Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

 Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is dedicated to presenting and teaching Arab culture through the arts and language.

“Al-Bustan,” Arabic for “The Garden,” offers structured exposure to the language, art, architecture, music, dance, literature, and natural environment of the Arab world. Al-Bustan promotes cross-cultural understanding among youth and adults of all ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds through artistic and educational programs. Al-Bustan supports the pursuit and affirmation of Arab American cultural identity, while playing a constructive civic role within broader American society.

Our Programs Include:

Performances, Presentations, and Exhibitions

From pop concerts, to stained glass exhibitions, to animation movie screenings, to murals Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture’s arts programming bridges the past and the future and generatively connects Arab culture to those of other peoples.

Community Partnerships

Working with individuals and institutions in pursuit of synergies and programming potentialities, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture has worked with community centers, schools, libraries, museums, social service organizations, faith-based organizations, government departments, concerned citizens, and others in pursuit of enriching engagements that bring together peoples and communities.

Arts and Language Courses for Kids

Al-Bustan offers in-person and remote arts and Arabic language courses, lectures, workshops, and participatory presentations throughout Greater Philadelphia, both in conjunction with other organizations and independently, including our signature youth education program Al-Bustan Summer Camp.

Arts and Languages Courses for Adults

Al-Bustan offers in-person and remote arts and Arabic language courses, lectures, workshops, and participatory presentations throughout Greater Philadelphia, both in conjunction with other organizations and independently, including percussion, choir, Arab literature, ELL, and four levels of Modern Standard.

Support Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

Make a tax-deductible donation and support Al-Bustan events and programming! Donate here.

Al-Bustan Summer Camp

Al-Bustan Camp provides a fun, welcoming, and enriching environment that brings together campers, artists, educators, and families.