSLIMS & NON-MUSLIMS FROM VARIOUS CULTURAL, SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, & ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS; 4. TO BREAKDOWN BARRIERS ASSOCIATED WITH NEGATIVE STEREO-TYPES AND MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ISLAM, ISLAMIC ART, & ITS FOLLOWERS; 5. TO CONNECT, INSPIRE, & HAVE A HALAL OF A GREAT TIME WHILE CELEBRATING 1442(+) YEARS OF ISLAMIC ART HISTORY. {INSHAALLAH}
- The Islamic Art Expo occurs annually during the "Easter Holiday Weekend" (USA) under the scenic backdrop of the Legendary Queen Mary Hotel, (a historical landmark, tourist attraction, & entertainment venue).
- This is the premier place for both Artists and "Art Lovers" to buy, sell, perform &/or exhibit unique expressions of various classical & contemporary Islamic Art Forms
- The Islamic Art Expo aims not only to support (i.e. fund) the Islamic Arts, but also to break down barriers associated with negative stereotypes.
- Naturally well placed in the city of Long Beach (dubbed "The International City" for being the most diverse major city in America) the IAE attracts both Muslim & Non-Muslim Artists & Attendees from various social, economical, cultural, & spiritual backgrounds.
- At the IAE, Guests are encouraged to explore & learn more about the richly diverse & profound tradition of Islam & its followers, a population that makes up almost a quarter of the global population & is the fastest growing religion in America.