OUR MISSION:
The Persian Arts & Cultural Communities (PACC) exists to strengthen and sustain the legacy of Iranian-American Arts and Culture through community-building, education, and community well-being.
The Persian Arts & Cultural Communities (PACC) is a registered, non-profit organization with a 501 (c)(3) designation from the IRS.
OUR GOALS
- PACC, is a community-based organization that seeks to motivate, engage, and enrich the lives of ordinary people through arts & culture.
- PACC offers arts and cultural programming by and for the Iranian-American diaspora to preserve, sustain, and continue the legacy of Persian arts and culture.
- Since its formation in 2015, PACC has developed a vibrant community through teaching, leading, and performing Iranian arts & culture.
- PACC facilitates seasonal celebrations, events, and performances to showcase the work of the community, and offers weekly and monthly workshops on Persian music, poetry, visual arts, and discussions on many other cultural subjects.
- The Persian-American community has grown and expanded over the last ten years, and we hope to continue its growth until an umbrella organization, including all individuals and cultural groups under a strong and inclusive is established in the metropolitan areas of the capital of USA. This is our dream cultural center for the large Iranian community in the region, and we may call it symbolically the " SIMOURGH CULTURAL CENTER" or " فرهنگسرای سیمرغ "
- PACC supports, inspires, and encourages the next generation of musicians, singers, and artists, and cultivates the power of art and music to connect people across different cultures and backgrounds.
Find Us
1315 Apple Ave #613 Silver Spring, MD 20910
240 247 3664
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
10AM - 4PM
Saturday
Open for Workshop & Events
check events page here
Saturday & Sunday
10AM - 1PM
and Events
Please check the calendar for all event times!