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Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

An Arab arts and language group in Philadelphia. It runs after-school art and drumming for students, Arabic classes for kids and adults, and gallery shows on the second Thursday of each month.

  • Paid
  • Newcomers welcome
  • Kids OK
  • Online OK

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What they do

Take an Arabic class, come to a gallery exhibition, volunteer through the group's volunteer page, or join arts programming for students.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Community
Arab heritage
Who is there
All ages

When and where

Open Gallery runs on the second Thursday of each month, 6 to 8 pm. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm. A monthly games and community afternoon (Finjan Fil-Bustan) falls on a Friday near the end of the month. Adult and kids Arabic courses run in 10 and 15 week terms.

Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Times
Daytime, Evening

Gallery and office

Address
310 Master St. Unit 2
Part of the city
Lower North

You can join online.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: If you are new to Arabic, register for Beginner I on the adult courses page, which meets Monday and Wednesday evenings on Zoom. To see the work first, come to Open Gallery on a second Thursday..

You can just show up.

What to expect

Adult beginner courses meet live on Zoom on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7 pm, for 10 weeks, with about three hours of study outside class for each course. Open Gallery is an evening open house from 6 to 8 pm on the second Thursday, and visitors can attend in person. Course prices are per term, so check the course page before you sign up.

Tips for your first visit

  • Set up Zoom and Google Classroom before the first class, since the course uses both.
  • Email arabic@albustanseeds.org to confirm start dates, since the course pages do not list term dates.
  • Plan to buy the textbook separately, and check its price before the course starts, since the page does not show it.
  • Plan to arrive early on gallery evenings, which run 6 to 8 pm.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The adult and kids courses name a beginner level as the starting point and explain how to register. A placement test is needed only above Beginner I, and the gallery is open to visitors on second Thursdays..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Adult Arabic courses cost $400 for Beginner I and II, $480 for Intermediate, and $600 for Beginner III, per 10 week course. Kids' Arabic is $550 per 15 week semester. Gallery and event prices are not shown.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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