Stories from “Iran Through Stories” – A Community Storytelling Evening
On April 6, 2025, we gathered at St. Paul for Iran Through Stories, an evening…
Emel Sherzad’s Paintings Bring Peace and Amplify Iranian Culture
MEET THE ARTIST: Emel Sherzad is a Persian artist and musician now living in Minnesota. While art has been…
Nicky Torkzadeh’s Abstract Art Uplifts Nature’s Beauty and Makes a Statement
Nicky Torkzadeh is an artist based in North Minneapolis, originally from Iran. As a kid,…
Dan Rein: Playing Iranian Instruments as an American Musician
Dan Rein is an American musician who plays traditional Iranian instruments. He has studied classical…
Roya Nazari: Creating Powerful Art About Women’s Rights in America and Iran
Roya Nazari is a local artist, originally from Iran, and a student in the Masters…
Niayesh Shababi Takes a New Approach to Iranian Music
Niayesh Shababi is a guitarist and composer. A current music education major, Shababi aspires to…