Mayor of Bolton Cllr David Chadwick was invited to attend the second annual MACFEST Muslim Arts Awards in Manchester.
MACFEST, Muslim Arts and Culture Festival, in partnership with the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology at The University of Salford, is an Arts Award programme that celebrates and raises the visibility of Muslim artists through an exhibition and award ceremony.
An artists open call was announced in March and more than 65 UK Muslim artists submitted artworks in calligraphy, drawing, painting and photography.
From this initial submission the best artworks selected by the judging panel are shown at an exhibition at the New Adelphi Atrium exhibition space at the University of Salford.
Cllr Chadwick said "It was great to see the other mayors from the Greater Manchester area again, and to see how much talent was on display from across the borough."
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Qaisra Shahraz MBE founder of Muslim Arts Awards and Director of MACFEST said: "Many congratulations to the amazing winners. Hosted in the gorgeous Manchester Hall– what a fantastic, inspirational evening -a splendid celebration of Muslim artists. It was thrilling to have the idea become a reality with the Arts Awards Ceremony and the Gala Dinner. Delighted to host over eighteen Muslim communities guests under one roof. Thank you to our sponsors and marvellous MACFEST team for their contributions."
Qaisra Shahraz MBE founder of Muslim Arts Awards and Director of MACFEST.
Sam Ingleson, Associate Dean; Enterprise & Engagement, School of Arts, Media & Creative Technology at University of Salford, said: "It was a privilege to take part in the ceremony and to be able to celebrate the achievements of all the shortlisted artists and acknowledge the five winners. The School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology is excited to continue working together and we see the awards grow in its reach as we open the call to artists across the UK and hopeful eventually internationally."
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