The Cedar Tree Project presents and amplifies
contemporary art & artists of the Arab/SWANA (Southeast Asian and North African) region and diaspora, facilitated by Winona, MN based dance/interdisciplinary artist, Sharon Mansur. The Cedar Tree Project explores art, cultural heritage, perceptions, and identity through the lens of Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) and SWANA American artists. Cur
ated by Keoxa/Winona, MN based dance and interdisciplinary artist Sharon Mansur, events include dance performances, dance films, visual art installations and exhibitions, as well as workshops, community meals, panel discussions, lecture/demonstrations, artist talks and other gatherings with Mansur and guest artists.
“We’re living in a time where there are challenging and complicated questions, misconceptions and sociopolitical concerns regarding the SWANA region and people. As an SWANA/Arab American artist I’m grateful for the opportunity to add to the conversations by sharing aspects of my heritage. As a curator I am thrilled to have the opportunity to invite artists of the diverse and rich SWANA diaspora to our community, and offer a rich range of perspectives and expressions. “ ~ Sharon Mansur
