The Winter Solstice, or Shab-e Yalda as it is known in Iran, would normally be a festive time for many Iranians. It is a time for celebrating at home with loved ones as the longest night of the year gives way to light – a symbolic triumph of good over evil.

The WomanLifeFreedom group at UCSF is hosting a Winter Solstice "Yalda" Art Event from 6 to 9pm on Thursday, 12/21 at Arcana.  They will feature some artworks from the Iranian artists for sale. This event is free and open to the public. 

Artists 

Painting, Multimedia, Calligraphy, Animations, Knitting  

Farnaz Zabetian (USA)

Shiva Ahmadi (USA)

Mersa Shirkhodaei (USA)

Roshanak Aminelahi (USA,Iran)

Bita Vakili (Iran)

Kimiya Fadardi (USA)

Soheila Yahyae, Calligraphy (Iran)

Soodeh Arabnejad (USA)

Soodabeh Navadeh, Knitting art (USA)