Art Reception featuring works by Aysha Akhtar

AYSHA AKHTAR
Aysha Akhtar is a London-born artist of Pakistani immigrant parents. After spending more than twenty-five years as a neurologist, public health specialist, and military officer, Akhtar has decided to pursue art full-time. She enrolled in an MFA program at the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2024, with a focus on painting. Her art continues as an extension of her prior work as an advocate for social change to create a healthier world, with a focus on the sentience of nature.
Aysha has participated in three solo shows and multiple group shows, including galleries and venues such as Site:Brooklyn, the Transverse Gallery for Contemporary Art, Arts to Heart Project, and the Blanc Gallery in New York.
In 2024, she was selected as one of three emerging women artists to watch by Women in Arts Network. She lives and works in Gaithersburg, Maryland with her husband and three felines.

3-Course Dinner
First course~ A mix of battered and fried veggies topped with a really delicious Chimi Churri sauce. (nut-free)
(Alternative: vegan Caesar salad)

Main course~ Vegan cashew Alfredo with smoked and roasted mushrooms, topped with a basil and vegan Parmesan. Served with side of toasted garlic bread. (Alternatives: gluten free pasta or marinara sauce)

Dessert~ Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake

Beverages~ Hand squeezed blueberry lemonade, soda, or tea.
(Beer and wine sold separately)

Tickets:
Purchase Art Reception and Dinner tickets separately for $34**
$34 Discount off any painting purchased
OR
Purchase a VegPass for $111! Includes all events!
11/19 Reception and Dinner at grandpa(MAC)**
11/20-11/22 Small plate receptions at VegFilmFest at Cinema Art Theatre
11/23 ThanksLiving at The Cultured Pearl**
$111 Discount off any painting purchased

**Includes gratuity**