Persian Place

Persian Place Nonprofit for Persian Art and Culture

Join two artists,Nicholas Bijan Pourfard andMaryam Bayatfor a conversation about design, furniture, and heritage.Through...
06/10/2026

Join two artists,
Nicholas Bijan Pourfard and
Maryam Bayat
for a conversation about design, furniture, and heritage.
Through their work and personal experiences, they will explore how culture, tradition, and identity influence their creative practice.
California Center for the Arts Museum
Saturday, June 13 | 12-1 PM

Join artist Maryam Bayat for a hands-on workshop exploring decoupage and surface design through the transformation of re...
06/09/2026

Join artist Maryam Bayat for a hands-on workshop exploring decoupage and surface design through the transformation of recycled glass wine bottles into decorative objects. Drawing inspiration from the Persian-inspired motifs and materials featured in Maryam Bayat: Unrolling Paradise, participants will work with patterned papers, layering techniques, and decorative applications to create their own finished piece.

06/04/2026

Come visit “Unrolling Paradise” by Maryam Bayat, curated by Sadry Hedayat, at the beautiful California Center for the Arts Museum. This unique exhibition in collaboration with Persian Place invites you to explore the beauty of the Persian garden through contemporary art.

On view through August 16, 2026.

05/31/2026

Today, we had an amazing workshop exploring the Cypress, a symbol of resilience in Persian culture.
With our wonderful artist, Maryam Bayat, participants painted pre-cut cypress trees, sanded, sewed, and filled them to create small cypress sculptures, all inspired by the exhibition Unrolling Paradise.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this workshop such a special experience.

05/29/2026

If you go to Trader Joe’s, please take one of this month’s flyers; it’s full of artwork from museums, with some funny notes.

And look at this on the second page of the flyer: “This man whose only happiness comes from Trader Joe’s teeny tiny pies.”

The original artwork is called a portrait of a statesman, by Yahya Ghaffari, dated 1294, and now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Are you ready for another exciting workshop?Join artist Maryam Bayat for a hands-on painting workshop inspired by the Cy...
05/26/2026

Are you ready for another exciting workshop?

Join artist Maryam Bayat for a hands-on painting workshop inspired by the Cypress tree, a recurring symbol in Persian art, poetry, and garden design.
Participants will paint on pre-cut Cypress tree forms using acrylic paint and surface treatments drawn from the motifs and visual language of Maryam Bayat: Unrolling Paradise.
Bayat will guide participants through painting techniques and sanding processes that create layered textures and a weathered finish. Along the way, participants will learn more about the cultural significance of the Cypress tree and its presence within Persian visual traditions.

California Center for the Arts Museum

340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA

Saturday, May 30, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

05/25/2026

And as always, our “A Journey to Persia” workshops are a hit with the kids!

From Nowruz traditions to its beautiful symbols, learning and creating together is such a joy.

Huge gratitude to our incredible partners in joy for making this day so special for kids and families.

05/25/2026

We celebrate our beautiful culture even in our darkest moments, because joy is a form of resilience.

With deep gratitude to all our partners who help keep this joy alive.

Back in March, we gathered for our most meaningful cultural celebration: Nowruz!

Join artist Maryam Bayat for a hands-on painting workshop inspired by the Cypress tree, a recurring symbol in Persian ar...
05/20/2026

Join artist Maryam Bayat for a hands-on painting workshop inspired by the Cypress tree, a recurring symbol in Persian art, poetry, and garden design. Participants will paint on pre-cut Cypress tree forms using acrylic paint and surface treatments drawn from the motifs and visual language of Maryam Bayat: Unrolling Paradise.

Bayat will guide participants through painting techniques and sanding processes that create layered textures and a weathered finish. Along the way, participants will learn more about the cultural significance of the Cypress tree and its presence within Persian visual traditions.

This workshop is open to adults, families, and youth ages 10 and up. No prior experience is needed, all materials are provided, and participants will leave with a finished artwork to take home.

Presented in collaboration with Persian Place.

Registration: $40 per participant. Link in bio.

Back in March, during Nowruz, our hearts were with the mothers who lost their beloved children in the January massacre.L...
04/29/2026

Back in March, during Nowruz, our hearts were with the mothers who lost their beloved children in the January massacre.

Lucia, our amazing partner, shared a beautiful whirling dance, and her team moved with such grace and grief in every step. It was more than a performance, it was remembrance and love.

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