Upcoming Events

February 16th-April 11th, 2025

The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art is honored to exhibit Maryam Safajoo’s painting series on the persecution of Baha’is in Iran in an exhibition titled Our Story is One. Accompanied by artifacts of those imprisoned, they tell a powerful story of injustice and violence, paired with hope, resilience and survival. Maryam’s tempered color palette provides a subtle introduction to a subject of cruelty, a contrast allowing viewers to absorb its content with sad contemplation, rather than reactive shock. The latter’s prevalence in today’s media, has numbed many viewers’ sensitivity to similar subjects, toughened to seeing atrocities regularly.

April 5th, 2pm

Want to know the real story behind Ukraine’s ongoing conflict amidst the so-called U.S.-Russia peace negotiations? Join us next Saturday, April 5 for an exclusive interview with Pavlo Klimkin, Ukraine’s former Foreign Minister. Tickets sold at the door.

April 12th, 12pm-3pm. $60 per person.

Pysanka artist, Elena Diadenko, will be leading a workshop on the art of Ukrainian pysanka. The traditional art of decorating eggs, is a deeply symbolic and intricate practice, renowned for its use of floral and geometric patterns. All materials are included in the price of this workshop including a traditional kistka and wax.

These designs are not just beautiful; they carry profound meanings tied to Ukrainian culture, religion, and folklore. Pysanka, derived from the Ukrainian word pysaty meaning "to write," involves applying wax to an egg in intricate patterns and then dyeing it in layers. The designs themselves are highly symbolic, with each motif carrying specific meanings that have been passed down through generations.

April 12th, 6pm-8:30pm

Join us for a special screening of "People of Steel," a gripping documentary that offers a firsthand look at the front lines of Ukraine’s fight for freedom. Through exclusive footage and personal interviews, the film captures the courage and resilience of Ukrainian soldiers, along with the heart-wrenching stories of their families, who continue to hope for the return of loved ones held in Russian captivity. The film screening will be followed by a special Q&A with filmmaker Serhii Fomenko.

April 26th, 4pm-6pm. $35 per person.

Join us for a Sound Healing Meditation. With the sounds and vibrations of crystal bowls, chimes, percussion instruments and a gong, participants will be taken on a creative, inward journey. Benefits of a single Sound Meditation session include the following: Enhanced creativity. Increased immune function. Stress reduction. Relaxation. Relief from physical pain. Relief from depression and anxiety. Enhanced energy levels. Increased focus. Improved sleep. Emotional release. Enhanced intuition. Sense of wellness, joy, ease and general well-being.