Sanctuary United Church of Christ presents a reception and reflection with artist Haleh Fotowat, whose paintings are displayed at the Sanctuary Gallery throughout March.

Haleh was born in Tehran, Iran, and obtained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering there before moving to the United States to pursue master’s and a PhD in Neuroscience. Art has always been an integral part of her life, and she has played the musical instrument called the Kanun for 29 years. She studied creative painting at the Ottawa School of Art and  through the years has made paintings in acrylic, oil, watercolor and gouache.

Hear from Haleh about her inspiration and process – and join the conversation about your own experience of her creativity.

BYOB: Bring your own beer, wine or soda.

The Sanctuary Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon.