Events Middle Eastern Art in the Classroom, an art exhibit. EVENT DETAIL Date: 23-Nov-03 through - 28-Nov-03 Time: 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM Location: New Gallery, 1st floor in the Dean of Fine Arts Bldg., 23rd and Trinity, The University of Texas at Austin Admission: Free Contact: Tiffany Asha, a graduate student at the University of Texas, Austin, titled her masters thesis: "Can incorporating Middle Eastern art into the secondary art classroom promote cultural understanding?" As part of the thesis, a curriculum on Middle Eastern art was developed by the researcher, then taught in area high schools. The art in this exhibit was created by the high school students that participated in the lessons. Come and see the students' giant paper mache minarets, Iznik inspired tiles, zoomorphic calligraphy and textile designs!  The exhibit will run from November 23 - November 28.   An open reception will be held on November 23, 2003 from 2-4 p.m. The exhibit and gallery will be held in the New Gallery, 1st floor in the Dean of Fine Arts Bldg., 23rd and Trinity, The University of Texas at Austin http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/areas/law.html Volunteer Info: Volunteers are needed to help hang art work for the exhibit, and break down the exhibit a week later. Set up/break down will take place in the New Gallery where the exhibit and reception will be held. Set up exhibition: When: November 22, 2003 Time: 3:00 p.m. Where: New Gallery, 1st floor in the Dean of Fine Arts Bldg., 23rd and Trinity, The University of Texas at Austin http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/areas/law.html Break down: When: November 29, 2003 Time: 10:00 a.m. Where: New Gallery, 1st floor in the Dean of Fine Arts Bldg., 23rd and Trinity, The University of Texas at Austin http://www.utexas.edu/maps/main/areas/law.html